Accreditation Courses

Interested in learning more about touch football? Take advantage of our FREE coach and referee accreditation courses.

All accreditation courses are now managed through Touch Football Australia's THE NEST, an online learning platform.

To complete your accreditation, visit THE NEST, create your profile, and enrol in your desired course.

Once you've enrolled in your course, and completed the online requirements, you will then be prompted to enrol into a face-to-face session. Failing to enrol means you won't be able to attend the session and complete your accreditation.

Upcoming Coach Courses

Foundation Coach
(Club coaches)

TBA (early 2026)

Register Interest

Talent Coach
(Saints representative coaches)

TBA

REGISTER INTEREST

Upcoming Referee Courses

Affiliate
(formerly Level 1)
Face-to-face only — 3 hours
No prerequisites
Must be turning 12 (or older) this year
Winter Season
February 2026 (TBC)
March 2026 (TBC)
Summer Season
August 2026 (TBC)
September 2026 (TBC)
Representative
(formerly Level 2 and 3)
e-Learning — 6 modules
Must hold Affiliate (former Level 1) accreditation
Must be turning 13 (or older) this year

The Representative Theory course can be completed at any time online via The Nest.

Cost is $44, paid online during enrolment.

Ready to Start?

If you're ready to start your accreditation as a coach or referee, visit THE NEST today!

Visit THE NEST