Referee Pathway

Age Group

Prerequisite

Development Pathway

Competition Pathway

National Pathway

Ideal Development Pathway

25 – 34 yrs old
(up to compulsory FIFA retirement age of 45)

Maintain consistent high performance

FIFA Referee

S.League; Prime League

AFF Competitions
AFC Competitions
FIFA Competitions

Attachments of referees to Top Asian Leagues Employment of full time referees

22 – 34 yrs old

At least 1 to 2 years of experience.
Officiate at least 30 to 40 matches per year.

FAS Class 1

S.League; Prime League; NFL Div 1

NIL

20 – 34 yrs old

At least 1 to 2 yrs experience.
Officiate at least 30 to 40 matches per year.

FAS Class 2

Prime League; NFL Div 1; NFL Div 2

NIL

18 – 34 yrs old

At least 1 to 2 yrs experience.
Officiate at least 30 to 40 matches per year.

Class 3

NFL Div 2; Business; House and Government Services League

NIL

16 – 34 yrs old

Must pass the theory, fitness and practical tests set by FAS

Trainees

Friendly matches

NIL