QLD Touch Football Referees

New process for national officiating head coach roles 💫

We’ve opened the appointment process for national officiating head coach roles, continuing our commitment to building a world-class officiating pathway that identifies, develops, and supports referees from emerging talent through to elite international representation.

⭐️ We’re now looking for Head Coach positions to run through to the 2028 Touch World Cup: Masters & Appointments, High Performance Officiating, and Upgrade & Development Head Coaches.
📅 Apply by 9:00am, Monday, 22 June 2026

Find Position Descriptions and more information below 👇

https://ow.ly/pQoa50Z3I2q

Celebrating Bill and his dedication to the sport 👏

50 years in the game for Bill Donnelly!

Bill’s touch football journey began back in 1976 at Redcliffe, after finishing his rugby league and rugby union career. The game looked a little different then - teams of 8, barefoot on Sunday mornings, with a marker and acting half able to score.

From Redcliffe, Bill and his teammates moved north, playing in Caboolture at the lakes, before settling into its current home. His involvement quickly grew beyond local competition, and by the mid-1980s he was representing the Sunshine Coast in the Over 30s. Bill was part of a groundbreaking era, proudly contributing to the first Sunshine Coast team to win a State Title.

In 1989, Bill relocated to Charters Towers for work, where his dedication to the sport made an even greater impact. Taking on the role of Association President, he helped guide the local competition through the challenges many associations face, particularly the shortage of referees. Leading by example, Bill and his fellow committee members earned their referee badges around 1991, sparking a lifelong commitment to officiating.

Since returning to the Sunshine Coast in 2001, Bill has been a familiar and respected figure both on the field and with the whistle in hand. Across 35 years of refereeing and 5 decades of playing, touch football has become a true family affair. Bill has shared the field with 2 of his daughters, both as teammates and fellow referees, and more recently had the special experience of playing alongside his grandson, who has now followed in his footsteps into refereeing.

Reflecting on his journey, Bill credits touch football as a sport that truly brings people together, a game for all ages and genders, where lifelong friendships are formed. While he admits he might be “a bit slower these days,” his love for the game remains as strong as ever, and he plans to stay involved for as long as he can.

Bill is also passionate about the next generation, encouraging more players to step into refereeing. His message is simple but powerful: be confident, use your voice, trust your knowledge, and give our referees the support they deserve.

Thank you, Bill for 50 outstanding years of dedication!

📣 Uniform Requirement for JSC Referees

All referees are required to wear the official TFA on‑field uniform during JSC. If you don’t have TFA shorts, plain black shorts are permitted.

🚫 Affiliate uniforms are not allowed on field at this event.

To ensure your gear arrives in time, please place uniform orders as soon as possible via the link below

https://belgraviaapparelshop.com/collections/touch-football-australia-referees

Congratulations to the 30 officials selected in the inaugural Alliance Referee Squad! 👏

This new squad was established to strengthen referee development across Alliance states by providing enhanced education, development, and national pathway opportunities for emerging officials.

Find out more 👇

https://ow.ly/Lu8S50Z02ki

Celebrating 30 years of JSC 🥳🎉

From the Whistle to the Helm: Kate Ranger’s 30-Year Dedication to Junior State Cup - Junior State Cup From the Whistle to the Helm: Kate Ranger’s 30-Year Dedication to Junior State Cup Over time, events are shaped by the people who keep showing up. Kate Ranger is one of those people. When Kate first stepped onto the Kawana fields at Junior State Cup (JSC) in 1998 as a young referee for Brisbane Me...

Thank you to referees that have registered so far for JSC. We are still waiting for approx. 100 to register, this is a reminder to referees and affiliates the registrations close next Monday.

JSC Referee registration is now open. To check Referee requirements for this event see page 8 of the JSC COE 2026-JSC-Conditions-Of-Entry-v1.1-03032026.pdf https://share.google/rXmXkzSulr63feYsJ

Register now to referee at Junior State Cup and be part of JSC history!

Referee registrations are now open for the 30th Annual Junior State Cup, and we’re calling on referees from across the state to be part of JSC history and register now to join in on the fun!

🏈 Junior State Cup
🗓️ 9-11 July, 2026
📍Delivered across two venues on the Redlands Coast (Main venue is Redland Showgrounds with additional fields at Henry Ziegenfusz Park)

Get in quick! Referee Registrations Close May 18

Click the link to register on the JSC website ➡️ https://juniorstatecup.qldtouch.com.au/referee/

Metro North seeking referees for this Wednesday. Paid opportunity.

🚨 REFEREES NEEDED URGENTLY – PAID ROLE 🚨

Arana Touch is calling for referees to assist this
Wednesday 22nd April 🏉

📅 Date: Wednesday 22 April
⏰ Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Location: Shaw Park, Shaw Road, Wooloowin

💰 This is a paid opportunity

If you’re available and keen to be involved, we would love to hear from you! Your support is vital in making the day run smoothly.

📩 Please send your Expression of Interest to: [email protected]

Thank you in advance for your support!