They walked different paths towards becoming match officials but Riley Kirkaldy, Jake Southward and Jack Fisher have one thing in common – their passion for refereeing. Northern NSW Football is celebrating Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week from July 20 to…
For Sean O’Connor, refereeing isn’t just about him getting out on the park. But also helping the next generation find their way in the game. Northern NSW Football is celebrating Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week from July 20 to 26,…
For Brenda Twomey, becoming a referee was about staying involved in the game she loves. Northern NSW Football is celebrating Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week from July 20 to 26, thanking the wonderful match officials who make playing football across…
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) in partnership with Major Partner in Community Football, Newcastle Permanent Building Society (NPBS), will celebrate the annual Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week (RRW) from Monday 20 July until Sunday 26 July. Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week…
Unlike many referees, Wayne Welsh had never played football before picking up the whistle for the first time. In fact, Welsh only became a referee following a dare from a work mate. While his refereeing career might have accidently started…
Matthew Hall’s best memory from refereeing only happened last year. His two younger sons acted as his assistant referees for a match, while his eldest son was refereeing on a field close by. That saw a beautiful photo taken, one…
Like many families, older brother Zach Butchard paved the way for his two younger brothers. Zach has been refereeing for four years after his mum suggested the idea, having thought it would be an interesting way to earn some money…
Olivia Flannery started officiating in 2017 and, while she was unsure at first about becoming a referee, was soon won over. “Once I started, I grew to love being a referee,” Olivia said. Northern NSW Football is celebrating Newcastle Permanent…
Brad Carlin has enjoyed a lifetime as a referee. Carlin has given 44 years of service to the Northern NSW Football community as a match official. Now, as one of the most respected voices in refereeing in the region, Carlin…
When Lucy Hungerford saw her older brother refereeing at Lake Macquarie, she felt like she wanted to be part of the game. She then signed up for the next referee seminar and was on her way to picking up the…
