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Courses offer chance for new referees to take up the whistle for season ahead

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New referees — or those wanting to become referees — can attend entry-level courses in the Northern and WaiBOP football regions. Northern Region Football and WaiBOP football both offer courses for those who want to take up refereeing. To register … Read More

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NRF to host free one-day women-only course for newcomers to refereeing

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Northern Region Football will host a free one-day Level 1 refereeing course specially for women on Sunday February 12, 2023. In its promotion of the course, NRF says: “The Level 1 course is made up of both theory and practical … Read More

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Two New Zealand referees chosen to officiate at FIFA Women’s World Cup

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Two New Zealand referees have made the list of 107 match officials to officiate at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Anna-Marie Keighley is the sole New Zealander included in the 33-strong list of referees and support referees. Main photo: … Read More

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New Zealand referees complete VAR course ahead of new pro’ club league

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Three New Zealand referees have completed a two-day course to learn how the video assistant referee (VAR) system works. Isaac Trevis, Anna-Marie Keighley and Campbell Kirk Kawana Waugh were among 14 officials from the Oceania Football Confederation who undertook the … Read More

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NRF establishes 10-person panel to provide advice on referee issues

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Ten referees have been appointed to act as a Referee Advisory Committee to provide advice to Northern Region Football. The RAC plays a crucial and strategic role advising on referee development, appointments, testing, fitness and education, as well as fostering … Read More

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Referees’ leader Ken Wallace recognised for 55 years’ service to the game

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Long-time champion of New Zealand referees Ken Wallace has been recognised for his 55 years of service to the game. Wallace has been presented with a special long-service award at a recent awards night for northern referees, following his retirement … Read More

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Referee’s open letter: ‘It’s time we worked together to save our game’

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A long-serving Waikato referee has written an open letter, pleading with the football community to band together to “address the cancer that is dissent and abuse”. Brett Chibnall, who is the Referee Appointments Officer for WaiBOP Football, says his region … Read More

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Want to get into refereeing junior football? Online courses are available

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Northern Region Football are hosting online courses for those who want to consider becoming referees for junior football. The next courses are: Wednesday April 20, 2022 (7.30pm) Thursday April 28, 2022 (7.30pm) Register your interest here Click here to register … Read More

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Free courses available for females who want to coach or referee juniors

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Ever been tempted to step off the sideline and help the next generation of female footballers through becoming a coach or referee? Here’s your chance. Northern Region Football are hosting two free courses to encourage females to take up coaching … Read More

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