GDFRA - 118 years supporting Referees' Development. Our aim is to recruit, retain and continuously develop sufficient qualified referees to meet current and future needs of the world game.
Refereeing can be an exciting and challenging position providing you with the best seat in the game. So whether your wanting to
give back something to the sport you love, earn some extra pocket money or have ambitions of refereeing local, State, National or
International levels, this is where you can start. Refereeing is not just about knowing the Laws of the Game, but also applying
them correctly, understanding how the game unfolds, player management and your own personality. It also helps to develop
life skills and confidence, maintains and improves fitness levels without the bumps and bruises that players sustain. If you are
interested in becoming a referee please contact us by emailing the Secretary
Season 2026 Referee Resources
The IFAB Law Changes IFAB Football Rules Laws of the Game 2025-2026 - PDF Referee Courses
Referee's Performance Report GDFRA Appointments Send Off / Incident Report
Upcoming Events
1. GDFRA training is on every Monday Night at Freame Park Burnett Street, Mays Hill NSW 2145. Arrive at 6.45 pm for a 7.00 pm start. Note: Pre Season Training starts on Monday 12th January 2026 and every Monday night thereafter..
2. The next Members Meeting will be the first 2026 Technical and Monthly meeting on the 9th February 2026 at Club Merrylands Bowling, 65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 starting at 7.00 pm - be there by 6.45 pm. A reminder that Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to wander throughout the Club and are to remain in the meeting room.
3. The April Technical and Monthly meeting is on the 13th April 2026 at Club Merrylands Bowling, 65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 starting at 7.00 pm - be there by 6.45 pm. A reminder that Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to wander throughout the Club and are to remain in the meeting room.
4. The May Technical and Monthly meeting is on the 11th May 2026 at Club Merrylands Bowling, 65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 starting at 7.00 pm - be there by 6.45 pm. A reminder that Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to wander throughout the Club and are to remain in the meeting room.
5. The June Technical and Monthly Meeting is on the 15th June 2026 at Club Merrylands Bowling, 65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 starting at 7.00 pm - be there by 6.45 pm. A reminder that Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to wander throughout the Club and are to remain in the meeting room.
6. The July Technical and Monthly meeting is on the 13th July 2026 at Club Merrylands Bowling, 65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 starting at 7.00 pm - be there by 6.45 pm. A reminder that Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to wander throughout the Club and are to remain in the meeting room.
7. The 2026 Annual Seminar on a date to be advised at Club Merrylands Bowling, 65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 starting at 8.30 am - be there by 8.15 am. A reminder that Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to wander throughout the Club and are to remain in the meeting room.
8. Enjoy the off season and we hope to see you all back in 2026. Keep your fitness levels up.
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