Here's a quick look at the content of each of the different referee courses we have available.
For more information about any of the courses listed below, please contact Auckland Football Federation Referee Development Officer Paul Smith.
Club Based Referee Course
Cost: $80 + GST
The Club Based Referee Course is the first step on the referee pathway and is designed to give a brief introduction to the Laws of the Game for those who are looking to assist their clubs and teams by refereeing matches if and when they are needed.
The course involves two theory sessions (approximately six hours in total) and a multi-choice test on the Laws of the Game. Participants need 70% to pass the test.
Successful participants will receive an official Club Based Referee shirt and a certificate from New Zealand Football.
Click here for a more detailed look at the role of the Club Based Referee.
Club Based Referee Refresher Course
Cost: FREE
The course involves one theory session (approximately three hours in total) and gives the candidates an update on changes to the Laws of the Game, since their accreditation plus an emphasis on the major aspects of refereeing – Fouls and misconduct, Offside, Players Equipment. The course is a participant course only.
Participants on completion of the course will have their CBR registration validated for a further three years.
Level 1 Referee Course
Cost: $80 + GST
The Level 1 Referee Course is the second step on the referee pathway and teaches participants the basic fouls, movements and Laws of the Game.
The course takes approximately 10-12 hours (usually over four nights) and involves classroom work including group discussions as well as practical sessions.
There is a test on the Laws of the Game and participants need to reach 70% to pass.
Level 1 referees may become part of the Auckland Football Federation Referees and are appointed to AFF matches from AFF Premier League and below. 
Level 2 Referee Course
Cost: $80 + GST
The Level 2 Referee Course is the third step on the referee pathway designed for intermediate referees who have passed the previous course and have 20 matches and/or one season of refereeing experience at Level 1 certification.
The course is designed as a series of modules that can be conducted over a flexible time-frame. It covers topics such as assistant referees, communication, fitness, positioning and movement and risk management while focusing on Laws 11 and 12.
The course work revolves around group discussions, presentations and small sided simulations.
Candidates are evaluated with a 33-question oral test and if successful, a fitness test and, if successful, two field tests.
Level 2 referees will be eligible to control Lotto NRFL, National Youth League and National Women's League matches.
Level 3 Referee Course
This course is currently in development and more information will follow shortly.
Assistant Referee Level 1
Cost: $80 + GST
The course is designed to assistant participants in understanding their role and duties as an assistant referee.
It covers - through group discussions, presentations and practical sessions - the movement patterns, signals and decision-making process, offside decisions, set play positioning and Law 6 duties.
All participants achieve Level 1. The course is suitable for referees in their first or second season refereeing.
Assistant Referee Level 2
Cost: $80 + GST
This course is designed to develop and reinforce the attitudes, skills and knowledge gained from the Level 1 course to prepare assistant referees to operate at higher levels.
It covers - through group discussions, presentations and practical sessions - areas such as: zones of responsibility, self-analysis, fouls, offside and decision-making.
There is a short test on the Laws of the Game and all participants achieve certification.
Level 1 Inspectors Course
Cost: $80 + GST
The first step on the inspectors' pathway focuses on the key areas of need for inspectors: knowledge of the game, concentration, accurate assessment and constructive advice.
The course takes approximately eight-nine hours to complete and all participants pass Level 1 unless they fail the test on the Laws of the Game.
Level 2 Inspectors Course
Cost: set by NZ Football on scheduling
This course is run and operated by New Zealand Football and participants are nominated by Auckland Football.
The Level 2 course covers a wide variety of areas including data collection, current refereeing trends and management.
To pass the course, participants must reach 75% in a test on the Laws of the Game as well as complete assessments in four separate units.
