FFA is not printing the Blue Log Books anymore
and have issued a paper based version which can be downloaded from our website.
I have modified it to suit as the format made it difficult to print off.
To achieve FFA re-accreditation a range of activities must be undertaken by
officials during the currency of their FFA accreditation licence. These will
assist officials to keep up to date with such elements as the latest laws,
interpretations,
officiating techniques, strategies, policies, risk management, legal
responsibilities and expectations. This continuous education also provides
developmental pathways and programs for all officials and is essential for the
well-being and development of Football.
The log can be found
under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu
"Referee's Documents" and then the sub sub
menu "Referee's Reports" and clicking on the word document symbol for
"FFA Officials Log Book". If you wish to download a copy of the
"Log Book" now then click on the following word symbol:
GDSRA
FORUM IS NOW ON THE iPHONE® - July 2010
Our forum host now has an iPhone® application
too so you can access the forum wherever you are! As this is an official
ProBoards App on the iPhone® you can also access the football (GDSFA) forum
too! The application with iPhone 4™, iPhone 3GS®, iPhone 3G®, the original
iPhone®, and iPod touch®. Just go to the application icon on your iPhone® and
download it. To select either or both forums hit the "+" button and type in
"referees" for our forum or "gdsfa" for the football forum. It operates a
little different to our PC based version but nevertheless it is easy to follow.
LAWS
OF THE GAME 2010 - 2011 - June 2010
FIFA has just released the
2010-2011 Laws of the Game and these have been added to the website.
The 2010-2011
Laws of the game can be found under the "Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of
the Game" and then click on the PDF symbol at the bottom of the page for the
2010-2011 Laws of the Game or under the sub menu "Law Questions", then the sub
sub menu "FIFA Laws of the Game 2010-2011".
PLEASE NOTE: The FIFA
Laws of the Game 2010-2011 are the latest available and generally don't
come into effect in Australia until 2011 (except for the "A" League).
Please refer to the
E. & E. C. of GDSRA before following them as there are differences with what we
are running with now.
You can
also click on the following PDF symbol to view the material:
2009
ANNUAL REPORT -
February, 2010
The 2009Annual Report has been added to
the website. The report can be located under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu
"Referee's Document" and then the sub sub
menu "Referee's Reports" and clicking on it. If you wish to view the
report now then click on the following word symbol:
2010
KANGA CUP -
February, 2010
Referees, referee coaches and mentors are wanted for the 2010 Kanga Cup.
The McDonald’s Kanga Cup is the biggest youth football tournament in the
Southern Hemisphere. 2009 saw 230 teams competing and a record number of
referees.
Played in Canberra the McDonald’s Kanga Cup is the biggest youth football
tournament in the Southern Hemisphere with over 200 teams from all around
Australia and overseas. Running for a week, the tournament is open to club,
school, association or community based teams that are part of the FFA family and
caters for male and female youth ranging from 10 to 18 years of age. More than
600 matches are played at eight venues across the National Capital, with
referees receiving up to three matches a day. The week also includes a number of
off field social events for both players and referees. In 2009 95 local and 51
visiting referees officiated at the Kanga Cup, including referees from New South
Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria as well as international
referees from New Zealand.
This is a great competition and you will meet fellow referees and make new
friendships together with having expert coaching and good advice from
experienced refereeing coaches and mentors. If you wish to apply or obtain
further details click on the link below:
In 2010, GDSRA will be holding
a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game. Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be
explained. The venue for the first course in February will be St Michael's
Clubhouse, Crown Terrace & Bella Vista Drive, Baulkham Hills and the second
course in March will be at Merrylands Bowling and Sports Club,
Oxford Street, Merrylands and will run from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm each night.
Courses run for five nights - Click on the red button below for details.
There will be a nominal charge of $50.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with participant's workbooks and manuals. This is a completely
restructured course using latest Football Federation Australia training
materials.
The 2010 membership form is now online for members to renew
their membership or new people wishing to join and become referees. The
form can be found under the drop down menu bar heading "Members' Information"
and then clicking on "Membership
Form".
Also it is available by clicking on the button on the main page or alternatively
you can directly go to the form by clicking on the following "Word" symbol:
2010
COMMITTEE - January, 2010
The 2010 Committee has been added to
the website. This can be located under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to
"Committee" and clicking on it. If you wish to view the
report now then click on the following
Internet Explorer Symbol:
FOOTBALL NSW
REFEREES' REIMBURSEMENTS 2010
- December, 2009
Details of Referees'
Reimbursements for 2010 have been added under the "Referees' Documents" link.
Access can also be obtained under the "Members Information" drop down menu and
then clicking on "Referees Fees 2010". These referees' payments are as approved by the board of
Football NSW on
October 8, 2009 and cover all competitions within the State.
to proceed directly to
the list of reimbursements for 2010.
FOOTBALL NSW
CIRCULAR - HOT WEATHER POLICY
- December 2009
Football NSW has issued a
circular (19th November, 2009) on Hot Weather which has been added to the website
under the "Referees' Documents" link.
With higher temperatures now occurring more frequently
consideration must be given to the effects of heat and humidity on elite and
amateur athletes and particularly children involved in football activities.
In response, Football NSW has considered several factors
including the increased popularity of summer football and an increase in events
held in warmer months. The information on the website is therefore recommended
in accordance with duty of care and information as issued by Sports Medicine
Australia.
To view this go to the "Members'
Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referees' Documents" and then click on
sub sub menu "Referees' Circulars". Alternatively you can click
on the appropriate button on the home page of the website
If you want to go
directly there now by clicking on the following pdf symbol:
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as this file is in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
SOME
2009 GRAND FINAL PHOTOGRAPHS - August 2009
Some member's photographs have been added to the
Members' Photographs section on the website from the 2009 Grand Finals. To view
these go to "Members' Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then
sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and then click on "Members' Photographs".
Proceed to index 10 and click on the 11th photograph onwards. Approximately
two pages of photographs have been added. Alternatively you
can click on the "New Photos" button on the main page of the website.
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
2009
PENALTY SHOOT-OUT PROCEDURES FOR GRAND FINALS - August 200
9
The 2009 Penalty Shoot-Out Procedures for the Grand Finals have been added to the
website. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!! It gives
some hints and tips for handling Penalty Shoot-Outs at finals series games if
necessary; you
may find information contained therein useful; print off a copy and have
it with you during the finals series. The information can be found under
the "Members' Information"
drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents
& Articles".
To proceed direct to the information click on the following button:
PROCEDURES
FOR 2009 GRAND FINALS - August 200
9
The 2009 Grand Finals Procedures are
now available online. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!!
It is important that you read the information contained therein; print off a
copy and make sure you have it with you during the finals series. The
information can be found under the "Referee's Documents" drop down menu, sub
menu "Other Documents & Articles". To proceed direct to the information
click on the following button:
SOME
MEMBERS PHOTOGRAPHS - July 2009
Some member's photographs have been added to the
Members' Photographs section on the website from the 2009 Cheryl Salisbury Cup. To view
these go to "Members' Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then
sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and then click on "Members' Photographs".
Proceed to index 9 and click on the last photograph onwards. Eleven photographs have been added.
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
RESPECT
CAMPAIGN - July 2009
Granville District Soccer Referees Association and Granville
District Soccer Football Association are responding to the growing concern from
all levels of football to tackle the unacceptable behaviour in today's game.
Respect is a continuous campaign aimed at creating an enjoyable playing
environment that allows people to play, officiate and watch football without
being abused, mocked, insulted, jeered, physically assaulted and unnecessarily
criticised. GDSRA has also created a presentation for all participants in the
game regarding Respect. This can be downloaded by clicking on the following
link:
On average, 7,000 referees quit football every year in the UK because of the
abuse they receive from players and from the sidelines. Lots of children also
pack it in because of the attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy
parents. Respect is a program that was initially launched by The FA in
England at the commencement of the 2008-09 season, and has been adapted by GDSRA
and GDSFA for our local needs.
