Competitions - Referees
Dubbo Touch operates under the 8th Edition of the TFA Touch Football Rules.
8th Edition Rules - Touch Football Australia
Touch Football utilises a 3 way referee team to officiate a match, with all 3 referees rotating continuously through the three positionings as the match progresses. This Referee Team work together to control the game, and Dubbo Touch is focussed on building a strong and supportive Referee Team culture within the club.
Throughout the competition, teams will be rostered to referee, which will require the team to provide two individuals to referee an allocated game. A minimum two of the individuals must referee the game and rotate in the centre position.
Non-playing referees are not ample, and it is a Condition of Entry as per the Competition By Laws for each team to supply two individuals to complete their teams referee allocation. The two individuals
Referee Courses are run on a needs basis and can be facilitated locally by the Referee Directors and Regional Director. To complete the Level 1 referee course, individuals must be 12 years or older and complete all online components prior to attending the practical course.
All junior and developing referees are mentored by more experienced referees to assist in their growth as referees and to develop further skills and confidence on the field.
All referee allocations completed by the Referee Directors are based on a number of factors including anticipated game level, referee badge and skill level, along with development of referees. All junior and developing referees will be allocated with more experienced and senior referees and on appropriate level games.
Touch Football has a graded badge level for referees.
If you are a badged referee, refereeing in any of our competitions you will need to register as a referee on My Sideline. For more information on how to do so please click on the link below:
Any badged referee, whether or not completing team duty requirements, will be paid for each match they officiate based on the following rates;
Senior Competitions;
Level 1 Referee - $15 per game
Level 2 or 3 Referee - $20 per game
Level 4, 5 or 6 Referee - $25 per game
Junior Competition;
All Badge Level Referee - $10 cash per game.
Referee credits are tallied throughout the season and can be utilised to purchase referee merchandise and can be cashed out at the end of each season.
UNIFORM
Upon successful completion of the L1 Foundational Referee Course, Dubbo Touch will supply an initial TFA Referee Shirt. Referee Course costs will also be reimbursed by the Club. Should you be interested in completing a Level 1 Foundational Referee Course, or looking to upgrade through the ranks, please contact the Referee Directors at referees@dubbotouch.com.
Further official TFA Referee Uniform can be purchased through the TFA Shop.
Referee Uniforms - Page 1 - Touch Football Australia Shop (touchfootballshop.com.au)
