While developing strong coaches is part of the development strategy for futsal, having the referees develop at the same pace as the game will be the key to success in Oceania. The FIFA FUTURO III Referee Instructor Course which…
The FIFA FUTURO III Referee Instructor Course concluded on Friday but not without some positive words from Deputy Head of Referee Department Manual Navarro who made the long trip from Zurich to witness first-hand the ongoing development in Oceania….
The annual FIFA FUTURO III Referee Instructors Course got underway in Auckland, New Zealand yesterday with 48 particpants from all 11 OFC Member Associations present to take part in the week-long activities. OFC Referee Development Officer Kevin Stoltenkamp said…
2018 OFC U-19 Championship, Referee Development
Elite Seminar opens doors for Pari
Aug 6, 2018, 9:47 AM 0
The OFC Elite Referee Seminar held in Tahiti in the lead-up to the OFC U-19 Championship has proven to be a blessing in disguise for Moorea-based Oito Pari. The assistant referee was offered the opportunity to join Oceania’s leading…
Already world renowned for the exploits of its players on the beach soccer pitch, Tahiti is now turning the spotlight on those who manage the game with a FIFA Beach Soccer Referee Course recently concluding in Papeete. FIFA Instructor…
Referee Development, Tahiti, Women's Football
Perry’s star continues to rise
Jun 26, 2018, 4:20 PM 0
There are numerous ways to be involved in football – player, referee, administrator – and 20-year-old Rani Perry of Tahiti has tried her hand at most of them, including playing across all three disciplines of the game; football, futsal…
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Referee Development, Tonga
Makasini ready for Moscow
May 29, 2018, 3:38 PM 0
Tonga may not be heading to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but they’ll be represented in some way with assistant referee Tevita Makasini receiving the call-up as a member of an Oceania match officials trio. The Tongan…
Referee Development, Refereeing, Women's Football
Trio says “oui” to World Cup
May 10, 2018, 11:08 AM 0
New Zealand referee Anna-Marie Keighley has made the first step towards the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 by earning an appointment to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 alongside 14 elite female referees from across the…
Papua New Guinea, Referee Development
Simbu provides foundations for match officials
Apr 3, 2018, 4:27 PM 0
There’s a future in refereeing for anyone who wants it according to Papua New Guinea Football Associations referee facilitator Jimmy Warai. The OFC Referee Assessor recently led a basic refereeing course for the Simbu Soccer Association and said there…
The referees preparing for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ share a single aim: to deliver the best officiating performance ever seen at a Women’s World Cup. To help reach this target, 33 referees from all six…