To go to the Respect Campaign page click on the following
Internet Explorer Symbol:
LAWS
OF THE GAME 2009 - 2010 - July 2009
FIFA has just released the
2009-2010 Laws of the Game and these have been added to the website.
The 2009-2010
Laws of the game can be found under the "Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of
the Game" and then click on the PDF symbol at the bottom of the page for the
2009-2010 Laws of the Game or under the sub menu "Law Questions", then the sub
sub menu "FIFA Laws of the Game 2009-2010".
PLEASE NOTE: The FIFA
Laws of the Game 2009-2010 are the latest available and generally don't
come into effect in Australia until 2010 (except for the "A" League).
Please refer to the
E. & E. C. of GDSRA before following them as there are differences with what we
are running with now.
You can
also click on the following PDF symbol to view the material:
FORUM
MODIFIED AND UPDATED - June, 2009
The forum has been modified and
updated with new categories and boards added. A new category called Refereeing
in Action has been added. Boards have been re-located under more relevant
categories and two new boards have been added. These are:
1. Feedback - If you have any comments regarding
the GDSRA Website and/or Forum please post them here.
2. Incidents - Discuss Incidents that happened in
games.
To view the changes now click
on the following Internet Explorer Symbol:
LAWS
OF THE GAME REVIEW -
May, 2009
To assist in learning the laws
of the game a new item has been added to the website. Called "Laws of the
Game Review" it will test members' knowledge and can be found
by using the drop down menu under "Laws" and clicking on "Laws of
the Game Review". You can go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
FIFA
INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO LAW 11 -
May, 2009
A good learning resource, the FIFA Interactive Guide to Law 11 (Offside) has
been added to the website. This excellent resource can be found under the
"Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Law Questions" and clicking on "FIFA
Interactive Guide to Law 11". Alternatively you can go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
The Laws of the Game section of the
website has been updated to incorporate the 2009 changes and the adding of the
Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees which was
added to the 2009 LOTG. The
Laws of the Game update can be found under the "Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of
the Game". Of special interest is the "Interpretation of the Laws of
the Game and Guidelines for Referees" section which follows the "Fourth
Official" section.
To go directly to the updated "Laws of
the Game" section click on the following
Internet Explorer Symbol:
To go directly to the new
"Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees" section
click on the following Internet Explorer
Symbol:
2009
GDSFA TEAM SHEET -
May, 2009
The 2009 Granville Team Sheet has been
updated and placed on our website. Access to this can be found
under the the "Members
Information" drop down menu and then the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed
by the sub sub menu "Referee Reports" and
then clicking on the appropriate Word Document symbol.
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
PRE_MATCH
INSTRUCTIONS AND QUALITIES OF REFEREES -
April, 2009
Articles on Pre-Match
Instructions and the Qualities of Referees have been added to the website.
The pre-match instructions should cover the duties, responsibilities, and means
of
communication for the referee team. Depending on the familiarity of team
members, the level of competition, and the importance of the match, the pre-game
instructions can take place 15 minutes to an hour prior to the game.
Concerning the qualities of referee there is a close relationship between the
psychological skills and the physical performance of referees. So the success or
failure of a referee depends both on his/her physical abilities (e.g. the
preparation for the specific demands of a given sport, the technique and
mobility, visual faculties) and his/her mental ones (e.g. confidence,
concentration, emotional control). This relationship between the physical
aspects of refereeing and the psychological ones is fascinating.
These excellent articles for
helping referees can be found under the
"Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub
sub menu "Other Documents & Articles" and clicking on the appropriate pdf
symbol.
Alternatively you can
directly go to these articles by clicking on the following pdf symbols:
1.
Pre_Match Instructions
2.
Qualities of Referees
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
UPDATE
TO SEND OFF AND INCIDENT REPORTS -
April, 2009
The Granville Send Off and Incident Reports, both in hardcopy and electronic
form have been updated and can be found by going to the "Referee
Reports" page of the website. Club
Referee Send Off and Incident Reports have also been added to assist Club
Referees when submitting reports to GDSFA. To view the
updated reports go the the drop down menu bar and click on "Members Information"
and then click of sub menu "Referees Documents" followed by sub sub menu
"Referee Reports"; now you can click on the appropriate report you required or
alternatively go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
In 2009, GDSRA will be holding
a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.
Lectures for the second full course are on Monday nights May 4, May 11, March 18, May 25
and June 1, 2009. Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be
explained. The venue will be at Carlingford West PS (hall), Felton Road
(off Baker St), Carlingford and will run from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm each night.
There will be a nominal charge of $50.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with participant's workbooks and manuals. This is a completely
restructured course using latest Football Federation Australia training
materials.
THE
LATEST HANDBOOK FOR THE 2009 SEASON
- April 2009
The new 2009 Handbook has been prepared
by the secretary and is available on the website. It can be found under
the "Handbook" section of the web site. Why not take a look so that
you understand what is required for the 2009 season. It has some
interesting and valuable information. This can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information".
Especially, please note the new Team Sheet!
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
GDSRA
AND FNSW REFEREE'S INSPECTION/ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND FORMS
-
March 2009
The forms and reports for
inspections/assessments of GDSRA Referees in district games and FNSW
competitions have been updated and replaced on the website. There are also
running sheets and coaching sheets also for all inspectors/assessors to
utilise. Access can be found
under the the "Members
Information" drop down menu and then the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed
by the sub sub menu "Referee Reports" and
then clicking on the appropriate Word Document symbol. Alternatively all
reports are located under the "GDSRA & History" drop down menu and then the sub
menu "Administration" followed by the sub sub menu "Inspection Documents".
You can also go straight to this information by clicking on the following
Internet Explorer symbols:
START
OF THE SEASON - January, 2009
The start of the season gives us all the opportunity to think carefully about
where we want to be at the end of the season. How do you wish to improve and
advance as a Referee? An article has been added to the website detailing
some of the things to do
to
improve as a referee and advance during the season. This article can be found under the
"Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub
sub menu "Other Documents & Articles" and clicking on the appropriate
word
symbol. You can also go there directly by clicking on the following "Word" symbol:
FITNESS
FOR REFEREEING - January, 2009
An English FA Learning Guide of
Referees Fitness has been added to the website. This guide considers and
advises on a range of subjects including information on fitness tests, regular
fitness exercises, stretching and dietary requirements. It has been designed as
a working document, to support referees in the planning and implementation of a
training programme – whether you are new to refereeing and training, or whether
you are an experienced referee within the higher level of State Football.
The Fitness Guide can be found under the
"Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub
sub menu "Other Documents & Articles" and clicking on the appropriate pdf
symbol. You can also click on the button "Refereeing Fitness" located on
the Home Page.
Alternatively you can
directly go to the Fitness Guide by clicking on the following pdf symbol:
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
2009
REFEREES COURSES - January, 2009
In 2009, GDSRA will be holding
a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.
Lectures for the first course are on Monday nights March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23
and March 30, 2009. Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be
explained. The venue will be at Merrylands Bowling and Sports Club,
Oxford Street, Merrylands and will run from 6:45 pm to 9:15 pm each night.
There will be a nominal charge of $50.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with participant's workbooks and manuals. This is a completely
restructured course using latest Football Federation Australia training
materials.
Some minor changes have been made to
the website including updates to some features and pages (such as "On the
Sidelines") and removal of defunct items no longer relevant. Check the
site out and see if you can notice any changes!
2009
MEMBERSHIP FORM - January, 2009
The 2009 membership form is now online for members to renew
their membership or new people wishing to join and become referees. The
form can be found under the drop down menu bar heading "Members' Information"
and then clicking on "Membership
Form".
