Football West is inviting applications for the 2027 Referee Academy, a two-year scholarship program designed to support the development of promising young referees across Western Australia.
Nominations Open for Referees’ Technical Committee
Football West is calling for nominations from individuals interested in joining the Referees’ Technical Committee for the upcoming two-year term, commencing in 2026.
Nominations Open for Referees’ Technical Committee
Football West is calling for nominations from individuals interested in joining the Referees’ Technical Committee for the upcoming two-year term, commencing in 2026.
Byrd, Mannella win Golden Whistles at 2026 Referee Awards
Football West Deputy Chair Ivy Chen with 2026 Golden Whistle winners Jess Byrd and Josh Mannella. Photo by Football West/Halftime Slices Football West News Football West hailed its two Golden Whistle winners last night at the 2026 Referee Awards. Jess Byrd won the Female Referee of the Year award while Josh Mannella was named Male Referee of the Year. Shorlisted…
Byrd, Mannella win Golden Whistles at 2026 Referee Awards
Football West Deputy Chair Ivy Chen with 2026 Golden Whistle winners Jess Byrd and Josh Mannella. Photo by Football West/Halftime Slices Football West News Football West hailed its two Golden Whistle winners last night at the 2026 Referee Awards. Jess Byrd won the Female Referee of the Year award while Josh Mannella was named Male Referee of the Year. Shorlisted…
Can we have the lady referee? Tribute to WA great Marilyn Learmont
Marilyn Learmont and husband Alex were both top referees. Photo by Football Hall of Fame WA Football West would like to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of WA refereeing great Marilyn Learmont, who has died aged 78. Her death was announced today by Football West Life Member Richard Kreider and the Football Hall of Fame WA.…
Can we have the lady referee? Tribute to WA great Marilyn Learmont
Marilyn Learmont and husband Alex were both top referees. Photo by Football Hall of Fame WA Football West would like to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of WA refereeing great Marilyn Learmont, who has died aged 78. Her death was announced today by Football West Life Member Richard Kreider and the Football Hall of Fame WA.…
Nominate now for Referees Technical Committee
Football West is inviting nominations for its Referees Technical Committee. The committee is an independent body that plays a key supportive role to the Football West referees department. Its responsibilities include: Determining referee panels The selection of referees for Football West cup finals Setting referee fitness testing requirements How referees are marked and assessed during the season Successful applicants will…
Nominate now for Referees Technical Committee
Football West is inviting nominations for its Referees Technical Committee. The committee is an independent body that plays a key supportive role to the Football West referees department. Its responsibilities include: Determining referee panels The selection of referees for Football West cup finals Setting referee fitness testing requirements How referees are marked and assessed during the season Successful applicants will…
Football West hosts top AFC instructor as part of Arabian Engagement Strategy
High-ranking FIFA and AFC referee assessor and instructor Hakan Anaz has been in Perth to work with local match officials. Anaz, who is based at the Saudi Arabia Football Federation, was invited to WA as part of Football West’s Arabian Engagement Strategy. During his week-long visit, Anaz ran workshops and on-field practical sessions at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. “It…
Football West hosts top AFC instructor as part of Arabian Engagement Strategy
High-ranking FIFA and AFC referee assessor and instructor Hakan Anaz has been in Perth to work with local match officials. Anaz, who is based at the Saudi Arabia Football Federation, was invited to WA as part of Football West’s Arabian Engagement Strategy. During his week-long visit, Anaz ran workshops and on-field practical sessions at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. “It…
2025 Referees Awards: Skinner, Scott win Golden Whistle awards
Shane Skinner and Megan Scott with their Golden Whistle awards. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Football West celebrated its two Golden Whistle winners on Friday night at the 2025 Referees Awards. Meagan Scott won the Female Referee of the Year while Shane Skinner took the Male Referee of the Year award for the second time. Skinner’s fellow A-League match official Arvin…
2025 Referees Awards: Skinner, Scott win Golden Whistle awards
Shane Skinner and Megan Scott with their Golden Whistle awards. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Football West celebrated its two Golden Whistle winners on Friday night at the 2025 Referees Awards. Meagan Scott won the Female Referee of the Year while Shane Skinner took the Male Referee of the Year award for the second time. Skinner’s fellow A-League match official Arvin…
National recognition for WA match officials
