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Football NSW referees appointed to 2025 FIFA International Referee Lists
Nine referees from Football NSW have been confirmed as part of Football Australia’s appointments to the 2025 FIFA International Referee Lists. NSW Futsal Referees Association member Dion Bradley has been elevated to the international list for 2025, replacing fellow NSWFRA official Ryan Shepheard (pictured), who retires as Australia’s most-decorated futsal referee. Football NSW representatives Ben…
Read MoreFootball NSW ready for 2025 National Futsal Championships
This week 31 teams representing Football NSW Metro and Country will compete in the 2025 National Futsal Championships, hosted by Football Victoria at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Victoria from 8 – 12 January 2025. The five-day event will see up to 13 age divisions across female and male categories, inclusive of a…
Read MoreFootball NSW seeking Match Commissioners for 2025 season
Football NSW is seeking expressions of interest for numerous volunteers for Match Commissioner roles. The Role of a Match Commissioner is to assist the Football NSW Competitions Department in the operation and delivery of Competitions and Tournaments administered by Football NSW. These Competitions and Tournaments include but are not limited to: NPL Men’s Fixtures Championship…
Read MoreRyan Shepheard retires as Australia’s most decorated futsal referee
When Ryan Shepheard blows the full-time whistle at the Football NSW Futsal Premier League Open Men’s Grand Final this Saturday, he will also call time on a career which has seen him rise to the status of Australia’s most decorated futsal referee. Ryan Shepheard describes refereeing as much about mindset as it is about technical…
Read More2025 Football NSW Competitions Match Schedules Released
Football NSW has officially released its entire match-day schedules for all NPL Men’s and Women’s, Senior Men’s and Women’s Leagues, Boys’ and Girls’ Youth Leagues, MJDL, GJDL and AYL competitions for the 2025 season. Football NSW would like to take this opportunity to thank all Clubs for their patience and prompt assistance regarding the formatting…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s Grand Final Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition draws to a conclusion on Saturday with a thrilling Grand Final matchup. Premiers SD Raiders Futsal take on second place Sydney Futsal Club in Dural for the trophy. Let’s get onto the preview. SD Raiders Futsal vs Sydney Futsal Club, Saturday 21 December, 3pm, The Centre –…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Grand Final Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s season finishes up with a blockbuster Grand Final on Saturday in Dural. Premiers Phoenix Futsal Club takes on second place Macarthur Quake Futsal Club. Let’s get onto the preview. Phoenix Futsal Club vs Macarthur Quake Futsal Club, Saturday 21 December, 4:30pm, The Centre – Dural Our Open Men’s…
Read More2025 Season Insurance Update
The Football NSW Insurance Program includes Personal Accident insurance for appropriately registered players and/or non-playing officials that are injured while engaged in activities sanctioned by Football NSW. The Personal Accident insurance this year aligns with the National Insurance Program, ensuring the continued provision of Capital benefits and non-Medicare medical benefits and sustainability of the program.…
Read MoreOffice Closure Dates
Football NSW wishes to advise that the office will be shut from Friday the 20th of December (COB) and re-open on Monday 6th January 2025. A big acknowledgement and thank you to the administrators, committee members, volunteers, coaches and referees who made it possible for our players to enjoy the game throughout the season. Have…
Read MoreSarah Ho calls time on A-Leagues career
On Saturday, Football NSW match official Sarah Ho took to the field on a national league fixture for the last time, serving as assistant referee for the match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Western United at CommBank Stadium. Originally from Nepean, Sarah has spent 21 years at the peak of domestic football in Australia across…
Read MoreFootball NSW State Teams selected for 2025 National Futsal Championships
31 teams have been selected to compete representing Football NSW at the 2025 National Futsal Championships in Melbourne. The tournament will be hosted by Football Victoria at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Victoria from 8 – 12 January 2025. The five-day event will see up to 13 age divisions across female and male…
Read MoreMember Protection & Insurance Update – December 2024
Child Safe Standards in Sport If your club is still on its journey to compliance with the Child Safe Standards visit the Office of Sport Child Safe Sport Implementation Guide Verify WWC Numbers or Cop a Fine The NSW OCG has started issuing fines to organisations found not verifying WWC Numbers in the WWC online…
Read MoreFootball NSW representatives selected for National Referee Academy
Four Football NSW referees have been selected for the second intake of the Football Australia Referee Academy (FARA). Football NSW match officials Charlotte Flynn (Football South Coast Referees), Mia Velarde (Manly Warringah Football Referees Association), Eric Saba (North West Sydney Football Referees Association) and Alessandro Llana (Manly Warringah Football Referees Association) have been selected for…