Also it is available by clicking on the button on the main page or alternatively
you can directly go to the form by clicking on the following "Word" symbol:
FOOTBALL NSW
REFEREES' REIMBURSEMENTS 2009
- January, 2009
Details of Referees'
Reimbursements for 2009 have been added under the "Referees' Documents" link.
Access can also be obtained under the "Members Information" drop down menu and
then clicking on "Referees Fees 2009". These referees' payments are as approved by the board of
Football NSW on
October 8, 2008 and cover all competitions within the State.
to proceed directly to
the list of reimbursements for 2009.
2009
COMMITTEE - November 2008
The 2009 Committee has been added to
the website. This can be located under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to
"Committee" and clicking on it. If you wish to view the
report now then click on the following
Internet Explorer Symbol:
2008
ANNUAL REPORT - October 2008
The 2008 Annual Report has been added to
the website. The report can be located under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu
"Referee's Document" and then the sub sub
menu "Referee's Reports" and clicking on it. If you wish to view the
report now then click on the following word symbol:
2008 GDSRA
CENTENARY DINNER PHOTOGRAPHS - October 2008
Some Centenary Dinner photographs have been added to the
"Photo Gallery" section on the website from GDSRA's special night celebrating
100 years of service to football. To view these go to "Members'
Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then sub sub menu "Photo
Gallery" and then click on "2008 Centenary Dinner".
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
UPDATED
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS - September 2008
Some modifications have
been made to the GDSRA
Constitution and By-Laws which has been added to the website. The
Constitution and By-Laws can be found under the drop down menu bar
heading "Members' Information" sub menu "Referees Documents" sub
sub menu "Referees Reports" and then clicking on
"Referees'
Reports"
and the Word Symbol next to "GDSRA Constitution
Document". Also it is available by clicking "Word" symbol:
SOME
2008 GRAND FINAL PHOTOGRAPHS - August 2008
Some member's photographs have been added to the
Members' Photographs section on the website from the 2008 Grand Finals. To view
these go to "Members' Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then
sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and then click on "Members' Photographs".
Proceed to index 8 and click on the 11th photograph onwards. Approximately
two pages of photographs have been added. Alternatively you
can click on the "New Photos" button on the main page of the website.
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
SOME
2008 FINAL PHOTOGRAPHS - August 2008
Some member's photographs have been added to the
Members' Photographs section on the website from the 2008 Finals. To view
these go to "Members' Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then
sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and then click on "Members' Photographs".
Proceed to index 6 and click on the 20th photograph onwards. Approximately
two pages of photographs have been added. Alternatively you
can click on the "New Photos" button on the main page of the website.
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
SOME
2008 SEMI FINAL PHOTOGRAPHS - August 2008
Some member's photographs have been added to the
Members' Photographs section on the website from the 2008 Semi Finals. To view
these go to "Members' Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then
sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and then click on "Members' Photographs".
Proceed to index 3 and click on the 13th photograph onwards. Approximately
three and a half pages of photographs have been added. Alternatively you
can click on the "New Photos" button on the main page of the website.
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
2008
Penalty Shoot-Out Procedures for Finals Series - August 2008
The 2008 Penalty Shoot-Out Procedures for the Final Series have been added to the
website. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!! It gives
some hints and tips for handling Penalty Shoot-Outs at finals series games if
necessary; you
may find information contained therein useful; print off a copy and have
it with you during the finals series. The information can be found under
the "Members' Information"
drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents
& Articles".
To proceed direct to the information click on the following button:
PROCEDURES
FOR 2008 FINALS SERIES - August 2008
The 2008 Finals Series Procedures are
now available online. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!!
It is important that you read the information contained therein; print off a
copy and make sure you have it with you during the finals series. The
information can be found under the "Referee's Documents" drop down menu, sub
menu "Other Documents & Articles". To proceed direct to the information
click on the following button:
FFA
CERTIFICATES AND UPDATING PROCEDURES - August 2008
Some information on your
refereeing qualifications and how to update and gain the required hours to renew
your certificates has been added to the website
under the "Referees' Documents" link. To view this go to the "Members'
Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referees' Documents" and then click on
sub sub menu "Other Documents & Articles". Then click on
the appropriate "Word" symbol. Alternatively, you can go
there directly by clicking on the following
"Word" symbol:
IDENTIFYING
AND DEALING WITH FOUL CHALLENGES - July 2008
Under our Law Questions and Answers page has been added a PowerPoint Slide
Presentation on "Identifying and Dealing With Foul Challenges" which shows
examples of fouls and challenges and how to deal with them when considering if
the challenge is carless, reckless or excessive. This can be found by
clicking on "Laws" on the drop down menu and then "Law Questions" on the sub
menu and "Foul Challenges" on the sub sub menu. It is well worth a look for a
better understanding of fouls and challenges and what action to take. If you
want to go directly to the PowerPoint Slide Show click on the PowerPoint Symbol:
LAWS
OF THE GAME 2008 - 2009 - June 2008
FIFA has just released the
2008-2009 Laws of the Game and these have been added to the website.
The 2008-2009
Laws of the game can be found under the "Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of
the Game" and then click on the PDF symbol at the bottom of the page for the
2008-2009 Laws of the Game or under the sub menu "Law Questions", then the sub
sub menu "FIFA Laws of the Game 2008-2009".
PLEASE NOTE: The FIFA
Laws of the Game 2008-2009 are the latest available and generally don't
come into effect in Australia until 2009.
Please refer to the
E. & E. C. of GDSRA before following them as there are differences with what we
are running with now.
You can
also click on the following PDF symbol to view the material:
Football
NSW Circular - The Treatment of Injured Players - June 2008
Football NSW has issued a
circular regarding "The Treatment of Injured Players"
issued by the State Referees Coach, Steve Fenech, and this has been added to the website
under the "Referees' Documents" link. To view this go to the "Members'
Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referees' Documents" and then click on
sub sub menu "Referees' Circulars". Alternatively, you can go
there directly by clicking on the following "Word" symbol:
UPDATED
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS - June 2008
Some minor modifications have
been made to the GDSRA
Constitution and By-Laws which have been added to the website. The
Constitution and By-Laws can be found under the drop down menu bar
heading "Members' Information" sub menu "Referees Documents" sub
sub menu "Referees Reports" and then clicking on "Referees'
Reports" and the Word Symbol next to "GDSRA Constitution
Document". Also it is available by clicking "Word" symbol:
Important
Information for Referees from GDSFA - June 2008
T
he
Football Association at their May General Meeting issued a set of instructions
to be followed by clubs and to be enforced by referees. This has
been added to the website and has been included as an announcement in the forum.
To
view this go to "Members Information" on the drop down menu bar and then click
on the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed by sub sub menu "Other Documents
and Articles"; then click on the Word symbol.
The following button has also been
placed on the home page too.
Alternatively you can go there directly by clicking on the following Word symbol:
2008
Rules for the Sydney Cup, State Cup, Robertson Cup and Bill Cullinan Cup - May 2008
T
he
2008 Rules for the Sydney Cup, State Cup, Robertson Cup and Bill Cullinan Cup
have been added to the website. To
view this go to "Members Information" on the drop down menu bar and then click
on the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed by sub sub menu "Other Documents
and Articles"; then click on the PDF symbol next to the Rules required.
Alternatively you can go there directly by clicking on the following PDF
symbols:
1.
2008 Sydney Cup Rules:
2.
2008 State Cup, Robertson Cup and Bill Cullinan Cup Rules:
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
They can be found under
the "Referees
Reports" section of the web site. Why not
print a copy off to keep in your referees bags for use at your games this season. It can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information" and the clicking
on "Referees Reports" and then clicking on the word symbol next to "Caution and
Send Off Codes for use in GDSFA Games in 2008".
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
CAUTION
AND SEND OFF CODES FOR USE IN GDSFA GAMES IN 2008 - April 2008
The new Caution and
Send Off Codes for the 2008 season has been added to the website. It can be found under
the "
Referees
Reports" section of the web site. Why not
print a copy off to keep in your referees bags for use at your games this season. It can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information" and the clicking
on "Referees Reports" and then clicking on the word symbol next to "Caution and
Send Off Codes for use in GDSFA Games in 2008".
