Football Brisbane Club Referee Course - Expressions of Interest Sought

There is every chance that at some stage during the season, there will be no referees appointed to your game or your child's game (Under 12 to senior mens and womens). This has already occurred in several senior games and also junior grading games. There is a real shortage of referees available and Football Brisbane acknowledge that at least 10% of games each weekend will have no referees appointed. So, what can we do??

Junior games, according to the rules, MUST proceed. Senior games are a little different however it is preferred that they too proceed. So, someone will have to step up and referee the game!!! A daunting task to be sure however with knowledge of the rules and their interpretations, the task is less daunting.

Souths United are seeking expressions of interest from parents, coaches, managers and older siblings to run a Football Brisbane Club Referee Course. Successful participants will then be issued a certificate and be eligible to referee any games at Souths (age dependent) where Football Brisbane Referees are not appointed. Memo 14-28  Club Referee Programme 2014

The course is in 2 parts:

Part 1    complete the online Rules of the Game component

              This provides a basic introduction to the Laws of the Game and their interpretations. You need to complete this in order to receive a certificate identifying you have demonstrated awareness in the Laws of the Game.

Part 2   Attend the FREE One Day Workshop (date to be confirmed)

              The WORKSHOP will cover:

• Laws of the Game with practical demonstrations
• Field inspections
• Incident Reports and online reporting
• Positioning for Referees and Assistants
• Flag and Whistle use
• Advanced offside practical demonstration
• Foul identification
• Team sheets and match reporting of a football match
• Match official ethics

If you are interested in attending this course, please advise Beth at secretary@southsunited.org.au. Please complete the online Rules of the Game component and print your certificate at the conclusion. Please advise Beth when you have your certificate. A date for the Workshop will be set once sufficient people have successfully completed the online component. A minimum of 10 participants is needed to hold the workshop.

Please ensure you bring with you to the workshop:  Pen and notebook, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, sunscreen, water bottle, hat and clothing suitable for outdoor activities.  A whistle will also be required. The preferred whistle is a Fox 40 classic. These are available for approx $10 at Veto Sports amongst other suppliers.