TO: FFV Referee

FROM:Luke Brennan – FFV Referees Manager

DATE:20th March 2015

SUBJECT:FFV Competitions Matters

Dear FFV Referees,

With the 2015 seniors season starting this weekend I wanted to pass on some important news to you all.

Match Results:

Please ensure your match records are sent to FFV within 24hrs of the conclusion of the match. All match records must have all details fully completed this includes team & fixture details, player name & numbers, team officials name with signatures by each person, match ball brand, team apparel brand & importantly the half & fulltime score.

NPL & NPL 1,including reserves, match records need to be emailed to

All WPL & all men & women’s state leagues, including reserves, need to be emailed to

Incident reports:

All incident reports must also be sent to FFV within 24hrs of the conclusion of the match. Please be detailed in your reports to ensure they include all matters relating to any incidents. All incident reports should be emailed to

All referees are also required to attend any tribunal hearing relating to any FFV appointment.

Best & Fairest

As part of all referees responsibility after the match best & fairest votes need to be submitted within 24hrs of the conclusion of the match.

The following link will take you to the best & fairest votes page.

Corner Flags:

Please be advised that FFV clubs are permitted to use spring loaded corner flags in all FFV competitions.

Upgrading Courses

All referees will be able to complete accreditation upgrading during 2015. The following courses will be offered with enrolments opening by 1st April:

Referee

•Level 4 – 3 Referee upgrading

•Level 3 – 2 Referee upgrading

•Level 2 – 1 Referee upgrading

Assessor

•Level 3 Referee Assessor

•Level 3 – 2 Referee Assessor upgrading

Instructor

•Level 3 Referee Instructor

•Level 3 – 2 Referee Instructor

The dates will be published once the course enrolment opens via MyFootballClub.

Uniforms

We are pleased to advise that the FFV online store is now open via the following link Thanks to our partnership with Sportsmart we are able to offer FFV referees the Adidas referee uniform. The expanded range includes off field Adidas apparel, compression gear, heart rate monitors, foot ware & a full range of referees kit. Adidas is the only uniform that is to be worn by FFV referees in 2015. Make sure you are ALL IN FOR 2015.

I wish you all the very best for the 2015 season. Enjoy your refereeing & have fun out on the park.

Kind Regards,

Luke Brennan.