Shane Skinner is on the A-League Men's Referees Panel for a fourth season. Photo by Getty Images Football West would like to congratulate its six match officials who have been appointed for the upcoming A-League Men’s season and inaugural Australian Championship. The Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Referees Committee, recently finalised its Match Officials Panels for…
National recognition for WA match officials
Shane Skinner is on the A-League Men's Referees Panel for a fourth season. Photo by Getty Images Football West would like to congratulate its six match officials who have been appointed for the upcoming A-League Men’s season and inaugural Australian Championship. The Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Referees Committee, recently finalised its Match Officials Panels for…
2025 Standing Committee, Zone Rep elections
Football West is seeking passionate, knowledgeable and highly motivated people to nominate for the bi-annual Standing Committee and Zone Representative elections. With record registrations, the promise of major facilities investment, and Perth regularly hosting Socceroos and Matildas fixtures, there has not been a better time to be involved in football in Western Australia. We want to hear from volunteers, coaches,…
2025 Standing Committee, Zone Rep elections
Football West is seeking passionate, knowledgeable and highly motivated people to nominate for the bi-annual Standing Committee and Zone Representative elections. With record registrations, the promise of major facilities investment, and Perth regularly hosting Socceroos and Matildas fixtures, there has not been a better time to be involved in football in Western Australia. We want to hear from volunteers, coaches,…
Top WA official Mannella enjoys final A-League match
Josh Mannella in charge of the 2024 State Cup final between Olympic Kingsway and Perth RedStar. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Football West match official Josh Mannella officiated in his 152nd and final A-Leagues – Men’s fixture this past weekend in Perth Glory’s victory over Adelaide United. Following 16 seasons as an official in the national men’s competition, Mannella is retiring,…
Top WA official Mannella enjoys final A-League match
Josh Mannella in charge of the 2024 State Cup final between Olympic Kingsway and Perth RedStar. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Football West match official Josh Mannella officiated in his 152nd and final A-Leagues – Men’s fixture this past weekend in Perth Glory’s victory over Adelaide United. Following 16 seasons as an official in the national men’s competition, Mannella is retiring,…
Football Australia Head of Referees and EPL veteran Jon Moss speaks to WA officials
Jon Moss, now Football Australia Head of Referees, gets some advice from then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during a game at Villa Park in 2014. Moss and Mourinho had a more heated exchange a year later. Photo by Getty Images Heard about the time Jose Mourinho was lifted off his feet and thrown out of a referee’s room? You would…
Football Australia Head of Referees and EPL veteran Jon Moss speaks to WA officials
Jon Moss, now Football Australia Head of Referees, gets some advice from then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during a game at Villa Park in 2014. Moss and Mourinho had a more heated exchange a year later. Photo by Getty Images Heard about the time Jose Mourinho was lifted off his feet and thrown out of a referee’s room? You would…
WA match official Arvin promoted to FIFA list
Football West would like to congratulate Arvin Shanmuganathan on his promotion to the FIFA list of match officials for 2025. The 31-year-old has become WA’s first FIFA-listed match official since 2016. Shanmuganathan, who began officiating in 2008, has more than 60 A-League Men’s match appointments to his name. He was an assistant referee in the 2024 Australia Cup final between…
WA match official Arvin promoted to FIFA list
Football West would like to congratulate Arvin Shanmuganathan on his promotion to the FIFA list of match officials for 2025. The 31-year-old has become WA’s first FIFA-listed match official since 2016. Shanmuganathan, who began officiating in 2008, has more than 60 A-League Men’s match appointments to his name. He was an assistant referee in the 2024 Australia Cup final between…
Mannella, Bremner named Golden Whistle winners for 2024
Football West match officials celebrated their season tonight at the 2024 Referee Awards at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Josh Mannella was named Golden Whistle Male Referee of the Year while the Golden Whistle Female Referee of the Year went to Jasmine Bremner, who was not present to collect her award. Alex Ciccarone was named Assistant Referee of the Year…
Mannella, Bremner named Golden Whistle winners for 2024
Football West match officials celebrated their season tonight at the 2024 Referee Awards at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Josh Mannella was named Golden Whistle Male Referee of the Year while the Golden Whistle Female Referee of the Year went to Jasmine Bremner, who was not present to collect her award. Alex Ciccarone was named Assistant Referee of the Year…
