Football Far North Coast will be running a Level 4 New Referees Course at Alstonville in November, as follows;

Date: Sunday 27th November 2022
Time: 9am – 3:30pm
Venue: Crawford Park, Alstonville
To register for this course please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Nj0ZZg

Registrations for this course are expected to CLOSE on the 21st November 2022.

There will be NO COST to participants for attending this course (and receiving all benefits listed below).

Football Far North Coast will cover the amount that is paid to Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) for the Referee Starter package, which provides the following items to allow 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)

Please email Luke Mackney at referees@ffnc.net.au if there are any questions.

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 for the course by following this link: https://bit.ly/3Nj0ZZg

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, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3WiHUdO

Participants should register for the upcoming course first, but this certificate MUST be completed BEFORE attending 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. 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 here: https://bit.ly/3DHuKQu

Anyone requiring any further information should contact Luke on 0434 856 992.