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
THE
LATEST HANDBOOK FOR THE 2008 SEASON
- March 2008
The new 2008 Handbook has been prepared
by the secretary and is available on the website. It can be found under
the "Handbook" section of the web site. Why not take a look so that
you understand what is required for the 2008 season. It has some
interesting and valuable information. This can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information".
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
2008
FITNESS TESTS - March 2008
The fitness test dates have
been added to the website. They are as follows:
Friday 28rd March,
2008 at 7.00 pm. - Daniel Street Park, Greystanes
Sunday 30th
March, 2008 at 9.00 am. - Barton Park, North Parramatta
Friday 4th April, 2008 at 7.00 pm - Daniel Street Park, Greystanes
Sunday 6th April, 2008 at 9.00 am - Barton Park, North Parramatta
The actual test layout can be viewed by clicking on the button on the front
page of the website. To view this
information now click on the following Word symbol:
CLUB
REFEREES COURSE - March 2008
A fast track club referees course
is being conducted at the Clubhouse at Fred Caterson Reserve on Saturday 29th
March, 2008 starting at 12.30 pm and concluding at 5.00 pm.
The course fee is $50, which includes FIFA Law book, FIFA DVD Laws of the Game,
and lecture notes covering each of the 17 laws.
The course will focus on the key and practical aspects that an unofficial
referee needs to know and understand.
There will also be a short examination at the conclusion of the course to
qualify for a certificate.
Information about the course can be
obtained by clicking on the "Next
Course" button on the front page
of the GDSRA website
or by clicking on the following word symbol:
2008
AGM, IN GLENEAGLES SCOTLAND, OF THE INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BOARD
(IFAB) - March,
2008
The changes in the laws set
down by the 2008 IFAB meeting (only relevant to our 2009 season) have been added to the website
as a PDF File. This can be found by clicking on the appropriate button on the
front page
.
Click on the preceding "Law Changes 2008" button to view.
PLEASE NOTE: These
Law Changes are the latest available and generally won't
come into effect in Australia until 2009.
Please refer to the
E. & E. C. of GDSRA before following or adopting them as there are differences with what we
are running with now.
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
FOOTBALL
FEDERATION AUSTRALIA SMALL SIDED GAMES - March,
2008
The Football Federation of Australia has approached grass roots Associations to
introduce "Small Sided Games" (SSG) for young players. The GDSFA has welcomed
the new initiative and has decided to run the Association-organised Under 6
season in this format. FFA has produced two publications on
this initiative - one a "parents
information guide" and the other a "small
sided games handbook". To view these go to "Members
Information" on the drop down menu bar and then click on the sub menu "Referees
Documents" followed by sub sub menu "Other Documents and Articles"; then click
on the PDF symbol next to publication required. Alternatively
you can go there directly by clicking on the relevant PDF icon below:
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
FOOTBALL
FEDERATION AUSTRALIA COACH EDUCATION PROGRAM - March,
2008
The Football Coaches Education program has been added to the website for
interest and those referees who also hold coaching certificates and licences.
To view this go to "Members Information" on the drop down menu bar and then
click on the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed by sub sub menu "Other
Documents and Articles"; then click on the PDF symbol next to this area.
Alternatively you can go there directly by clicking on the following PDF symbol:
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
FOOTBALL
NSW SEND OFF & INCIDENT REPORTS -
February,
2008
The latest Football NSW Send Off and Incident Reports have been added to the "Referee
Reports" page of the website. To view the
updated reports go the the drop down menu bar and click on "Members Information"
and then click of sub menu "Referees Documents" followed by sub sub menu
"Referee Reports"; now you can click on the appropriate report you required or
alternatively go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
UPDATE
TO LINKS PAGE -
February,
2008
The links page has been updated
to include three new links "AusRef
- Football Referees Australia", "Northern
NSW State League Referees" and "Bendigo
Region Soccer Referees".
The NSW State League Football Referees (formerly ASRF NSW Division) link has
been changed to reflect the new name of this fine body of referees. Also
with the changes decreed by Football NSW the "New South Wales Soccer Referees
Incorporated" link has been removed as this body no longer controls the States
Referees Association. To view
the new links you can go to the drop down menu bar and click on "Links" then click
on "Links to External Sites"
or alternatively go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
UPDATE
TO LINKS PAGE -
February,
2008
The links page has been updated
to include two new links "Football
Northern Territory" and "Football
West". To view
the new links you can go to the drop down menu bar and click on "Links" then click
on "Links to External Sites"
or alternatively go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
MORE
REFEREES QUIZZES -
February,
2008
Some new law quizzes have been
added to the website for member's to test their knowledge. They can be found
by using the drop down menu under "Laws" and clicking on "More Laws of the Game
Quizzes". You can go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
UPDATE
TO LINKS PAGE -
January,
2008
The links page has been updated
to include two new links "The
Irish Soccer Referees Society - Cork Branch" and "Isle
of Man Referees' Society".
Julian Carosi's Website link has also
been updated to its new location. To view
the new links you can go to the drop down menu bar and click on "Links" then click
on "Links to External Sites"
or alternatively go directly there now by clicking on the following Internet
Explorer Symbol:
HISTORY
OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME - January, 2008
Details of
the "History of the Laws of the Game" have been added to the GDSRA Website. The
information can be found on the website by clicking on "GDSRA & History" on the
main drop down menu and scrolling down to "History of the Laws" and clicking on
it. It can be also
accessed under the "Laws" drop down menu". If you want to go
directly there now then click on the following Internet Explorer Symbol:
AGM
2007 DRAFT MINUTES - January, 2008
The October
25, 2007 Draft
AGM Minutes are now available in the "Meetings" section of the web site.
This can be found under "Members Information" on the main drop down menu (on the
Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu "Meetings"
and clicking on it. If you wish to view now then click on the following
word symbol:
2007
ANNUAL REPORT - January, 2008
The 2007 Annual Report has been added to
the website. The report can be located under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu
"Referee's Document" and then the sub sub
menu "Referee's Reports". and clicking on it. If you wish to view the
report now then click on the following word symbol:
2008
MEMBERSHIP FORM - January, 2008
The 2008 membership form is now online for members to renew
their membership or new people wishing to join and become referees. The
form can be found under the drop down menu bar heading "Members' Information"
and then clicking on "Membership
Form".
Also it is available by clicking on the button on the main page or alternatively
you can directly to the form by clicking on the following "Word" symbol:
FOOTBALL NSW
REFEREES CIRCULARS
- November 2007
Football NSW Referees Circulars
issued by the State Referees Coach, Steve Fenech have been added to the website
under the "Referees' Documents" link. To view these go to the "Members'
Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referees' Documents" and then click on
sub sub menu "Referees' Circulars".
If you want to go
directly there now by clicking on the following Internet Explorer Symbol:
FOOTBALL NSW
REFEREES' REIMBURSEMENTS 2008
- October 2007
Details of Referees'
Reimbursements for 2008 have been added under the "Referees' Documents" link.
Access can also be obtained under the "Members Information" drop down menu and
then clicking on "Referees Fees 2008". These referees' payments are as approved by the board of
Football NSW on
October 5, 2007 and cover all competitions within the State.
to proceed directly to
the list of reimbursements for 2008.
SOME
GRAND FINAL PHOTOGRAPHS - September 2007
Three member's photographs have been added to the
Members' Photographs section on the website from the 2007 Grand Finals. To view
these go to "Members' Information" drop down menu, then sub menu "General", then
sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and then click on "Members' Photographs".
Proceed to index 3 and click on the last three photographs.