Read MoreA-League Men’s debuts for Football NSW referees
Three Football NSW match officials made their debuts in the A League Men’s (ALM) competition over the past two rounds. Assistant referees Maddy Allum (Auckland FC v Newcastle Jets) and Emma Kocbek (Macarthur FC v Brisbane Roar) will made their first appearances in Round 6 of the ALM after several seasons in the A-League Women’s…
Read MoreFootball NSW celebrates International Volunteer Day 2024
In another record-breaking year of growth, Football NSW recognises the role volunteers play in continuing to support all facets of our game. Marking the latest edition of International Volunteer Day, Football NSW is proud to have seen an incredible 23% increase in volunteer numbers across community football in 2024. Whether it’s setting up fields, managing…
Read MoreFootball NSW referees selected for 2025 National Futsal Championships
Football NSW is proud to have 34 referees selected to officiate at 2025 National Futsal Championships in Melbourne. The tournament will be hosted by Football Victoria at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Victoria from 8 – 12 January 2025. The five-day event will see up to 13 age divisions across female and male…
Read MoreLocal C Diploma Courses Confirmed for early 2025
Football NSW have confirmed seven AFC/FA C Diploma courses to be held in conjunction with local member associations in the opening months of 2025. There are currently 10 C Diploma courses open for enrolment, with three courses currently scheduled at Valentine Sports Park in Glenwood, the home of Football NSW. Coaches must complete a Foundation…
Read MoreFirst Nations Scholarship Applications Open
Football NSW is pleased to announce a range of scholarships to provide opportunities and increase the representation of First Nations participants in the game. Developed in conjunction with the Football NSW Indigenous Advisory Group, applications are now open for player and coach scholarships, with referee scholarships to be released in future weeks. These scholarships are…
Read MoreMember Protection Update – October 2024
Latest information and updates for eSafety, Child Protection and Sporting Integrity. Child Safe Training The Office of the Children’s Guardian have a series of free Child Safe webinars and face-to-face sessions in Sydney and regional areas. Details and Registration Sport Integrity Workshops and Webinars Identifying & Addressing Inappropriate Behaviour – webinar Keeping Children Safe in…
Read More22 FNSW officials selected for upcoming A-League Men’s and Women’s season
Football Australia has announced the Match Officials Panels for the 2024-25 A-Leagues season, with 22 Football NSW officials selected for the campaign. Molly Godsell (fourth official) and Alexis Johnson (assistant referee) have earned selection to the A-League Women’s panel for the first time, marking a significant milestone in their careers after progressing through the Football…
Read MoreJim Fraser named Coaching Conference Guest of Honour
Football NSW are proud to announce Australian Football Hall Of Fame Member Jim Fraser as the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference Guest of Honour. Born in Sydney in 1948, his dad was an ice hockey goaltender, but Jim made his game football. He started at Polonia where his talent was recognised early as he was selected as…
Read MoreYouth-Only Coaching Courses Open for Registrations
Aged under 18 and looking to get into football coaching? Register for our youth only coaching courses! Delivered in an inclusive environment with accredited coach mentor, participants can register for either the Foundation of Football (ages 14 to 17) or the Foundation of Goalkeeping (ages 16 to 17). Foundation of Football The Foundation of Football…
Read MoreTalent Support Program teams ready for Sunshine Coast tournament
Four teams representing the Football NSW Talent Support Program will compete in the State of Origin Cup tournament being hosted by Football Queensland in the Sunshine Coast from September 27 to 29. Teams from the TSP Metro and TSP Regional will be competing in the Under 14 Boys and Under 14 Girls competitions, with players…
Read MoreUpcoming Foundation of Football Courses
Football NSW and local Member Associations have confirmed the next batch of Foundation of Football courses to be hosted with places remaining. The Foundation of Football is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to approximately fifteen (15) years old. This course is a…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Windsor) Results
Hawkesbury PCYC recently hosted the 2024 Windsor Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in August. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Windsor) Final Results 10s Boys – Norwest Christian College 4-3 The Hills Grammar School 10s Girls – Castle Cove Public School 3-1 Norwest Christian College 13s Boys – The Hills Grammar School 3-0 Penrith Anglican College B 13s Girls…
Read MoreCoaching Positions Available: Future Sapphires Program
Football NSW invites suitably qualified Football coaches and Strength and Conditioning coaches to apply for a position within the Future Sapphires Program for the inaugural 2025 season. The Future Sapphires program is a supplementary program aimed to run alongside players’ club commitments to prepare players for the National Youth Championships and future national team representation. The…
Read MoreReferee futsal this season!
