REFEREEING AT MONARO PANTHERS
REFEREEING AT MONARO PANTHERS
SEE THE GAME FROM A NEW ANGLE
SEE THE GAME FROM A NEW ANGLE
Stay active, build confidence, earn money and help football happen. Whether you play, coach, support a child or simply love the game, there is a refereeing pathway for you.
Stay active, build confidence, earn money and help football happen. Whether you play, coach, support a child or simply love the game, there is a refereeing pathway for you.
A ROLE THAT GIVES BACK
A ROLE THAT GIVES BACK
WHY PICK UP THE WHISTLE?
WHY PICK UP THE WHISTLE?
STAY ACTIVE
STAY ACTIVE
Keep fit while staying close to the game you love.
Keep fit while staying close to the game you love.
BUILD SKILLS
BUILD SKILLS
Grow your leadership, judgement and communication.
Grow your leadership, judgement and communication.
EARN MATCH FEES
EARN MATCH FEES
Receive payment for eligible match appointments.
Receive payment for eligible match appointments.
JOIN THE TEAM
JOIN THE TEAM
Learn with a supportive local referee community.
Learn with a supportive local referee community.
CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
THREE WAYS TO GET STARTED
THREE WAYS TO GET STARTED
Capital Football delivers the local entry-level courses. Choose the pathway that matches your age and the football you want to officiate.
Capital Football delivers the local entry-level courses. Choose the pathway that matches your age and the football you want to officiate.
FROM AGE 12
FROM AGE 12
GAME LEADER
GAME LEADER
A friendly first step officiating MiniRoos U6–U12 at your junior club. Complete the online Laws of the Game and a practical session.
A friendly first step officiating MiniRoos U6–U12 at your junior club. Complete the online Laws of the Game and a practical session.
$60 practical · includes jersey, whistle and bag
FROM AGE 13
FROM AGE 13
JUNIOR MATCH OFFICIAL
JUNIOR MATCH OFFICIAL
Officiate MiniRoos and Junior League matches. Complete the Laws of the Game, the online module and the classroom recap and practical.
Officiate MiniRoos and Junior League matches. Complete the Laws of the Game, the online module and the classroom recap and practical.
$185 first-year bundle · online module currently listed at $33
AGE 18+ · EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
AGE 18+ · EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
SENIOR MATCH OFFICIAL
SENIOR MATCH OFFICIAL
For adults with at least two years of playing or coaching experience who want to officiate senior and junior football.
For adults with at least two years of playing or coaching experience who want to officiate senior and junior football.
$205 first-year bundle · online module currently listed at $33
Course fees and availability can change. Confirm current dates and pricing with Capital Football before enrolling.
VIEW ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES
VIEW ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES
VIEW ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
FROM INTEREST TO FIRST APPOINTMENT
FROM INTEREST TO FIRST APPOINTMENT
01
TALK TO MONARO
Email Phil to discuss the pathway, timing and the kind of matches that suit you.
Email Phil to discuss the pathway, timing and the kind of matches that suit you.
02
REGISTER AS A LEARNER
REGISTER AS A LEARNER
Use PlayFootball to register with Learner ACT and obtain Learning Centre access.
Use PlayFootball to register with Learner ACT and obtain Learning Centre access.
03
PREPARE YOUR CHECK
A WWVP card is required from age 16. Under-16 participants request the underage exemption.
A WWVP card is required from age 16. Under-16 participants request the underage exemption.
04
LEARN THE LAWS
LEARN THE LAWS
Complete the free, self-paced Laws of the Game course online.
Complete the free, self-paced Laws of the Game course online.
05
COMPLETE YOUR COURSE
Finish the online module and practical session for your chosen pathway.
Finish the online module and practical session for your chosen pathway.
06
REGISTER & OFFICIATE
REGISTER & OFFICIATE
Complete referee registration, receive appointments and keep your details current in Dribl.
Complete referee registration, receive appointments and keep your details current in Dribl.
OPEN THE LEARNING CENTRE
OPEN THE LEARNING CENTRE
OPEN THE LEARNING CENTRE
PAID MATCH APPOINTMENTS
PAID MATCH APPOINTMENTS
WHAT CAN A REFEREE EARN?
WHAT CAN A REFEREE EARN?
Capital Football’s published 2026 rates vary by competition, age group and whether you are the centre or assistant referee. These examples show the progression available.
Capital Football’s published 2026 rates vary by competition, age group and whether you are the centre or assistant referee. These examples show the progression available.
MINIROOS
$16–$20
$16–$20
Centre referee · U9 and below to U10/U11
Centre referee · U9 and below to U10/U11
JUNIOR LEAGUES
JUNIOR LEAGUES
$35–$70
$35–$70
Centre referee · assistants earn $17–$35
Centre referee · assistants earn $17–$35
SENIOR COMMUNITY
SENIOR COMMUNITY
$85–$120
$85–$120
Centre referee · assistants earn $42–$60
Centre referee · assistants earn $42–$60
NPL
NPL
$50–$250
$50–$250
Centre referee · assistants earn $25–$125
Centre referee · assistants earn $25–$125
TO RECEIVE CAPITAL FOOTBALL PAYMENT
TO RECEIVE CAPITAL FOOTBALL PAYMENT
Be registered as a Capital Football referee, be officially appointed, mark yourself present on the Dribl match sheet and keep payment details current. Trial matches appointed by Capital Football are paid at 50% of the applicable rate.
Be registered as a Capital Football referee, be officially appointed, mark yourself present on the Dribl match sheet and keep payment details current. Trial matches appointed by Capital Football are paid at 50% of the applicable rate.
VIEW FULL 2026 MATCH FEES
VIEW FULL 2026 MATCH FEES
VIEW FULL 2026 MATCH FEES
YOUR MONARO CONTACT
YOUR MONARO CONTACT
TALK TO PHIL BEARZATTO
TALK TO PHIL BEARZATTO
Vice President · Monaro Panthers FC
Vice President · Monaro Panthers FC
Not sure which pathway is right, when to enrol or what your first matches will look like? Phil can help you understand the local opportunities and connect you with the right next step.
Not sure which pathway is right, when to enrol or what your first matches will look like? Phil can help you understand the local opportunities and connect you with the right next step.
Not sure which pathway is right, when to enrol or what your first matches will look like? Phil can help you understand the local opportunities and connect you with the right next step.
EMAIL PHIL BEARZATTO
EMAIL PHIL BEARZATTO
EMAIL PHIL BEARZATTO
OFFICIAL REFEREE RESOURCES
OFFICIAL REFEREE RESOURCES
CAPITAL FOOTBALL
CAPITAL FOOTBALL
CAPITAL FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL AUSTRALIA PATHWAY
FOOTBALL AUSTRALIA PATHWAY
FOOTBALL AUSTRALIA PATHWAY
LEARNING CENTRE
LEARNING CENTRE
LEARNING CENTRE
Already qualified? From 2026, match officials complete annual online licence revalidation through the Football Australia Learning Centre.