Orange and District Football Referees Association

14/05/2024

JOIN OUR TEAM - Become a REFEREE in 2024!
Do you want to give something back to the game you love and earn some money on the side?

Orange Referees are looking for more referees to join our team. All the details of how to become a referee are detailed on our website at the following link. https://www.orangereferees.com/training.

The training process has changed in 2024 and there are 2 Online Modules to complete before the new referees attend a short in person session.

The next Level 4 Referee Practical Training Session will be held on Monday 10th June 4pm to 6pm at Jack Brabham.

If you are interested in becoming a referee and would like to discuss the process or have other questions please message our branch coach Andrew Cooper on [email protected].

04/03/2022

Hi Everyone,
We are holding a New Referees Course in the last 2 weeks of March for new Level 4 Referees details are below.

07/11/2021

Dear referees, you are invited to attend the 2021 ODFRA Annual General Meeting.

Who: Anyone, including non-referees.
When: Saturday 20th November 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: Orange City Bowls Club (Blue Room)
Voting privileges: Only registered members are able to vote on nominations.
Zoom meeting: weblink to be provided closer to date

Please complete the quick survey to show your attendance: https://forms.office.com/r/ns1Qxka91M

The ODFRA 2021 AGM will see all positions declared vacant and a new committee elected for the 2021 season.

We encourage anyone who has an interest in growing football and a commitment to improving refereeing to consider a role within the association. You will be well supported by other committee members to find your place and carry out your role.

The Roles - (Broadly)

Executive Committee - Voting responsibilities

President - Oversee the operations
Vice President - Support and act in the presidents role as required
Secretary - Manage correspondence and meetings
Treasurer - Responsible for finances
Registrar - Manage registrations

Office Bearers - none voting responsibilities

Equipment Officer - Manage referee equipment
Appointments Officer - Manage appointments
Assessor - Assess members
Coach - Manage Training
Member Protection Officer - Manage Working With Children Checks and support members
Junior Vice President - Provide input into the committee from Junior members
Publicity Officer - Manage publicity
ODFRA Delegate - President or Executive committee member
Football NSW Delegate - Liaise with FNSW referee management team

16/06/2021

Hi everyone,
Please make sure you still submit your availability via the form on the website for this weekend 19/20 June. I don't want anyone to miss out on games.

The Orange & District Football Referees Association (ODFRA) provides referees for competitive and recreational competitions, school matches, gala days and tournaments in Orange and surrounding areas.

20/04/2021

Level 4 Referee Course
Sunday 16 May 2021 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Jack Brabham Park
$100
http://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=23662

11/04/2021

There was great participation by ODFRA referees attending the first of 3 Pre-Season LOTG update courses.

11/04/2021

Please don't forget to order any referee gear before the season start. If you leave it to the last minute you may have to wait while we order more stock in.

01/04/2021

Practical advice: match officials

Competition rules must state who replaces a match official who cannot start or continue because of injury, sickness or any other reason, and any associated match official changes.

In particular, it must be clear who takes over if the referee is unable to start or continue:
➡ the fourth official or
➡ the senior assistant referee or
➡ the senior additional assistant referee

Find out more: bit.ly/MatchOfficials_

Download the Laws of the Game app:
bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid
bit.ly/LawsApp_iOS

13/03/2021

All referees attending the level 3 course. The start time is 10:30 (sharp) at Kinross football field. Finish time is 1:00pm. Emails were sent yesterday informing of this change. Please check junk inbox.

11/03/2021

Do you know the LOTG?

How football has changed

Before 2019, any number of players may contest a dropped ball (including the goalkeepers) and the referee could not decide who was allowed to contest a dropped ball or its outcome.

This procedure often led to an aggressive confrontation or a ‘manufactured’ restart which was ‘exploited’ unfairly (e.g. kicking the ball out for a throw-in deep in the opponents’ half).

Since 2019, the ball is dropped for:
➡ one player of the team that last touched the ball at the position where it last touched a player, an outside agent or, as outlined in Law 9.1, a match official
➡ the goalkeeper in their penalty area (if play was stopped in the penalty area / the last touch of the ball was in the penalty area)

Returning the ball to the team that last played it restores what was ‘lost’ when play was stopped, except in the penalty area where it is simpler to return the ball to the goalkeeper.

All players of both teams, except the player receiving the ball, must be at least 4 m away until the ball is in play.

➡ Check out the current wording: bit.ly/_Dropped_Ball

30/01/2021

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ONLINE Level 4 Courses

20 February 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm)- https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23032

21 February 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23107

23rd & 25th February 2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23109

27 February 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23111

28 February 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23034

1st & 3rd March 2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23112

2nd & 4th March 2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23113

6th March 2021 (9:00am –4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23035

7th March 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23115

8th & 10th March 2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23137

9th & 11th March 2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23138

13th March 2021 (9:00am –4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23139

14th March 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23140

15th & 17th March 2021 (6:00pm – 4:00pm) - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=23141

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To undertake this training program you must be at least 13 years of age and have successfully passed the online Laws of the Game within the past two years.