Do you want to be a MiniRoo Referee this upcoming season?
We need players from within the club to step up and control the MiniRoo’s games. If you are interested in refereeing games for the the younger players, please send an email through to Jade via refs@belmontfc.com.au telling us your name, age and a contact phone number.
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) in partnership with its Community Football partner, Newcastle Permanent Building Society (NPBS), will launch its annual Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week for 2018 on Monday 23rd July until Sunday 29th July 2018.
Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week provides the football community the chance to show its appreciation of referees and match officials and demonstrate they are valued members of the football family, respected by players, coaches and supporters alike.
Throughout the week, NNSWF and Newcastle Permanent will share stories of Referees and Match Officials from across the region, imparting their journeys and experiences of officiating in football.
NNSWF Community Football Manager, Pete Haynes points out that Match Officials are the backbone of football.
“Officiating a match is often a thankless task, however, match officials are vital to the game ensuring consistency, fair play and safety, in turn creating enjoyment for players, coaches and spectators,” Haynes said.
On match days, clubs are encouraged to thank each of the referees and show their appreciation of their hard work.
Newcastle Permanent CEO Terry Millett acknowledged the vital role of referees and match officials in community football.
“Through Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week we are able to recognise the important role referees play in reinforcing a culture of fair play and respect on the field. We would like to thank all referees across Northern NSW for their contributions to the game and congratulate them on their commitment and dedication to the game.”
Further to Referee Recognition Week, Newcastle Permanent supports match officials through its Community Award Program where it recognises a Community Referee of the Month across each of Northern NSW Football’s seven Member Zones. This program also recognises volunteers and coaches, along with a Club of The Month.
Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Profiles:
Due to continued enquiries from people wanting to become referees, and in order to try and obtain more match officials for our local branches, NNSW Football are running yet another Level 4 Referee Course.
The details of the course are as follows:
Sunday 3 June 2018
Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
Speers Point
9.00am – 5.00pm
Cost – $50.00
Registrations for the course are now open and can be made by clicking on the following link:
https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=18520
If you know or hear of any potential new referees, please encourage them to attend this course. Given that referee registrations close on 30 June 2018, this course is likely to be the last one held locally until the end of the current season.
To undertake this training program you must be at least 13 years of age and have successfully passed the online Laws of the Game within the past two years.
This training program is aimed at match officials officiating in junior and youth matches.
The program consists of theory modules, practical sessions and practical mentoring in matches as a referee and assistant referee.
Upon completion of all components referees will be officially qualified as a Level 4 Referee. The qualification is valid for a period of up to 4 years.