The first game is only three weeks away!
We’re all looking forward to an exciting season, with plenty of football ahead for all Brumbies.
The first games will be 25th and 26th March.
Coaches and Managers Meeting
Monday 6th March
Club Central Menai
7.00pm – 9.00pm
A representative from every team is required to attend
This meeting is essential for all coaches and managers as you’ll receive Match Sheets and other critical information for the season.
If you’ve volunteered to be a coach or manager for the first time this season, rest assured, the club is here to support you all the way.
These nights are a great chance to connect with others who have done it all before and get your team set up for success this season.
TEAM KIT COLLECTION
Attention Coaches and Managers…
Your Team Kit is available for collection on the following two nights. If you can’t make these times, please arrange for someone in your team to collect the gear.
Thursday 9th March
Billa Road Oval
6.30 pm to 8 pm
Thursday 16th March
Billa Road Oval
6.30 pm to 8 pm
Uniforms will be available for purchase at these times
The canteen will be open for uniform sales during Team Kit Collection from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
Shorts & socks combo deal: only $50
Shorts: $35
Socks: $20
Senior team jersey: $55
New Referees Courses for 2023
The Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association (SSFRA) is taking registrations for new referee courses for 2023.
The SSFRA covers the SSFA full field matches under 12s and over (up to all ages). They only accept persons who will be 14yo on or before 1 April 2023.
Refs can pick the hours and weekends they are available and make themselves available for as many or as few games as they want.
We strongly encourage any interested players coaches managers and parents in those age brackets to take this opportunity.
Refereeing gives players the opportunity to gain a new perspective and improve their understanding of the game. It also provides the opportunity to earn some extra money and enhance your fitness.
Regular Courses: Sunday 5 March OR Wednesday 15/22 March
The SSFRA is also running two standard courses on Sunday 5 March (4 hr half day) during the day OR on Wednesday 15/22 March during the evenings (2x2hrs – you need to attend both Wednesdays for that one).
These are open to everyone over the age of 14yo (or who will be 14yo by the start of the season), including any adults who can’t make the short course (see below). Details on these two courses can be found at https://www.ssfra.org.au/single-post/become-a-referee-in-2023.
Adult Short Course: Monday 6 March
This season, the SSFRA is again offering experienced players, coaches, managers, fans the opportunity to take a greatly shortened course (only 2hrs in-person instead of 1hr online + 4hrs in-person) that recognises the understanding of the game they have developed over years.
They are also offering those who undertake this course a $100 bonus payment upon the completion of their 10th Sunday of refereeing.
To register persons must be over 18, and have significant football experience.
This course is on Monday 6 March from 7pm-9pm. There is also no requirement to complete an online course before this course (in recognition of that experience). Go to https://www.ssfra.org.au/single-post/have-football-experience-take-our-shortened-refereeing-course for details on how to register.
WWC Check
Per FNSW policy all persons over 18 doing the course also need a full paid WWC check for $80.
More information/queries
For further information about refereeing, or if the dates don’t quite work for you, or if you have queries during the online course, please contact the SSFRA at recruitment@ssfra.org.au
Please make sure you carefully read all the information about Registration and everything else for the season ahead on the website.
And remind your team mates to sign up for the newsletter so they can stay up to date this season!
Run with the Brumbies!
Shane Hockings
President Bangor FC