You can go there directly now by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer Symbol:
FOOTBALL
NSW CONSTITUTION & BY LAWS - August 2007
As discussed at the August General Meeting and mentioned by the
secretary the Football NSW By Laws and Constitution Documents have been added to
the website. These are as follows:
Football NSW By Laws - Referees Standing Committee
Football NSW By Laws
Football NSW Constitution
The information can be found under the "Members' Information"
drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Referees
Reports".
You can
also click on the above PDF symbols to view the material:
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
REFEREE
HINTS
FOR 2007 FINALS SERIES - August 200
7
S
ome referee hints to assist with the 2007 Finals Series have been added to the
website. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!! It gives
some hints and tips for preparing and officiating at finals series games; you
may find information contained therein useful; print off a copy and have
it with you during the finals series. The information can be found under
the
"Members' Information"
drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents
& Articles".
To proceed direct to the information click on the following button:
PROCEDURES
FOR 2007 FINALS SERIES - August 200
7
The 2007 Finals Series Procedures are
now available online. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!!
It is important that you read the information contained therein; print off a
copy and make sure you have it with you during the finals series. The
information can be found under the "Referee's Documents" drop down menu, sub
menu "Other Documents & Articles". To proceed direct to the information
click on the following button:
FIFA
REFEREES TEACHING MATERIAL - July 2007
FIFA has produced some referees
teaching material as follows:
It can be found under the drop
down menu "Referees Documents" sub menu "Other Documents & Articles" and then by
clicking on the Internet Explorer symbol
If you want to go
directly there now by clicking on the following Internet Explorer Symbol:
BASIC
REFEREES COURSE - ENGLISH FA - July 2007
The English Football Association has a
Basic Referees Course which has been added to the website. It is a basic
course only and is suitable for all new referees as a good reference. Some
more experienced referees may also find it useful. It is a PowerPoint
Presentation and can be located under the "Education & Training" drop down menu
and then by clicking on "Basic Referees Course".
It can also be found under the drop down menu "Referees Documents" sub menu
"Other Documents & Articles" and then by clicking on "Basic Referees Course"
If you want to go directly to the PowerPoint Slide Show
click on the PowerPoint Symbol:
LAWS
OF THE GAME 2007 - 2008 - July 2007
FIFA has just released the
2007-2008 Laws of the Game and these have been added to the website.
At this stage the FIFA Question and Answers 2006 remains
unchanged and are still current (they have not yet been updated). The 2007-2008
Laws of the game can be found under the "Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of
the Game" and then click on the PDF symbol at the bottom of the page for the
2007-2008 Laws of the Game or under the sub menu "Law Questions", then the sub
sub menu "FIFA Laws of the Game 2007-2008".
For the FIFA Questions and Answers 2006 these can be located by clicking the
"Laws" drop down menu, then the sub menu "Law Questions" followed by the sub sub
menu "FIFA Q & A 2006".
PLEASE NOTE: The FIFA
Laws of the Game 2007-2008 and FIFA Q & A 2006 are the latest available and generally don't
come into effect in Australia until 2008.
Please refer to the
E. & E. C. of GDSRA before following them as there are differences with what we
are running with now.
You can
also click on the following PDF symbols to view the material:
1. FIFA Laws of the Game
2007-2008.
2. FIFA Q & A 2006.
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
2008
REFEREES COURSES - June 2007
In 2008, GDSRA will be holding
a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game. Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be
explained.
There will be a nominal charge for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with participant's workbooks and manuals. This is a completely
restructured course using latest Football Federation Australia training
materials.
The "Next
Course" page has been updated to
reflect that 2008 Courses will be conducted. Refer to "Referees
Courses" for overall details.
UPDATE
TO Site Map -
June 2007
The site map page has been updated
to include changes to some pages and links " To view
the new links you can go to the drop down menu bar and click on "Links" then click
on "Site Map" or
alternatively click on the button on the left of the main (home) page. To
go to the site map directly click on the following Internet Explorer Symbol:
The Online Shop has been updated to include the facility to
purchase the new GDSRA Polo Shirt in both mens (Small to XXL) and womens (10-18)
sizes directly from our friendly Equipment Officer. You can access the Online Shop via the main page by clicking on the button in the middle of the
page or via the main drop down menu system. That is "Members Information"
then the sub menu "Referees' Online Shop" then one of three sub sub menus:
"Referees' Equipment", "Online Order Form" and "Terms and Condition of Sale".
As before once an order is placed you get an acknowledgement that your order has been
transmitted. If you wish to order a GDSRA Polo Shirt or any other
referee's clothing or equipment right now then you can go
directly there by clicking on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
GDSRA
REFEREE'S INSPECTION REPORTS AND FORMS -
April 2007
The forms and reports for inspections of
GDSRA Referees have been updated and replaced on the website. There are
also running sheets and coaching sheets also for all inspectors/assessors to
utilise. Access can be found
under the the "Members
Information" drop down menu and then the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed
by the sub sub menu "Referee Reports" and
then clicking on the appropriate Word Document symbol. Alternatively all
reports are located under the "GDSRA & History" drop down menu and then the sub
menu "Administration" followed by the sub sub menu "Inspection Documents".
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbols:
Inspector's Running Sheet
Referee's Inspection Report
AR Inspection Report
Referee's Coaching/Mentoring Sheet
UPDATE
TO SOCCER NSW SENDOFF REPORT -
April 2007
The Soccer NSW Send Off Report has been
updated in line with the new codes which match the seven codes as stated in the
Laws of the Game. Access can be found
under the the "Members
Information" drop down menu and then the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed
by the sub sub menu "Referee Reports" and
then clicking on the appropriate Word Document symbol.
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
2007
FITNESS TESTS - March 2007
The fitness test dates have
been added to the website. They are as follows:
Friday 23rd March,
2007 at 7.00 pm. - Daniel Street Park, Greystanes
Sunday 25th
March, 2007 at 8.00am. - Barton Park, North Parramatta
Friday 30th March, 2007 at – 7.00 pm. - Daniel Street Park,
Greystanes
Sunday 1st April, 2007 at 8.00am. - Barton Park, North Parramatta
The actual test layout can be viewed by clicking on the button in the middle of the front
page of the website. To view this
information now click on the following Word symbol:
2007
APRIL/MAY REFEREES COURSE - March 2007
In conjunction with the NSW
Sports and Recreation Department and Auburn Council GDSRA will be holding a
referee's course for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.
Lectures are on Monday nights on April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 and
May 28, 2007. Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be
explained. The venue will be at Auburn Library, Exhibition Room and will
run from 6.30 pm – 9.15 pm.
There will be a nominal charge of $20.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with participant's workbooks and manuals. This is a completely
restructured course using latest Football Federation Australia training
materials.
For further information contact John Kemp: 0412200541 or e-mail:
john.kemp@hp.com.
For a flyer on the course
.
For an application form from the NSW Sports and Recreation
Department
.
Details of the
laws of the game
and
questions
and answers
on these laws are available on our GDSRA web site.
OFFSIDE
Knowledge
- March 2007
A test on your knowledge of the
offside rule has been added to the website. It assists further in
explaining Law 11. The information is copyrighted material from the BBC
Sport Football website. The information can be found by clicking on the button,
marked "Offside Knowledge" on
the main page and also under the "Laws" drop down menu and then the sub menu
"Law Questions" followed by clicking on "Offside Knowledge".
You can also go there directly
by clicking on the following Internet Explorer" symbol:
OFFSIDE
MADE SIMPLE
- February 2007
All you need to unravel the
offside laws - a page has been added to the website explaining Law 11 - The
Offside Rule in simple terms. The information is copyrighted material from
the BBC Sport Football website. It can be found by clicking on the button on
the main page and also under the "Laws" drop down menu and then the sub menu
"Law Questions" followed by clicking on "Offside Made Simple".
