Football Far North Coast is encouraging Women and Girls (aged 13 years and over in 2023) to take up the whistle this season. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand later this year, the interest in Women’s Football has never been bigger and we need more referees to continue to grow the female game locally.
Participants of the course will become qualified as an active referee and will receive all referee clothing and equipment at NO COST through the Women in Football Scholarship Program.
Participants will receive;
- Level 4 Referee Course materials
- Laws of the Game Book
- Professional Referee Whistle
- Assistant Referee Flag
- First year referee green shirt
- Black Umbro on-field Shorts
- Black Umbro on-field Socks
- Set of Red and Yellow Cards
- Match Record Book and Inserts
- 2023 Match Official Registration with FFNC
- FFNC Match Officials Polo Shirt (to wear to and from games)
The full course details are as follows;
Date: Saturday 18th March 2023 (all-female course)
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: Crawford Park, Alstonville
Click here to REGISTER
Eligibility:
Participants should be 13 years of age or older OR turning 13 no later than the end of May 2023 (noting that participants CANNOT be appointed on matches until they turn 13).
Requirements:
1. Register your interest to attend the course (click here)
2. BEFORE the day of the course ALL participants must complete the online Laws of the Game (OLTG) Certificate and provide evidence of completion. To complete this, click here.
Participants should register for the course first, but this certificate MUST be completed BEFORE attending the course. The time required to complete the OLTG Certificate will vary based on previous knowledge and experience. Participants should allow AT LEAST one hour to complete the certificate, however it may take up to between two and three hours. All answers are provided within the learning material in the OLTG certificate.
3. Participants MUST bring their printed participant workbook (provided via email prior to the course).
4. Participants should bring a pen/pencil.
5. Participants should wear suitable clothing for some short outdoor activities (weather permitting).
A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) can be found by clicking here, for those who are interested in attending a course and becoming a match official.
Anyone requiring any further information should contact Luke Mackney via email to referees@ffnc.net.au or mobile 0434 856 992.
