Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2017 12:38:08 GMT 10
The Westfield FFA Cup is renowned for putting local clubs and players under the spotlight but the competition is also proving a winner in unveiling a host of quality female referees.
As much as the Westfield FFA Cup provides local clubs and players the exposure and opportunity to play against the big teams in the Hyundai A-League and be shown to a national audience on Fox Sports, they are not the only ones benefitting from the interest and hype the competition has generated.
In the first three match days of this year’s Round of 32, a number of FFA’s aspiring and talented female referees have been given the responsibility to make the big calls both as referees and assistant referees.
FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson, says it is important to acknowledge that these female match officials have earned the right to be appointed to these matches and that it is certainly no token gesture.
“The Westfield FFA Cup is a stepping stone for female match officials to progress towards the Hyundai A-League,” said FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson.
“Significantly, to be appointed to Westfield FFA Cup matches, these match officials are already officiating in the men’s PS4 NPL competitions in their respective states and have met the stringent fitness test requirements for officiating men’s football.
“Strong performances will not only lead to these women being appointed to more matches as the Westfield FFA Cup progresses, it will lead to them being considered for the upcoming Hyundai A-League season.”
Read more at www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/westfield-ffa-cup-a-stepping-stone-for-female-referees/19nfa0zi2t62c1m09prsljnm0f#IAK6hMRCJDXq1hel.99
As much as the Westfield FFA Cup provides local clubs and players the exposure and opportunity to play against the big teams in the Hyundai A-League and be shown to a national audience on Fox Sports, they are not the only ones benefitting from the interest and hype the competition has generated.
In the first three match days of this year’s Round of 32, a number of FFA’s aspiring and talented female referees have been given the responsibility to make the big calls both as referees and assistant referees.
FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson, says it is important to acknowledge that these female match officials have earned the right to be appointed to these matches and that it is certainly no token gesture.
“The Westfield FFA Cup is a stepping stone for female match officials to progress towards the Hyundai A-League,” said FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson.
“Significantly, to be appointed to Westfield FFA Cup matches, these match officials are already officiating in the men’s PS4 NPL competitions in their respective states and have met the stringent fitness test requirements for officiating men’s football.
“Strong performances will not only lead to these women being appointed to more matches as the Westfield FFA Cup progresses, it will lead to them being considered for the upcoming Hyundai A-League season.”
Read more at www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/westfield-ffa-cup-a-stepping-stone-for-female-referees/19nfa0zi2t62c1m09prsljnm0f#IAK6hMRCJDXq1hel.99