Football Far North Coast is running an introductory referee course during the school holidays at Saunders Oval in Ballina, as follows;
Date: Monday 23rd January 2023
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: Saunders Oval, Ballina
There will be NO COST to participants for attending the course and 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
- FFNC Match Officials Polo Shirt (to wear to and from games)
You can REGISTER for this course, by clicking here
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 to attend the course by clicking 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 an upcoming course first, but this certificate MUST be completed BEFORE attending a 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.
