--- title: Officiating American Football Queensland description: Get paid to have the best spot on the field. Become an American Football Official today and get paid $35-$80 per game. --- [![American Football QLD Logo](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AFA_STATE%20SHIELD_QLD_COLOUR_RGB-4.png?width=100&height=100&name=AFA_STATE%20SHIELD_QLD_COLOUR_RGB-4.png "American Football QLD Logo")](https://americanfootballqld.org.au) Open menu - New to American Football - [Need equipment?](https://impactsportsaus.com/) - [Find a club](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football) - Age Matrix & Fees - [Competitions](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/competitions) - [QLD Mens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/qld-mens) - [SEQ u18](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-juniors) - [SEQ u14](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u14-tackle) - [SEQ u12](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u12-tackle) - [SEQ Open Womens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-womens) - Flag Football - Adult Social Leagues - [UQ Uni League](https://account.gridiron.assemblesports.io/c/state/gq/finder?id=3001502) - 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[QLD Mens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/qld-mens) - [SEQ u18](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-juniors) - [SEQ u14](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u14-tackle) - [SEQ u12](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u12-tackle) - [SEQ Open Womens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-womens) - Flag Football - Adult Social Leagues - [UQ Uni League](https://account.gridiron.assemblesports.io/c/state/gq/finder?id=3001502) - [Brisbane Flag Central League](https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneFlagAmericanFootball) - [Brisbane South League](https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneFlagAmericanFootball) - [Junior/Youth Leagues](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/qld-flag-football-junior-league) - [U17 Girls Development League](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/qld-flag-football-junior-league) - Inside AFQ - [Governance](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/governance) - [Annual Report](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/2024-annual-report) - [Report an Integrity Issue](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/integrity) - [Contact Us](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/contact-us) - Representative Teams - High Performance Pathways - Tackle - [Womens Sundevils](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/sundevils-womens) - [U18 Sundevils](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/sundevils-u18s) - [Mens Sundevils](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/sundevils-mens) - [Mens Irukandji](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/irukandji-mens) - Flag Football - [Women's Sundevils](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/sundevils-womens-flag) - Men's Irukandji - Men's Sundevils - U17 Sundevils - U15 Sundevils - [Performance Pathways](https://endzoneacademy.com.au/) - [News](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news) - [Officiating](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/officiating) - [Coaching](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/coaches-accreditation) [Sign in](https://account.gridiron.assemblesports.io/c/state/gq/dashboard) [Sign up](https://account.gridiron.assemblesports.io/c/state/gq/sign-up) # AMERICAN FOOTBALL OFFICIALS Offiicating is a fantastic way to get involved with AFQ whilst keeping fit, developing people skillsm making friends and earning money. With Flag Football growing at a rapid pace in Queensland, there are always plenty of opportunities across QLD to get involved. You can become a Side Judge, Back Judge, Field Judge, Line Judge, Centre Judge, Umpire or Referee [Become an Official](https://share.hsforms.com/1DWN1EHZQSpGihZWxwRVFJAnoga6) ## Proudly partnering with [![AFA\_Crest\_Colour](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AFA_Crest_Colour.png?width=100&height=116&name=AFA_Crest_Colour.png)](https://americanfootball.org.au/) [![Impact Sports](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Impact%20Sports%20Logos%204.png?width=100&height=100&name=Impact%20Sports%20Logos%204.png)](https://impactsportsaus.com) [![Queensland Government Logo](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/qld-crest-on-top-2linestacked-b-w.jpg?width=80&height=100&name=qld-crest-on-top-2linestacked-b-w.jpg)](https://www.qld.gov.au/) [![Endzone Football Academy](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ENDZONE_Artboard%203%20copy%205@3x.png?width=93&height=100&name=ENDZONE_Artboard%203%20copy%205@3x.png)](https://endzoneacademy.com.au/) [![Australian Gridiron Officials Association](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AGOA%20Logo.jpg?width=80&height=100&name=AGOA%20Logo.jpg)](https://ago.org.au/) ![445400412\_876750691116233\_1608523366447929013\_n](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/445400412_876750691116233_1608523366447929013_n.jpg?width=2000&name=445400412_876750691116233_1608523366447929013_n.jpg) ## We need you! **Officials receive free of charge:** - An uniform (paid for by QGOA, subsidised by American Football Queensland – includes on-field shirt, pants, hat, penalty flag, and whistle) - An Officiating handbook – outlining everything official needs to know including modified rules for each age group **Officials get paid to keep fit:** - A game day match fee ranging from $35 to $80 depending on the age group or competition - A travel allowance if needed to travel to support games over 1 hr away. [Sign up today](https://share.hsforms.com/1DWN1EHZQSpGihZWxwRVFJAnoga6) # Officials' Responsibilities & Positions The seven American Football officials on the field have specific roles and responsibilities that make it possible to correctly and consistently call games at football’s highest level. Proper training and positioning prepare officials to be in the right place to make the right call. Click through each officials to see where they line up, what they watch for on every play and what they do between plays to keep the action moving. Find a training session - ![Referee](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Referee.png?width=872&height=905&name=Referee.png) - ![Umpire](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Umpire.png) - ![Down judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Down%20judge.png) - ![Line Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Line%20Judge.png) - ![Field Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Field%20Judge.png) - ![Side Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Side%20Judge.png) - ![Back Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Back%20Judge.png) - ![Referee](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Referee.png?width=872&height=905&name=Referee.png) - ![Umpire](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Umpire.png) - ![Down judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Down%20judge.png) - ![Line Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Line%20Judge.png) - ![Field Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Field%20Judge.png) - ![Side Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Side%20Judge.png) - ![Back Judge](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Back%20Judge.png) ## Frequently asked questions Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out to our [customer support](https://tailwindui.com/components/marketing/sections/faq-sections#) team. Who Can Officiate? Anyone with an interest or background in the game of football (flag, touch or tackle). We will help you understand the various positions and rules and you can start when you are ready.  Why Become An Official? Great way to stay physically active Give back to the game of football Stay involved in football Serve as a role model or mentor and develop leadership skills Meet new people and socialise Work as part of a team Learn new skills Develop people management and conflict resolution skills Opportunities to participate in regional, national or international competitions Do Officials Get Paid? Yes they do! Officials receive a game fee based on their accreditation level and the level of competition they are working. We have school program officials, flag officials, tackle officials and more. All positions get paid. First Year’s Expectations Your first year as an official involves a lot of learning. American Football Queensland runs training courses online and in person and you will be contacted by your local training leader to participate with the local officiating team. They will provide you with training materials and guides to ensure you can become an effective American Football official. ​As part of an officials team, your fellow crew members will be there with you every step of the way, helping answer all of your questions and making sure that you’re in the right position to make the call. You will not be expected to be Referee of our top competition in your first year so don't worry. ## Reach Out If you have any questions you can reach out to our Queensland Officials via email or phone QGOA President - Tim Redshaw +61410146222 [qgoa@gridironqueensland.au](mailto:qgoa@gridironqueensland.au) GQ President - James Cowlishaw +61411453937 [president@gridironqueensland.au](mailto:president@gridironqueensland.au)   [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AmericanFootballQLD) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/americanfootballqld/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-football-qld/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@americanfootballqld) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@americanfootballqld) © 2026 American Football QLD Inc.  All rights reserved.  American Football QLD acknowledges the traditional owners as the custodians of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. 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