JUNIOR MATCH OFFICIAL PATHWAY

Junior Match Official Pathway

The Junior Football Match Official (JFMO) qualification equips aspiring referees with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to officiate community junior football. This pathway includes an online course and an in-person Classroom Recap & Practical session.

To be eligible for the Junior Match Official pathway, you must be under 18 years old or beginning your refereeing journey, and you must have completed the Laws of the Game.

The Junior Online Course covers:

• Challenges & foul recognition

• Handball interpretations

• Offside

• Match control & game management

• Referee positioning concepts

Junior Football Match Official Online Course

The in-person session is compulsory. You will:

• Review key refereeing concepts

• Engage in classroom discussions

• Practice techniques in on-field simulated match scenarios

• Receive guidance from Football South Australia Educators

You must complete this session to become qualified. Upcoming practical courses are displayed below.

Once you complete both components, you are eligible to officiate in local Junior Football Competitions within your Member Federation.

Upcoming Courses

Junior Football Match Official (Classroom Recap and Practical) Course: