Football NSW are holding upgrade Referee and Assessors courses at Valentine Sports Park in October and November. All courses will be conducted at Valentine Sports Park, with the sessions commencing at 9am to 5pm. Referee Level 2 Sunday 3 November 2019, Valentine Sports
After 50 consecutive seasons, Barnes says farewell to officiating
After an incredible 50 consecutive seasons of service, legendary Football NSW referee James Barnes has made the tough decision to hang up his whistle. ‘Barnesie’ shocked attendees at the NSW State League Football Referees General Meeting at Bankstown Sports Club on Friday night as he announced that the 2019 season was his last. Barnes has
All female referees panel to officiate in Manly
Many Warringah Football Association will witness an all-female refereeing team on Saturday in the Open Women’s Premier League clash between St Augustine’s and CC Strikers in the match of the round at Cromer Park. Naomi Peterson, an experienced MWFRA referee will take charge of the 6pm Premier League match and Jasmin Hill will officiate the
Referee Courses Available Enrol Now!
There is still time to become a Football NSW Referee in 2019. Football NSW is holding a number of courses in the upcoming weeks at Valentine Sports Park, including during the school holidays. Follow the links below to register: Friday 19th July: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=20616 Sunday 4th August:
Living legend referee James Barnes hits 50th consecutive season
The 2019 season is a special one for Football NSW referee James Barnes; it marks his 50th consecutive year with whistle in hand. Barnes, or ‘Barnesie’ as he is affectionately known, is a remarkable servant of the game hailing from the Nepean district and a tremendous character both on and off the pitch. Managing 50 seasons, year in year out,
