Mainland Football Federation

NZ Football has developed a new learning platform called NZF Learn.

NZF Learn is an online learning platform that will be the home for Coach and Referee Education for football in Aotearoa New Zealand.

It provides online modules for coaches and referees that can be completed from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to learn about key concepts before bringing the learning to life on the field or court.

The Referee Community and Level 1 courses are now combined for Football and Futsal, as many of the skills cross over in both disciplines. It’s a good idea to complete the content for both. All you need to do to complete qualification is by attending the face to face practical sessions. Football and Futsal will have separate sessions, so if you only want qualification in one of these, just skip past the content online for the other discipline.

All courses are FREE.

HOW TO ACCESS THE ONLINE COURSES ON NZF LEARN

Click here to see all NZF Learn Referee Courses . If you don’t have an NZF Learn account yet, you'll be prompted to create one. Please note; Only one person is able create an NZF Learn account per email address (families cannot use one email address for the whole family).
If you need to attend a face to face session (Level One course), you will need to register for that separately. At the moment, that option doesn't seem to be available, so you will be notified.

REFEREE COURSES

NZ Football has developed a new learning platform called NZF Learn.

The courses cater for four different levels of the game, from Game leaders y play as they move up in age, starting at 4 year olds playing First Kicks.

The Referee Community and Level 1 courses are now combined for Football and Futsal, as many of the skills cross over in both disciplines. It’s a good idea to complete the content for both. All you need to do to complete qualification is by attending the face to face practical sessions. Football and Futsal will have separate session, so if you only want qualification in one of these, just skip past the content online for the other discipline.

All courses are FREE

HOW TO ACCESS THE ONLINE COURSES ON NZF LEARN

Click here to see all NZF Learn Referee Courses . If you don’t have an NZF Learn account yet, you'll be prompted to create one. Please note; Only one person is able create an NZF Learn account per email address (families cannot use one email address for the whole family).
If you need to attend a face to face session (Level One course), you will need to register for that separately. At the moment, that option doesn't seem to be available, so you will be notified.

LEVEL ONE REFEREE FOOTBALL/FUTSAL AWARD (ONLINE VERSION)

This course has been developed for the NZF online platform and covers both Football Referee and Futsal Referee. With many having less time to spend 10-12 hours at a face to face course, this is now the more preferred option for most and the smaller referee centres, but also for the people who are likely to take up refereeing. You can do most of the course at home, in your own time. The date set for the course is the only session you physically attend a session with an instructor. This session will be about 3 hours in duration and includes the last couple of modules (including an outdoor session), discussion on other parts of the course and refereeing in general. Ideally you should have completed the online part of the course before the date of the offline part for which you registered.

The course will be available to everyone as soon as they logon to the NZF Learn web site. The face to face session is what you need to register for and attend to be accredited as a Level 1 referee and for those who want to become referees.

For any quesries, please email Wayne Stapley.

Canterbury Face to Face Sessions (Choose one of):

Course 1 - Wednesday 3 April 2024, 6:30pm-9:30pm, English Park

Course 2 - Wednesday 22 May 2024, 6:00pm-9:00pm, English Park

Course 3 - Thursday 27 June 2024, 6:00pm-9:00pm, English Park

Course 4 - Thursday 1 August 2024, 6:00pm-9:00pm, English Park

Nelson Bay Face to Face Session:

Course 1 - Sunday 21 April 2024, 9.30am, Tasman Sports House

Cost: Free

GIRLS AND WOMENS REFEREE COURSE

This course has been set for GIRLS & WOMEN ONLY, and programmed within GIRL'S AND WOMEN'S MONTH.

The date set for the course is the only session you physically need to attend with an instructor (female instructors). This session will be about 3 hours in duration and includes the last couple of modules (including an outdoor session), discussion on other parts of the course and refereeing in general . Ideally you should have completed the online part (5 modules of the Youth and Community Referee Course) of the course before the date of the 'offline session' for which you registered.

2024 Course is on Sunday 7 April , 9.30am - 12pm.

**As an added extra, we are hoping to conduct a Q & A with the female international match officials officiating on the two games between the Ferns and Thailand, from about 12pm (to be confirmed)

Cost: Free

YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FOOTBALL/FUTSAL REFEREE AWARD

Get ready to step onto the field with confidence! As a first-time referee or volunteer, you're about to embark on an exciting journey into the heart of Youth and Community Football and Futsal. We've got you covered, whether it's the strategic 9v9 and 11v11 football matches or the fast-paced 5v5 Futsal games.

This course consists of just 5 online modules.

Cost: Free

MINI FOOTBALL/ FUTSAL AWARD

Step into the vibrant world of Mini Football and Futsal as a first-time referee or volunteer!

We’re here to empower you with the confidence and knowledge you need. Immerse yourself in the specific rules of Mini Football and Futsal, tailored for young, enthusiastic players. It’s not just about the game; it’s about crafting an inspiring learning environment. You’ll learn how to guide young players, collaborate with coaches, and engage parents and spectators, creating a supportive community around each game.

Your journey is about more than just keeping score; it’s about nurturing a love for the game in young hearts. As you step onto the field, remember that you’re shaping the future of these young athletes. Get ready to inspire, educate, and make every match an unforgettable experience!

This course consists of just 5 online modules.

GAME LEADER REFEREE COURSE

Get ready to lead the way in Game Day for First Kicks and Fun Football! As a Game Leader for the budding stars, you’re stepping into a world of excitement and joy.

Your mission? To make sure every game is a blast for these young players! We’re here to guide you in creating a fun, fair, and safe playground where every kick, every goal, and every cheer matters. It’s not just about the rules of the game; it’s about sparking a lifelong love for football in these little hearts.

As you navigate through the giggles and goals, you’ll learn how to ensure maximum enjoyment for each player. Your role is key in making Game Day a memorable adventure for these young enthusiasts. Get ready to create a world where every child feels like a champion. Let’s bring fun to the field and smiles to the stands!

This course consists of just 2 online modules.

Cost: Free

LEVEL ONE REFEREE COURSE (FULL VERSION)

This is a 10–12 hour course (four, three-hour sessions) where we take an in-depth look at the Laws of the Game (LOTG) and an explanation of how you can start refereeing. The full course covers more content than the online version. This includes a test at the end of the course. This course is aimed more for the people who are likely to take up refereeing.

Course 1 - Wednesday 15, 22 & 29 March & 5 April 2023, 6:30pm-9:30pm, English Park Completed

Cost: Free