You can also go there directly
by clicking on the following Internet Explorer" symbol:
SOCCER NSW
REFEREES' REIMBURSEMENTS 2007
- February 2007
Details of Referees'
Reimbursements for 2007 have been added under the "Referees' Documents" link.
Access can also be obtained under the "Members Information" drop down menu and
then clicking on "Referees Fees 2007". These referees' payments are as approved by the board of Soccer NSW on
October 23, 2006 and cover all competitions within the State. Please note
that Division 2 and Division 3 in State League have been changed to Conference
League North and Conference League South with Referees Fees to be charged at
Division 2 rates.
to proceed directly to
the list of reimbursements for 2007.
REFEREES
CLASSIFICATIONS (FFA) - February 2007
Details of the Football
Federation Australia's Referees Classifications have been added to the web site
under the "Referees' Documents" link. There are now 5 Levels of Referees.
Access is obtained under the the "Members Information" drop down menu and then
the sub menu "Referees Documents" followed by the sub sub menu "Other Documents
and Articles". You can then click on the "PDF symbol" to view the
information. You can also click on the appropriate button on the "home
page".
To
go directly to the details click on the following "PDF" Symbol:
WEB
GAMES
-
February 2007
A new feature has been added to the web
site which consists of some interactive games for people to play on the web.
Whilst this only may prove to be useful and relevant to our Junior Members
perhaps some of the young at heart will be drawn in by them and get hooked on
some of the games. There are five soccer (football) games and seven other
games for your enjoyment. Other games maybe added when time permits and if
the feature is accepted. To access the web games facility go to the drop
down menu "Members Information" and the the sub menu "General" and then the sub
sub menu "Web Games".
You can also go straight
to the web games area by clicking on the Internet Explorer symbol:
LAW
CHANGES FOR 2007
-
February 2007
The changes in the laws set down by the
2006 IFAB meeting relevant to our 2007 season have been added to the website in
two forms:
1. A document describing the
changes. This can be found by clicking on the appropriate button on the
front page
.
2. A PowerPoint Presentation from the NSW State Coach, Steve Fenech.
This can also be found by clicking on the appropriate button on the front page
.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW APPOINTMENTS ONLINE FACILITY -
February 2007
For information on how to access and set
up your information for the new GDSRA Appointments System we have added a
PowerPoint Presentation to assist all members.
To access the operating instructions to
the new Appointments System
go to the drop down menu "Members Information" and then the sub menu
"Appointments" and then the sub sub menu "Operating Instructions".
You will then be taken to a PowerPoint Presentation which will take you through
the steps of logging in, entering your details, availability, etc.
An easier way to go straight to these
instructions is to click on the button (Appoint. Instructions) on the left hand
side of the home page of the website.
If you still have any problems in setting up your details
please our Appointments Officer, Ian Welch.
You can also go straight
to the operating instructions for the appointments system by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer symbol:
NEW
APPOINTMENTS ONLINE FACILITY -
January 2007
Whilst our old Appointments System
served it's purpose well the Management Committee felt it was time to get a
better program to meet our expanding future needs and to become more
professional. The additional add on support program for the online
facility, written by your Webmaster with some help from Ian Welch, also served
us well but our new appointments software does the online part as well so it is
being put to rest.
To access the new Appointments System
and find you assigned games as before go to the drop down menu "Members Information" and then the sub menu
"Appointments" and then the sub menu "Member Appointments".
You will go to a screen which requests you to "Enter Appointments Area".
Clicking on the button links you to an external sign on screen where you can set
up your information, availability and also access your assigned games. Your
email address has to be entered in and also, initially, the password allocated
by our Appointments Officer, Ian Welch. You can changed your password once
signed in. Ian has provided every signed up GDSRA member for 2007
details to follow. If you have any problems in setting up your details
please contact him. The new program
also handles payments to you for games officiated at.
You can also go straight
to the appointments area by clicking on the Internet Explorer symbol:
OTHER
REFEREES RELEVANT DOCUMENTS AND ARTICLES - January 2007
In an effort
to keep our website up to date some older documents have been deleted from this
section of the website as they are no longer relevant. This
section can be found by clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information"
sub menu "Referees Documents
The October 19, 2006
AGM Minutes are now available in the "Meetings" section of the web site.
This can be found under "Members Information" on the main drop down menu (on the
Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu "Meetings"
and clicking on it. If you wish to view now then click on the following
word symbol:
2006
Annual Report - December 2006
The 2006 Annual Report has been added to
the website. The report can be located under "Members Information" on the
main drop down menu (0n the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu
"Referee's Document" and then the sub sub
menu "Referee's Reports". and clicking on it. If you wish to view the
report now then click on the following word symbol:
2007
REFEREES COURSES - December 2006
In 2007, GDSRA will be holding
a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.
Lectures are on Monday nights February 26, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26
and April 2, 2007. Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be
explained. The venue will be at Merrylands Bowling and Sporting Club,
Oxford Street, Merrylands and will run from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
There will be a nominal charge of $50.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with participant's workbooks and manuals. This is a completely
restructured course using latest Football Federation Australia training
materials.
For further information contact John Kemp: 0412200541 or e-mail:
john.kemp@hp.com. For a flyer on the
courses
.
Details of the
laws of the game
and
questions
and answers
on these laws are available on our GDSRA web site.
2007
MEMBERSHIP FORM - November 2006
The 2007 membership form is now
online for members to renew their membership or new people wishing to join and
become referees. The form can be found under the drop down menu bar
heading "Members' Information" and then clicking on "Membership
Form". Also it is available by clicking
on the button on the main page or alternatively you can directly to the form by
clicking on the following "Word" symbol:
UPDATE
TO COMMITTEE FOR 2007 - October 2006
The Committee Page of the website has been updated to reflect the 2007 position
holders. This page can be accessed by clicking on "Members Information" on
the main drop down menu (on the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu
"Committee".
UPDATE
TO MEMBER'S PHOTO
GALLERY -September 2006
A small selection of
photographs of the Super Youth League 14's Grand Final 2006 at Hadjuk Stadium has been added to our website.
Take a look at our GDSRA members in action on this important day. We need many more
photographs so
please keep sending me some candid shots of our referees in action. These photographs
can be accessed by clicking on "Members Information" on the main drop down menu
(on the Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu "General"and then clicking on the sub sub menu "Photo Gallery" and
finally clicking on "Members'
Photographs". The
latest photographs can be found on menu 3.
You can also access the "Members' Photographs" directly from the
"site map".
Alternatively to view the photographs right now click on the following
Internet Explorer Symbol:
MORE
TIPS & TEAMWORK FOR ASSISTANT REFEREES -
September 2006
Under the section on "Referees
Documents" has been added an article on "More Tips & Teamwork For Assistant
Referees". This article should be of use to every one acting as an AR and
working as part of the officiating team. It
can be found under the "Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu
"Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents & Articles". To go
directly there now click on the following Word Symbol:
THE
ASSISTANT REFEREE (HINTS & TIPS) -
September 2006
Under the section on "Referees
Documents" has been added an article on tips and hints when performing as
an Assistant Referee. It could be useful for all to read.
It
can be found under the "Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu
"Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents & Articles". To go
directly there now click on the following Word Symbol:
TOOLS
FOR EFFECTIVE MATCH CONTROL -
August 2006
Under the section on "Referees
Documents" has been added an article by Steve Fenech (State Coach) which he
wrote in 1999. It is an interesting article and well worth a read. It
can be found under the "Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu
"Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents & Articles". To go
directly there now click on the following Word Symbol:
MENTORING POWERPOINT PRESENTATION -
August 2006
Under our Law Questions and Answers page
has been added a PowerPoint Slide Presentation on Referees Mentoring - "Mentoring" which shows examples of
working as a team with your ARs and questions to ask each other so that you can
learn from what happened in your game and future games. This can be found by clicking
on "Laws" on the drop down menu and then "Law Questions" on the sub menu and
"Law Question's Page" on the sub sub menu. It is well worth a look for the
alternative positions that the referee can go to view a situation. If you
want to go directly to the PowerPoint Slide Show click on the PowerPoint
Symbol:
SITE
MAP CHANGES - August 2006
Some additions have been made to the website's site map. Click on the link
button on the main page for details!!! Alternatively you can go to the
drop menu under "Links", sub menu "Site Map".
