New Referees Course – Sunday 27th May, Alstonville

Football Far North Coast will be running a Level 4 New Referees Course in Alstonville on Sunday 27th May 2018 for those who wish to become a match official this season.

Anyone wanting to do the course should follow the links and instructions below to register for this course and complete the pre-course online Laws of the Game Certificate.   A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) can be found by clicking here.

Date and Times

Sunday 27th May:  9.30am – approx. 4.30pm

Venue

Alstonville FC Clubhouse (Crawford Park) – Freeborn Place, Alstonville

Cost & Inclusions

The fee for this course is $50, to be paid directly to FFNC by direct deposit into their bank account.

This is inclusive of NNSWF’s $35 course fee in addition to Football Far North Coast (FFNC) providing a whistle, law book, printed materials and lunch.

FFNC will REFUND the full $50 fee for all those who complete the course and then subsequently register to become an active match official this year (more details will be provided at the course). The registration fee to become an active FFNC match official in 2018 is $120 for juniors (18 years and under) and $150 for seniors (19+ years) and FFNC is also pursuing a way of easing that cost as part their strategies and objectives to deliver better outcomes. For more information about this, view the FAQ’s.

The FFNC bank account details are:

(Use the participants NAME as the reference)

Financial Institution: NewcastlePermanentBuilding Society

Account Name: Football Far NorthCoast

Account Number: 509 829 102

BSB: 650 300

Please email Luke Mackney at referees@ffnc.net.au to confirm when payment has been transferred or if there are any issues.

Eligibility

Participants for this course must be “at least” 13 years of age or older OR turning 13 no later than mid-June 2018 (noting that participants CANNOT be appointed on matches until they turn 13).

Requirements

1. To register for this course, follow this link: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/entry/?EID=18472&Template=blank&For
2. Finalise payment of the $50 course fee, per the instructions above.
3. BEFORE the first session ALL participants must complete the online Laws of the Game (OLTG) Certificate. This can be completed by going to https://laws.myfootballclub.com.au/ and following the instructions on the website. Participants can register for the upcoming course first, but this certificate MUST be completed BEFORE attending 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 two – three hours. All answers are provided within learning material in the OLTG certificate.
4. Participants should bring a pen/pencil and something to write notes in for both sessions of the course.
5. Participants should wear suitable clothing (i.e. joggers and shorts) for some short outdoor activities (weather permitting).

If anyone requires any more information please email referees@ffnc.net.au or call Luke on 0434 856 992.