Players weren’t the only ones that cheered Community Football’s return; referees were also rejoicing as Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association President Chris Young saw 75 of his officials hit-up the various pitches in week one of the association’s matches. “Like for everyone in Football, it was a relief to be back on the
Jones: “My life has changed completely”
Referees have also felt the full effects of what has been a surreal 2020 Football season in NSW courtesy of the dreaded COVID-19 epidemic with well known female official Kelly Jones succumbing to the massive changes that have hit the sport during the lockdown period. “With the restrictions in place such as staying at home, no football, not being
Kelly Jones returns to W-League officiating action
One of Football NSW’s leading female referees Kelly Jones is set to make a return when she takes charge of the Round 2 W-League clash when the Western Sydney Wanderers take on the Newcastle Jets at Bankwest Stadium on Friday night. The 29-year-old will make her return officiating the big match after taking a short-break from football following
Upcoming Referee Courses at Valentine Sports Park
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