REFEREE
HINTS
FOR 2006 FINALS SERIES - August 2006
Some referee hints to assist with the 2006 Finals Series have been added to the
website. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!! It gives
some hints and tips for preparing and officiating at finals series games; you
may find information contained therein useful; print off a copy and have
it with you during the finals series. The information can be found under
the
"Members' Information"
drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents
& Articles".
To proceed direct to the information click on the following button:
PROCEDURES
FOR 2006 FINALS SERIES - August 2006
The 2006 Finals Series Procedures are
now available online. Click on the link button on the main page for details!!!
It is important that you read the information contained therein; print off a
copy and make sure you have it with you during the finals series. The
information can be found under the "Referee's Documents" drop down menu, sub
menu "Other Documents & Articles". To proceed direct to the information
click on the following button:
THE
4 D's - OBVIOUS GOAL SCORING OPPORTUNITY DENIED - August 2006
An interesting article from
the Manager of Referee Development and Education of the Massachusetts State
Referee Committee. Well worth a read to assist with deciding what is an
obvious goal scoring opportunity that has been denied. It can be found under the "Members' Information" drop down menu, sub
menu "Referee's Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents & Articles".
To go directly there now click on the following Word Symbol:
REFEREE
ARTICLES - July 2006
Eight articles
sourced by John Kemp from
http://www.mcra-mi.org/articles.htm are now online. These are excellent
articles and give good advice to all referees. Please take the time to read
them as I am sure you will find them worthwhile. These articles are
located under the "Members' Information" drop down menu, sub menu "Referee's
Documents" and sub sub menu "Other Documents & Articles". To go directly
there now click on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
LAW
GUIDES AND FIFA Q & A 2006 CHANGES -
July 2006
The FIFA 2006 Laws of the game and FIFA
Q & A 2006 have been added to the website. These can be found under the
"Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of the Game" and then click on the PDF
symbol at the bottom of the page for the 2006 Laws of the Game or under the sub
menu "Law Questions", then the sub sub menu "FIFA Laws of the Game 2006".
For the FIFA Questions and Answers 2006 these can be located by clicking the
"Laws" drop down menu, then the sub menu "Law Questions" followed by the sub sub
menu "FIFA Q & A 2006".
PLEASE NOTE: The FIFA
Laws of the Game and FIFA Q & A 2006 are the latest available and generally don't
come into effect in Australia until 2007.
Please refer to the
E. & E. C. of GDSRA before following them as there are differences with what we
are running with now.
You can
also click on the following PDF symbols to view the material:
1. FIFA Laws of the Game
2006.
2. FIFA Q & A 2006.
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as these files are in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
PAYMENT/LEVY
STATEMENTS - June 2006
The Payment/Levy Online Statements
has been revised and updated. The current May one is now online for
members' viewing. Payment/Levy Statements can be found under "Members'
Information" on the menu bar on the front page of the website. Just scroll
down to "Payment/Levy Statement" and click on it to access your details.
Access is the same as for getting your Appointments - your Username and four
digit Password. To go directly to the May details click on the following
Internet Explorer symbol:
NEW REFEREE
CLASSIFICATIONS FROM FFA -
May 2006
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has
introduced Australian Officiating Development Schedules which cover all
referees, referee inspectors and referee instructor training programs. The
referees schedule identifies five levels of referee classification, or status.
This information can be read in detail by clicking on the button "Referee
Classifications" on the main page of the GDSRA Website. It is well worth
studying as it will become the standard in all Referees' Associations
in the very near future.
The article is in pdf format
and you can click on the PDFsymbol below to view it now if you so desire.
Please read this document carefully.
Australian Officiating Development Schedules
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as the file is in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
REFEREE
POSITIONING POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - UPDATE -
May 2006
This presentation has been
updated to include John Kemp's excellent comments on the subject in the GDSRA
Members' Forum. Additional slides have been added to include John's
comments. The presentation can be viewed by going to the "Laws" menu on
the website and then clicking on the drop down menu "Law Questions" followed by
clicking on the sub sub menu "Proper
Positioning".
Alternatively you can go straight to this
information by clicking on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
SUBMITTING
SEND OFF AND INCIDENT REPORTS ELECTRONICALLY - UPDATE -
May 2006
These facilities have been
updated because the previous submitting feature has problems working with some
operating systems. The mailing system has been altered to allow for a
smoother and more efficient transmission. They operate differently from before so please
read the instructions carefully. As before these reports can be found by going to the Referees Reports and Documents page
and clicking on the respective Internet Explorer image. As before you can simply enter
the data in the "textarea" window and click on the "Submit" button. Your
report will be electronically sent via e-mail to our Judiciary Delegates. The
data can be saved as a "text" file (using the "Save As" command) in a location
you select on your computers hard drive (usually "C" drive) and then can be
printed out if you so desire a hard copy. Please note and follow
the instructions otherwise you will lose your data if you click the buttons in
the wrong sequence. Of course, you can still use the relevant documents and
attach them to an e-mail or print them off and post them, if you so want to.
GROUND
LOCATIONS - April 2006
The Ground
Locations Page has been updated to incorporate all the new grounds within the
district for 2006. This page can be found by going to the drop down menu
"Member's Information" and then clicking on the sub menu
"Ground Locations".
Alternatively you can go straight to this information by clicking on the
following Internet Explorer symbol:
2006
REFEREES COURSES - April 2006
Starting 1st May
2006 GDSRA will be holding
a referees course for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.
Lectures are on Monday nights May 1, May 8 and May 16 with the examination on
May 23. There is an additional night (date and venue TBA) for providing details
on the GDSFA local procedures. The venue will be at Merrylands Bowling and
Sports Club (Oxford Street, Merrylands) and will run from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
There will be a nominal charge of $35.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA DVD on the Laws of the Game together
with lecture notes and a certificate of completion if the course is passed.
For further information contact John Kemp: 0412200541 or e-mail:
john.kemp@hp.com.
For a flyer on the courses
.
Details of the
laws of the game
and
questions
and answers
on these laws are available on our GDSRA web site.
OFFSIDE
INTERPRETATION AND CLARIFICATION - March 2006
Soccer NSW
have issued a statement from Richard Lorenc, National Refereeing Manager of
Federation Football Australia concerning the new offside interpretation.
This statement was provided to various associations who attended a special
NSWSRI Education meeting.
In most offside situations the "old" rule will still
apply; i.e. where only one attacking player clearly goes for the ball from
an offside position, the player is deemed offside. If the referee uses
the "wait and see" approach for this player to touch the ball, then the
defending team will be disadvantaged, The indirect free kick is taken
from where the offside player was situated when the ball was played.
This Soccer NSW Memo has been added to our
website and can be
located under the "Referees
Documents" section of the web site. This can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information" sub menu
"Referees Documents" and then clicking on "Other
Documents and Articles". The article is in pdf format
and you can click on the pdf symbol below to view it now if you so desire.
Please read this document carefully.
Soccer NSW Offside Interpretation & Clarification
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as the file is in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
THE
LATEST HANDBOOK FOR THE 2006 SEASON - March 2006
The new 2006 Handbook has been prepared
by the secretary and is available on the website. It can be found under
the "Handbook" section of the web site. Why not take a look so that
you understand what is required for the 2006 season. It has some
interesting and valuable information. This can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information".
You can also go straight
to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:
NSWSRI
REFEREES' REIMBURSEMENTS 2006
- March 2006
Details of Referees'
Reimbursements for 2006 have been added under the Referees' Documents link.
