Referees
Thank you to all visiting and local referees who assisted in the officiating of games throughout the 2011 Kanga Cup tournament. Without the support from the referees then the enjoyment of players, coaches and mangers plus the supporters of teams would not be realized. See you all in 2012.
David Kurthi - Kanga Cup Referee Technical Director
The Kanga Cup is the biggest youth football tournament in the Southern Hemisphere with over 220 teams from all around Australia and overseas. Running for a week, the tournament is open to club, school, association or community based teams that are part of the FFA family and caters for male and female youth ranging from 10 to 18 years of age. More than 600 matches are played at eight venues across the National Capital, with referees receiving up to four matches a day. The week also includes a number of off field social events for both players and referees.In 2008 95 local and 51 visiting referees officiated at the Kanga Cup, including referees from New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria as well as international referees from New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Refereeing at the Kanga Cup
All currently registered referees between the ages of 15 and 18 are welcome to attend the Kanga Cup.Visiting referees are required to make their own travel arrangements to Canberra for the tournament but during the week all interstate and international referees receive:
- Accommodation at the “Referee Lodge” from the Saturday before the tournament until the Saturday after the last day.
- All meals provided
- Transport to matches and events
- Intensive coaching a inspections
- The chance to attend a variety of social events throughout the week
- Make new friends and develop personally/ professionally
The Kanga Cup is a great opportunity for referees to further develop their refereeing skills as well as having a lot of fun and make new friends. The week will begin with Kanga Cup Referee Seminar and tournament briefing followed by the Opening Ceremony. During the week you will receive coaching at the grounds around Canberra and be able to participate in the nightly de-brief sessions with the coaches. There will also be many social events including the Kanga Cup Disco, movie night and the famous referee football match.
For more information contact Capital Football Referee Administrator refadmin@capitalfootball.com.au to get an application form.
Referee Coaches and Coordinators
All currently registered referee coaches with a minimum Level 3 Inspector Qualification are welcome to attend the Kanga Cup. Referee coaches provide coaching and advice to both local and visiting referees at the tournament as well as assist in the appointment of referees to finals matches, and act as welfare officers at the referee accommodation. Referee Coaches will receive free accommodation, meals and transport for the duration of the tournament.
Referee Coordinators are sought to coordinate referee operations at each venue center. Interstate coordinators will will receive free accommodation, meals and transport for the duration of the tournament. Local and interstate coordinators are sought.
Referee Staff
A number of referee staff positions are available at the tournament including bus drivers and welfare officers. Referee staff are not required to be referees but experience in a similar role previously would be an advantage. Referee staff will receive free accommodation, meals and transport for the duration of the tournament. The main purpose of this role is to provide care and direction to the group.
* All Referee Staff are required to sign a Child Protection Form.
Registering to attend the Kanga Cup
All currently registered referees meeting the criteria for each position are eligible to attend the Kanga Cup.
To register to attend the Kanga Cup please contact the Capital Football Referee Manager aton refadmin@capitalfootball.com.au for more information and application forms. Please note that there are limited spaces available at the referee accommodation and not all applications may be accepted so it is recommended that applications are completed as early as possible.