Touch Football Australia (TFA) has partnered with etrainu (ETU) to deliver a Learning Management System (LMS) which we have officially branded as ‘The Nest’.
For the first time as a sport, The Nest will give TFA the ability to talk to our accredited volunteers and target ongoing education opportunities to our membership. This system will let us streamline administrative processes for our course Facilitators and Referee Coaches across the country, allowing us greater reach than ever before. TFA intends for The Nest to be a hub where all members of our sport go to develop their knowledge of the game. This platform will also provide a whole-of-sport education profile.
To access The Nest please follow the link below and create your profile;
For the first time as a sport, The Nest will give TFA the ability to talk to our accredited volunteers and target ongoing education opportunities to our membership. This system will let us streamline administrative processes for our course Facilitators and Referee Coaches across the country, allowing us greater reach than ever before. TFA intends for The Nest to be a hub where all members of our sport go to develop their knowledge of the game. This platform will also provide a whole-of-sport education profile.
To access The Nest please follow the link below and create your profile;
https://touchfootball.etrainu.com/
respect for referees
Refereeing can be one of the most rewarding parts in sport. Referees are crucial to the game of Touch Football, and are rewarded accordingly, as refereeing at your local affiliate can often become another stream of income.
Touch Football Australia places a significant focus on ensuring the sport is free of abuse and harassment for all participants, particularly for referees given the difficult role they sometimes face.
A number of frameworks have been implemented to ensure this for all referees, including a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to abuse and harassment of officials endorsed by the TFA Board of Management.
This video was created by Touch Football South Australia and the South Australian Government’s Office for Recreation and Sport.
Touch Football Australia places a significant focus on ensuring the sport is free of abuse and harassment for all participants, particularly for referees given the difficult role they sometimes face.
A number of frameworks have been implemented to ensure this for all referees, including a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to abuse and harassment of officials endorsed by the TFA Board of Management.
This video was created by Touch Football South Australia and the South Australian Government’s Office for Recreation and Sport.
SCFBDTA Referee upgrade policy
Referees hold a pivotal role within our sport. The Referee pathway has both Theory and practical parts. Referees can work towards a Level 6 being the highest level of Referee.
Referees can officiate at Affiliates, Regional, State, National and International events once qualified.
Referees can officiate at Affiliates, Regional, State, National and International events once qualified.

upgrades.pdf |
Level 1 referee practical criteria
Click on more to view the criteria required to attain your Level 1 Referee Accreditation.

l1-foundation-referee-check-list-v2-jan-20.pdf |
Level 2 referee practical criteria
Click on more to download the criteria required to attain your Level 2 Referee Accreditation. This can be completed at your affiliate after completing your theory course, with a qualified referee presenter.

l2-talent-badge-cba-v5-jan-20.pdf |
level 3 referee practical criteria
Please click on more to view the criteria for assessment of upgrading to a Level 3 Badge.

l3-talent-badge-cba-v3-jan-20.pdf |

l3-talent-badge-endorsement-v3-jan-20.pdf |
Rule book

tfa-8th-edition-rulebook-a5-v6.pdf |
Referee coaching tips
Attached is a copy of a letter sent from FIT Director, TFA Panelist, and NSW Director Ian Matthew, which was issued to a referee of the Vawden Cup. It contains information regarding the latest Referee Coaching Techniques, which Referees of all levels may find extremely useful

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TFA referee explanations and interpretations
Click on more to download the Referees Explanations and Interpretations Book which is integral for all referees to know in conjunction with the Playing Rules.
You may be surprised with some of the things you find, if you have a look.
You may be surprised with some of the things you find, if you have a look.

explanations.pdf |
referee coaching form
Click on more to download the form to use for Referee Coaching.

reffeedback.pdf |

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