The NSW Futsal Referees Association (NSWFRA) is seeking expressions of interest to referee futsal this season in preparation for its upcoming courses. NSWFRA is the sole provider of match officials to Football NSW affiliated futsal competitions. Football NSW has affiliated community futsal competitions in the following areas that the NSWFRA are particularly interested in attracting…
Read MoreLocal C Diploma Courses Confirmed
Football NSW have confirmed six AFC/FA C Diploma courses to be held in conjunction with local member associations in the coming months. There are currently 11 C Diploma courses open for enrolment, with five courses currently scheduled at Valentine Sports Park in Glenwood, the home of Football NSW. Please note Coaches must complete a Foundation…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Sutherland) Results
Menai Indoor Sports Centre recently hosted the 2024 Sutherland Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in July. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Sutherland) Final Results 10s Boys – Oatley West Public School 3-1 Croydon Public School 10s Girls – Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School 4-0 Amity College Illawarra 13s Boys – Newington College Black 7-0 St…
Read MoreRegional CPD Workshops Announced
The Football NSW Coach Development team has confirmed two regional CPD workshops to further upskill local coaches. To be held in Albury and Wagga Wagga, the two workshops add to the existing schedule that includes online opportunities as well as in-person events in local associations across metropolitan Sydney and regional areas. All workshops will contribute…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Profile: Graham Arnold
Football NSW is delighted to have Socceroos Coach Graham Arnold as one of the guest speakers on Day 2 of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Arnold played for Australia in 88 matches, including 56 A internationals and scored 33 goals, 19 at A level. Graham’s coaching career started in 1998, when he was appointed…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Profile: Ernie Merrick
Football NSW is delighted to have Ernie Merrick as one of the guest speakers for the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Ernie Merrick is an esteemed figure in the world of football, known for his vast experience and expertise in the sport. He currently serves as the Chief Football Officer of Football Australia, a position…
Read More2025 Fustal State Team Trial Dates Announced
Football NSW has announced the dates and locations of the official State Futsal Team trials for the 2025 Football Australia National Futsal Championships. The tournament will be hosted by Football Victoria in Melbourne from the 8th to the 12th January 2024 (Wednesday – Sunday). The Football NSW Futsal State Team program provides players with the…
Read MoreRyan Shepheard selected to officiate at 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup
NSW Futsal Referees Association member Ryan Shepheard will be representing Australia as part of the officiating team for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, to be held in Uzbekistan from September 14 to October 6. Shepheard has been a FIFA Futsal Referee since 2009 and has previously officiated at tournaments such as the FIFA Futsal…
Read MoreFootball NSW hosts Youth Female Coach Development Program
During these school holidays, Football NSW played host to 18 players from the Girls Youth League One and Girls Youth League Two competitions, offering these 13-to-18-year-old participants from across the competition the opportunity to gain their Foundation of Football coaching qualifications in a more comfortable environment amongst like-aged and minded individuals. “The Youth Female Coach…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Blacktown) Results
Blacktown Leisure Centre recently hosted the 2024 Blacktown Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in May. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Blacktown) Final Results 14s Boys – Ryde Secondary College 1-0 Rouse Hill High School 14s Girls – William Clarke College 3-2 St Luke’s Grammar School Dee Why 16s Boys – Mitchell High School 4-0 William Clarke…
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