Delfina Shakespear is a woman match official in both the Ninja A-League and the Capital Football competitions (soccer). With 99 A-League Women’s matches under her belt, she is paving the way for greater female representation, participation and inclusivity in the sport.
Delfina is heavily involved at Capital Football, advocating to change the culture around respectful behaviours and safe participation environments for all, particularly match officials, via campaigns such as ‘We Play as One’ and ‘Reduce Abuse’.
A role model showing other women what they, too, can achieve, Delfina also commits her time to mentoring, advocating and leadership. She is an example of what women can aspire to in sport at both national and state levels, on and off the field.
In 2019, Delfina was awarded both Capital Football NPL Women's and Men's Referee of the Year, and in 2024, she won the ACT Woman of the Year – Special Commendation Award.