Access can also be obtained under the "Members Information" drop down menu and
then clicking on "Referees Fees 2006". These referees' payments are as approved by the board of Soccer NSW on
November 15, 2005 and cover all competitions within the State. to proceed directly to
the list of reimbursements for 2006.
ON
THE SIDELINES WITH LEACHY - March 2006
New for 2006 is a new feature titled "On the Sidelines With Leachy" which is an
interview type discussion with a GDSRA member along the lines of "60 seconds
with Sterlo" on the "Footie Show". As the season goes by look out for
popular referee Glenn Leach trying to interview you or a colleague. The
idea from the segment was his so it is fitting that he be the guy out and about
doing the hard yards. This new feature can be found under the main drop
down menu under "Members Information" sub menu "On
The Sidelines".
This new feature can also be viewed by clicking on the
button in the middle of the front page of the website.
To view this
new addition now click on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
FITNESS
TESTS 2006 - March 2006
The fitness test dates have
been added to the website. They are as follows:
12th March,
Sunday 8.30am Barton Park North Parramatta
19th March,
Sunday 8.30am Barton Park, North Parramatta
24th March, Friday – 6.30pm Daniel Street Park,
Greystanes
26th March, Sunday 8.30am Barton Park, North Parramatta
31st March, Friday – 6.30pm Daniel Street Park,
Greystanes
2nd April. Sunday – 8.30am Barton Park, North
Parramatta
They can be viewed by licking on the button in the middle of the front
page of the website. To view this
information now click on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
IFAB
AGM LUCERNE SWITZERLAND 2006 - March 2006
On March 4, 2006 the IFAB had its AGM where the law changes for the 2006/2007
season were discussed. I have prepared a PowerPoint presentation show the
outcome of the AGM. If you click on the 1st button in the middle of
the front page of the website you can view this information. It is well
worth a read as it will come in force for us next season (2007). To view this
information now click on the following PowerPoint symbol:
SOCCER
NSW SMOKING POLICY 2006 -
March 2006
Soccer NSW has published a new policy on
smoking in technical areas and at soccer fields. Effective immediately are
the following requirements:
1. The banning of
smoking by players for the duration of the match in which he or she is
participating, and which is under the control of Soccer NSW, or any of its
Members or affiliates, and;
2. The banning of
smoking by staff, officials, players, referees and volunteers in technical
areas, access ways to and from the field of play, canteen servery and
preparation areas, dressing rooms, change rooms and medical rooms (this includes
referees rooms). It is up to the local Associations and Clubs to impose
their own rules regarding smoking within their clubhouse.
Please note that the Granville District
Soccer Football Association has banned smoking within 10 metres from any field
in district games!
This policy has been added to our
website and can be
located under the "Referees
Documents" section of the web site. This can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information" sub menu
"Referees Documents" and then clicking on "Other
Documents and Articles".
The article is in pdf format and you can click on the pdf
symbol below to view it now if you so desire.
Soccer NSW Smoking Policy 2006
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as the file is in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
WEATHER
INFORMATION - February 2006
Another "Weather" feature has been added to
the bottom of the main entry page which shows the local weather conditions for
our refereeing area. If you click on the information you will receive a
more detail report and forecast of the weather conditions. This feature has been
added to assist all members and together with the Bureau of Meteorology's 128 km
Sydney Radar facility added last month should be of some benefit in assessing
the conditions you will be refereeing under. To view this information now
click on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
YOUTH
LEAGUE RULES AND PROCEDURES 2006 - February 2006
The Soccer NSW Youth League procedures
for 2006 have been posted on our website and can be
located under the "Referees
Documents" section of the web site. This can be found by
clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information" sub menu
"Referees Documents" and then clicking on "Other
Documents and Articles". The article is in pdf format
and you can click on the pdf symbol below to view it now if you so desire.
Youth League Rules & Procedures
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as the file is in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
NUTRITIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR FOOTBALL REFEREES - February 2006
An interesting and
useful document has been added to the "Referees Documents section of the
website. There is an article for "Nutritional Guidelines For Football
Referees". It is well worth a read for new
and experienced referees and can be found under the drop down menu bar under
"Referees Documents" and then clicking on "Other
Documents and Articles". The article
is in pdf format
and you can click on the pdf symbol below to view it now if you so desire.
Nutritional Guidelines For Football Referees
Note: You will need an Adobe
Reader loaded on your computer as the file is in pdf format. You can
download the Adobe Reader by clicking on the Adobe Reader icon
below.
ONLINE
REFEREES GEAR SHOP - February 2006
Members and others can now order their
referees gear directly online utilising an online order form with is transmitted
to our friendly Equipment Officer. The facility has a page indicating what
is available, a price list and the electronic order form together with a
separate Terms and Conditions of Equipment Sale page. You can access this
new Online Shop via the main page by clicking on the button in the middle of the
page or via the main drop down menu system. That is "Members Information"
then the sub menu "Referees' Online Shop" then one of three sub sub menus:
"Referees' Equipment", "Online Order Form" and "Terms and Condition of Sale".
Once and order is placed you get an acknowledgement that your order has been
transmitted. If you wish to view the Online Shop facilities you can go
directly there by clicking on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
TERMS
AND CONDITIONS - February 2006
Terms and Conditions of using the
website have been added to clarify rights and legal aspects of using the
website. These can be found under "Members Information" on the main drop
down menu and scrolling down to "Terms and Conditions". Clicking on the
item will display all the details of the terms and conditions of accessing our
website and the use thereof. To go directly to these "Terms and
Conditions" click on the following Internet Explorer symbol:
PROPER
POSITIONING - January 2006
Under our Law Questions and Answers page
has been added a PowerPoint Slide Presentation on Referees Positioning - "Proper
Positioning" which shows examples of referees getting in the proper
position to view incidents that may happen. This can be found by clicking
on "Laws" on the drop down menu and then "Law Questions" on the sub menu and
"Law Question's Page" on the sub sub menu. It is well worth a look for the
alternative positions that the referee can go to view a situation. If you
want to go directly to the PowerPoint Slide Show click on the PowerPoint
Symbol
AGM
2005 MINUTES - January 2006
The November 10, 2005
AGM Minutes are now available in the "Meetings" section of the web site.
This can be found under "Members Information" on the main drop down menu (on the
Home Page) and scrolling down to the sub menu "Meetings"
and clicking on it. If you wish to view now then click on the following
word symbol:
2006
REFEREES COURSES - January 2006
In 2006, GDSRA will be holding
a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’
referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.
Lectures are on Monday nights March 6, March 13 and March 20 with the examination on Monday
March 27. There is a night on Monday April 3, 2006 for providing details
on the GDSFA local procedures. The venue will be at Baulkham Hills Sports
Club (Renown Road, Baulkham Hills - Opposite Ted Horwood Reserve) and will run from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
There will be a nominal charge of $35.00 for each course and all attendees will receive
the latest FIFA Law Book and the FIFA video on the Laws of the Game together
with lecture notes and a certificate of completion if the course is passed.
For further information contact John Kemp: 0412200541 or e-mail:
john.kemp@hp.com. For a flyer on the
courses . Details of the
laws of the game and
questions
and answers on these laws are available on our GDSRA web site.
The latest version of the GDSRA
Constitution and By-Laws has been added to the website. It can be found under the drop down menu bar
heading "Members' Information" sub menu "Referees Documents" sub
sub menu "Referees Reports" and then clicking on "Referees'
Reports" and the Word Symbol next to "GDSRA Constitution
Document". Also it is available by clicking "Word" symbol:
2006
MEMBERSHIP FORM - January 2006
The 2006 membership form is now
online for members to renew their membership or new people wishing to join and
become referees. The form can be found under the drop down menu bar
heading "Members' Information" and then clicking on "Membership
Form". Also it is available by clicking on the button on the
main page or alternatively you can directly to the form by clicking on the
following "Word" symbol:
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