The Football NSW Grassroots Referees Conference is a full day development event designed to support, educate and inspire grassroots match officials, coaches and branch leaders.

This conference is practical, performance-focused and built around the real challenges referees face every weekend. The conference will focus on tools, frameworks and discussions that referees can immediately apply in their next match.

Participants can expect a mix of keynote-style learning, interactive discussions and practical workshop components designed to encourage engagement and shared learning.

Planned Sessions

The session panel is as follows:

Composure on Command
Outside the 90 Minutes
Building a Culture Worth Staying For
On the Same Channel
Keep it Moving
Bend, Don't Break
You Won't Believe What Players Actually Think

Ticketing Information

Early Bird: $30 (available until 12:00am 1st December 2026)

General Admission: $40

Discounts for bulk ticket purchases apply:

3 or more tickets - 5% discount

5 or more tickets - 10% discount

10 or more tickets - 15% discount

Accommodation

Accommodation may be available at Valentine Sports Park. Please reach out to camerond@footballnsw.com.au who can help arrange this for you!

2027 Football NSW Grassroots Referees Conference

Choose your tickets

Early Bird ticket

General Admission ticket