Referee News

Australian referees on 2017 FIFA Panel

Football Federation Australia is pleased to announce that 23 Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2017.

Hyundai A-League officials Alex King, Ben Abraham and Rick Schneider.

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FFA Referees conclude PGMOL Exchange

Hyundai A-League officials Alex King, Ben Abraham and Rick Schneider recently concluded the third instalment of Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) referee exchange program with the Premier Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).

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Grassroots refs learn from W-League idols

Twelve female grassroots referees recently had the opportunity to learn from their Westfield W-League refereeing idols as they prepared for the 2016/17 Season. The Brisbane based referees were invited to train with Westfield W-League referees Casey Reibelt, Lara Lee, Rachel Mi

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Green reaches refereeing milestone

Tonight’s Hyundai A-League match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City FC will mark a milestone for Referee Peter Green as he becomes the competition’s most capped whistle blower.

Kate Jacewicz and Renae Coghill have been appointed to referee the Final of the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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Aussie refs appointed to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final

FIFA have today announced that Australian referee Kate Jacewicz and assistant referee Renae Coghill have been appointed to referee the Final of the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup being played in Jordan today (Friday 21 October).

The participants for this year's Female Coach Developer Program.

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Female coach developer program launches

Football Federation Australia (FFA), in collaboration with FIFA, will run a Female Coach Developer Program for six chosen applicants.

FFA has partnered with BLK for the next four seasons.

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FFA announce BLK Refereeing Partnership

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced they have partnered with leading international sports apparel brand BLK as the official referee apparel supplier for the next four seasons.

Ben Williams has announced his retirement.

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Experienced A-League referee announces retirement

Australia’s most experienced Hyundai A-League referee Ben Williams has announced his retirement.

FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg gestures for a football during the Euro 2016 final.

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MLS to host IFAB workshop on VAR experiments

The second workshop on experiments with video assistant referees (VARs) in football will be hosted by Major League Soccer (MLS) from 19 to 21 July in New Jersey, USA.

Aussie futsal referee Chris Colley (centre) has been appointed to officiate at this year's FIFA Futsal World Cup.

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Chris Colley selected for FIFA Futsal World Cup

FIFA have announced that leading Australian futsal referee Chris Colley has been selected for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 being held in Colombia in September.

Sarah Ho has retired from the Hyundai A-League.

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Assistant Referee announces retirement from Hyundai A-League

Assistant Referee Sarah Ho has announced that she will retire from the Hyundai A-League Assistant Referees Panel to focus on Westfield W-League and international women’s football commitments.

Jarred Gillett will referee the Hyundai A-League 2017 Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory

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FFA-JFA Referee Exchange Program in full swing

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that full time referees Jarred Gillett and Ben Williams will this week depart for a two week professional development trip to Japan, refereeing two J-League matches and one international fixture each.