Football West player registrations pass 50,000 for first time
Football West’s player registrations have hit a new high after passing the 50,000 mark for the first time. The number of players in Western Australia registered on Play Football currently sits on 50,231 – almost 20% up on the same time in 2023. This includes over 10,000 female players, again a record figure. And it is not just players who…
Football West player registrations pass 50,000 for first time
Football West’s player registrations have hit a new high after passing the 50,000 mark for the first time. The number of players in Western Australia registered on Play Football currently sits on 50,231 – almost 20% up on the same time in 2023. This includes over 10,000 female players, again a record figure. And it is not just players who…
Fooball West appoints new General Manager – Football
Football West is pleased to confirm it has appointed David Lewis as its new General Manager – Football. Mr Lewis comes with an extensive background in business operations and administration, with experience in sport and the wider leisure industry. He will oversee all of Football West’s football operations. “I am excited to have secured this position with Football West,” he…
Fooball West appoints new General Manager – Football
Football West is pleased to confirm it has appointed David Lewis as its new General Manager – Football. Mr Lewis comes with an extensive background in business operations and administration, with experience in sport and the wider leisure industry. He will oversee all of Football West’s football operations. “I am excited to have secured this position with Football West,” he…
Referee latest: Pre-season seminars, courses and fees
The Football West Referees Department is pleased to provide updates for the 2024 season. Pre-season referee seminars Two annual pre-season referee seminars have been confirmed to take place at ECU Mount Lawley on the following dates: Saturday 20 January (8.30am-4.30pm) Saturday 9 March (8.30am-4.30pm) The seminars will cover several topics such as Amendments to the Laws of the Game for 2024, updates…
Referee latest: Pre-season seminars, courses and fees
The Football West Referees Department is pleased to provide updates for the 2024 season. Pre-season referee seminars Two annual pre-season referee seminars have been confirmed to take place at ECU Mount Lawley on the following dates: Saturday 20 January (8.30am-4.30pm) Saturday 9 March (8.30am-4.30pm) The seminars will cover several topics such as Amendments to the Laws of the Game for 2024, updates…
Up-and-coming female referees train with top FIFA match officials
Four up-and-coming female Football West referees had the opportunity to take part in a training session with the FIFA match officials at Floreat Athena’s E&D Litis Stadium this week. Crea Fraser, Samia Omar, Maria Avramita and Chloe Smith spent Tuesday morning with the nine selected FIFA Match Officials who are officiating at the AFC Olympic Qualifiers in Perth. Crea Fraser, Samia…
Up-and-coming female referees train with top FIFA match officials
Four up-and-coming female Football West referees had the opportunity to take part in a training session with the FIFA match officials at Floreat Athena’s E&D Litis Stadium this week. Crea Fraser, Samia Omar, Maria Avramita and Chloe Smith spent Tuesday morning with the nine selected FIFA Match Officials who are officiating at the AFC Olympic Qualifiers in Perth. Crea Fraser, Samia…
Referee Shane Skinner gets first A-League Men’s match
Football West would like to congratulate Shane Skinner on his appointment as an A-League Men’s match referee for the first time. Skinner will take charge of this Saturday’s Round 23 fixture between Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets at Kayo Stadium. This is the latest landmark for the 26-year-old, who has been refereeing with Football West for more than 10 years…
Referee Shane Skinner gets first A-League Men’s match
Football West would like to congratulate Shane Skinner on his appointment as an A-League Men’s match referee for the first time. Skinner will take charge of this Saturday’s Round 23 fixture between Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets at Kayo Stadium. This is the latest landmark for the 26-year-old, who has been refereeing with Football West for more than 10 years…
Three-strike policy to support referees
Football West is introducing a three-strike policy to support and protect our referees. Excessive abuse towards match officials both on and off the field will be targeted under the policy. Clubs will be held accountable for the behaviour of players, coaches, other club representatives and spectators to ensure the wellbeing and safety of referees is a priority. The three-strike policy…
Three-strike policy to support referees
Football West is introducing a three-strike policy to support and protect our referees. Excessive abuse towards match officials both on and off the field will be targeted under the policy. Clubs will be held accountable for the behaviour of players, coaches, other club representatives and spectators to ensure the wellbeing and safety of referees is a priority. The three-strike policy…
