Football Far North Coast (FFNC) is providing one LAST opportunity for individuals to become a match official this season, with an Online Level 4 Referee Course to be held via Zoom over two sessions in June. The full details are below.
Course Details
Dates
– Session One: Thursday 8 June
– Session One: Thursday 15 June
(Participants much attend BOTH sessions)
Time: 5:30pm – 9pm (both sessions)
Venue: ONLINE via Zoom
Click here to REGISTER
There is a $120 upfront cost, however FFNC will reimburse the full amount upon the following conditions being met;
- Participation in BOTH sessions of the course;
- Completion of the requirements of the course (submission of participant manual that is completed during the course);
- Registration as a match official with FFNC;
- Providing a copy of the receipt to FFNC, showing the course payment made to Northern NSW Football (NNSWF);
- Beyond the first appointment as a match official in 2023.
New match officials receive all the benefits listed below, which allows participants to begin officiating in 2023;
- 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
Eligibility:
Participants should be 13 years of age or older OR turning 13 no later than the end of June 2023 (noting that participants CANNOT be appointed on matches until they turn 13).
Requirements:
1. Register for this course (click here).
2. 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 an upcoming course first, but if possible, this certificate should be completed before the first session of 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. Register as a match official with Football Far North Coast (click here)
4. Participants MUST have available a printed or digital version of their participant workbook, which must be completed as part of the course (the participant manual is provided via email prior to the course).
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.
