Eastern Suburbs Football Association Referees Branch

Get the word out!

We are holding a Female-Only Referee Course funded by the CommBank Growing Football Fund.

Course Details
Cost: Free (fully funded)
Online Theory: 4 - 6 hours of self-paced online theory
Practical Session: 9am - 12pm, Saturday 28 February
Location: Matraville Sports High School
Participants: 20 Funded places available
Apply Now > https://form.jotform.com/ESFA/female-only-referee-course

Thinking about refereeing next season?

After a record year in 2025 of growth and on-field match official coverage, we’re gearing up for an even bigger 2026 and we want YOU to be part of it.
Start your refereeing journey and stay updated on upcoming courses by completing our quick EOI form below:
form.jotform.com/ESFA/Referee-EOI

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Congratulations to all award winners and those elected on the Referees Committee for 2026

ESFA are a 2025/26 Growing Football Community Grand recipient!

We are excited to advise the funding will be used to hold an ESFA Female Only Referee Course with the ESFA Referees Branch.

Thanks to Football Australia and Commonwealth Bank for helping us grow the game for women and girls!

Details of the Course to come. Watch this space as we grow football!

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Congratulations to the three ESFARB match official on their appointment to the U16 Girls Champion of Champions Grand Finals. We also wish all five ESFA teams the best of luck!

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FIVE CLUBS
FIVE Football NSW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS FINALS
All roads leading to Valentine Sports Park.
Creating history in our Centenary Year.
Read MORE on our website.
https://bit.ly/202FIVECofCFinals
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Best of luck
Maroubra United Football Club 14 Girls (Bluebirds)
Maccabi Hakoah Junior FC 18 Men (Lions)
Dunbar Rovers FC 35 Men
Coogee United Football Club AAW (WPL)
Waverley Old Boys Football Club AAM (MPL)
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60 Referees Set to Shine at 2025 Football NSW Champion of Champions - Football NSW This Sunday promises to be a milestone moment for 60 of New South Wales’ most dedicated match officials, as they step onto the pitch for the 2025 Football

Well done to all three ESFARB Match Officials for officiating the FNSW U15 Girls 2025 State Cup final!

Continuing highlighting the fabulous female forces of ESFA during Football NSW Female Football week, we celebrate Randa Fezai, active referee and the only female member of the current Eastern Suburbs Football Association Referees Branch Committee.
We asked Randa about her involvement in football and why it means so much.
"Refereeing isn’t just about making calls — it’s about being part of the game you love, building confidence, and leading with integrity. As women’s football continues to grow, so does the importance of female referees in shaping the future of the sport. As part of the referees committee, I work to inspire others to take that first step as a referee, providing mentorship and support to help them on their journey.

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Are you turning 14 years or over and want to get more involved in the game you love while getting paid for it (tax free)? Then become a referee with ESFA for 2025!
This is a great opportunity to develop communication and management skills, keeping fit and making new friends.
For more information or to register👇
https://esfa.com.au/become-a-referee/

📆Courses Saturday 22nd February and Sunday 2nd March
Put your whistle where your mouth is and join the team this season.

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The Board of ESFA are pleased to announce the appointment of John Boulous as ESFA Chief Executive Officer.

To read more and about John and his wealth of experience in sport, click the link below:

https://bit.ly/ESFACEO

We welcome John to ESFA and look forward to the season ahead.
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