2026 Referee Resources - Pine Hills FC

2026 Referee Resources

We have created this page as a central hub of useful resources to support referees in their role. If there is anything you would like added to this page or anything on this page requires updating, please email referees@pinehillsfootball.com

PHFC Referee Handbook

The Club Referee Handbookcontains information on policies and procedures specific to how the referee program operates at Pine Hills. All referees should read it carefully and direct any questions to referees@pinehillsfootball.com. 

Referee Pre-Game Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure you, the players and team officials are all ready for a good, clean game. 


Submit Game Results

Game results only need to be recorded for U13 games and above. 


Please try and enter game results into Squadi in the first instance. Instructions on how to do this can be found here.

You will only be able to enter scores into Squadi if both team sheets have been submitted. 

If you are unable to enter scores into Squadi for any reason, you can submit them via the following Football Queensland Form:

https://footballqld.formstack.com/forms/referee_send_off_incident_reports_form



Rules

Summary of Competition Elements
This presentation provides a summary of the key elements for each competition run by Football Queensland. FQ Academy League info can be found on slide 8, Community Compeition Info (U13-U18) can be found on slide 14.

Detailed Rules
At this link you can find the detailed rules for all competitions played at Pine Hills.

Please note, the Advanced Rules of Compeition apply to:
  1. FQ Academy Leagues
  2. National Premier Leagues Men & Women
  3. Football Queensland Premier League 1-2 Men & Women

  1. FQPL 3 - 6 Men 
  2. FQPL 3 - 4 Women 
  3. FQPL (Regional) 
  4. Senior Community Competitive Divisional Leagues 
  5. Football Queensland administered Masters Leagues 
  6. Junior Community Competitive Divisional Leagues, including any Girls Only competitions
  7. Junior Non-Competitive MiniRoos and U12 Leagues

Miniroos, U12 & U13 all have their own play formats and modified rules.

IFAB Laws of the Game
U14 and above all follow the Laws of the Game. We strongly recommend referees download the IFAB app so they have easy access to the laws, or you can view them on the IFAB website. . 

Useful Resources


Game Durations

A summary of game durations for all compeitions can be found here.


Ball Sizes

Ball  Sizes


AR Flag Signals

You can access a PDF of AR Flag Signals here. 

F Lag  Signals


Incident Reporting Policy

The mental, emotional and physical safety of our referees is of the highest importance at Pine Hills. The following process has been established to support referees should an incident occur. Incident Reporting Policy


Team Manager Referee Guide

This guide has been provided to Team Officials to assist with understanding how referees are appointed to games and the responsibilities of Team Officials as it relates to the officiating of their games. Team Manager Referee Guide.


Responsibilities of Ground Officials
The responsibilities of ground officials can be found here

Football Queensland Send off & Incident Report

Send off and Incident Report 

A send off & incident report is completed by the centre referee when they had to send someone off during a game or if there was a reportable incident with a player, spectator or team official. Referees should submit this form via Squadi in the first instance or use the link below if Squadi isn't working.

Referee Send-off & Incident Reports Form - Intellistack

The following resources will help you complete the Send-off & Incident Reports Form:

Advice-For-Match-Officials-Writing-A-Send-Off-Report-.pdf

Sin-Bin-Guidelines-for-Match-Officials.pdf

 FQ-Sanction-Codes-V3.pdf

 

Upskill Here

Referee Admin Update - March 2026

In this video we cover:

  • Accessing referee resources
  • How to enter your availability in Assignr
  • Changes to Laws of the Game
  • How to enter Scores in Squadi


Football Queensland Training Minis 

These short clips cover some of the main rules as a referee. 


Understanding the Offside Rule



Offisde Rule - Substitutions - Hand Balls

This short training presentation will help you to understand the offside rule, substitutions and handballs.

Understanding the Offside Rule

offside rule front page


If you have a topic you would like us to cover just email referees@pinehillsfootball.com.

Providing Feedback to the Club

If you have feedback on the Referee Program specifically you are always welcome to email referees@pinehillsfootball.com, however you can also submit feedback on referees, or on any topic related to the Club, via the Club's online Feedback form. A link is provided below. 

https://form.jotform.com/Pine_Hills/pine-hills-football-club-feedback

Your Referee Coordination Team

Referee Coordinator - Christine Percy

Email: referees@pinehilllsfootball.com
Phone: 0402 211 927
Christine

Saturday Referee Supervisor - Tracy Scaroni
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Referee Trainer - Andy Vale
PXL 20260326 085643532

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In the case of inclement weather - advice on status of fields will be posted here no later than 4:00pm on the day.

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