Match officials were recently recognised for their individual achievements and collective contribution throughout season 2022, with the Match Officials Awards Day being held at the Lismore Workers Sports Club in Goonellabah on Saturday 5th November. Match officials and their family…
HELP efforts to promote the game by becoming a referee. Existing and former players, coaches, parents and supporters are urged to step forward and become a match official. Details about the next Level 4 New Referee’s Course (anticipated to be…
Northern NSW Football has taken the initiative to improve the number of referees across its region. NNSWF CEO David Eland and NNSWF Referees Manager Brad Carlin facilitated a forum at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility on 3 August…
The ever present situation (in every region) that regretfully sees an insufficient number of match officials, continues to be a reality that just doesn’t resonate enough with most players/coaches/parents/spectators. Payment is of course ONE factor (noting that fees are paid…
Football Far North Coast invites individuals who are aged at least 13 years, to register and subsequently participate in an upcoming referees course (Introductory Level 4 Course) that is scheduled as follows; Dates and Times; Session 1: 5:30pm – 8:30pm,…
A presentation has been released by Football Australia, outlining the changes to the Laws of the Game that will apply for the 2022 season. The most significant change this season is in relation to handball, which follows the changes/refinements that…
Football Far North Coast will be running a Level 4 New Referees Course in March. This course offers a great opportunity for participants particularly in the Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores areas where there is a particular shortage of…
The 2022 FFNC Annual Match Officials Seminar was held in Goonellabah on Sunday 13th February with over 50 local match officials attending. The annual seminar brings match officials together as a group to provide coaching, instruction and support in preparation…
Referees who officiate on NNSWF Premier Senior and Youth competitions as well as community Zone Football League competitions are well prepared for the upcoming season after attending NNSWF’s State Referee Conference pre-season seminars. About 200 referees attended the conference held…
Football Far North Coast will be running a FAST-TRACK Level 4 New Referees Course in early February. This course is specifically for adults who wish to become a match official, with FFNC urging existing adult players, team officials and supporters…
