Upgrading Accreditation
Upgrading Your Accreditation
The Touch Football Australia (TFA) Sports Education Framework and National Referee Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) provides for six (6) levels of accreditation within the refereeing ranks of the sport.
Depending on your accreditation level, you may have the opportunity to attend specific tournaments on the pathway, as shown below.
| ATHLETE | REFEREE AGE & TOURNAMENT PATHWAY | ACCREDITATION SYSTEM | |||
| YOUTH/DEVELOPMENT 13-20 YEARS | ADULT 21+ YEARS | ATHLETE COACH | REFEREE | REFEREE COACH | |
| MASTERY Sustained Success | World Cup | MASTERY | LEVEL 6 | MASTERY | |
| Trans-Tasman (Youth & Open) | |||||
| NRL Touch Premiership | |||||
| State of Origin | |||||
| ELITE | National Touch League | National Touch League | ELITE | LEVEL 5 | ELITE |
| National Youth Championships | State Tournaments | LEVEL 4 | |||
| TALENT Practice and Achievement | School Sport National 15's | Regional Tournaments | TALENT | LEVEL 3 | TALENT |
| State/Regional Tournaments | LEVEL 2 | ||||
| FOUNDATION Participation/Social | Local Association Junior Competitions | Local Association Competitions | FOUNDATION | LEVEL 1 | FOUNDATION |
How to Updgrade
Upgrading to the next level requires completion of the following specific requirements:
Level 1 to Level 2
Hold a Level 1 Referee accreditation for a minimum twelve (12) month period
Attend and complete a Level 2 Referee Course (4.5 hours + home study activity)
Pass an on-field practical assessment by a qualified Referee Coach
Level 2 to Level 3
Hold a Level 2 Referee accreditation for a minimum twelve (12) month period
Attend and complete a Level 3 Referee Course (4.5 hours)
Pass a practical (on-field) assessment by members of the Regional or State Referee's Panel at a recognised tournament
Level 3 to Level 4
Hold a Level 3 Referee accreditation for a minimum twelve (12) month period
Pass a practical (on-field) assessment by members of the Regional or State Referee's Panel at a recognised tournament
Level 4 to Level 5
Hold a Level 4 Referee accreditation for a minimum twelve (12) month period
Pass a practical (on-field) assessment by members of the National Referee's Panel at the National Touch League
Level 5 to Level 6
Hold a Level 5 Referee accreditation for a minimum twelve (12) month period
Pass a practical (on-field) assessment by members of the National Referee's Panel at the National Touch League
What are you waiting for? Get started by attending a sports education course! Find out what courses are available