OFC – REFEREE DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR PLANNED

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) will be holding their annual OFC Referee Development Officers Seminar in Auckland, New Zealand from 19-20 October 2006 at the OFC Headquarters. Referee Development Officers from each Member Association of OFC will attend the seminar to discuss the development plan for refereeing in Oceania for the next 5 years. Each…

The American Samoa Football Association appealed to players, referees, fans and officials throughout the country to help praise and promote the spirit of fair play on FIFA Fair Play Day which was held at Kanana Fou as part of the International Day of Peace. Special guests at the event included the Director of Education Malaetele…

Football legend Eusebio returned to Africa today to launch FIFPro’s an anti-racism campaign in advance of World Cup 2010 in South Africa. FIFPro (Fédération Internationale des Footballeurs Professionels) the World professional footballers’ football union, organised the conference to announce its plan to tackle racism by utilising the impact of its high profile members that include…

OFC – ELITE REFEREES COURSE CONCLUDES Sore bodies to sore minds as the participants at the OFC Elite Referees and Assistant Referees course were put to the practical test at the OFC Academy in Ellerslie today. A host of practical sessions designed to test the application of the game’s laws were run with the interpretation…

Aspiration and perspiration were the buzzwords of the day as the fitness levels of elite referees and assistant referees from around the OFC were placed under scrutiny at Mount Smart Stadium today. The group underwent a rigorous assessment of their physical capabilities under the watchful eyes of fitness instructor Alejo Leguizamon. The fitness test consisted…

FUTURO III PROMISES A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR OCEANIA COACHING DEVELOPMENT The 2006 Futuro III Coaching Refresher Course concluded at the Millennium Centre, Auckland today and was declared an overwhelming success by FIFA Development Officer, Glenn Turner. The course, designed to assist “coaches to coach coaches” within the Oceania Confederation, was run by FIFA Instructors, Roy…

NEW ZEALAND COACH HAILS DENONE NATIONS CUP A SUCCESS Keith Pritchett hailed his New Zealand team’s effort at the 2006 Danone Nations Cup a success despite a busy schedule of activity against high quality opposition. The 32-team tournament brought together children between the ages of 10 and 12 years old in a celebration of football….

The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) first ever Elite Referees and Assistant Referees Programme is being hosted at Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, from 20-22 September 2006. The course is designed to identify referees within the OFC region that have both the physiological ability and knowledge base to be appointed to the FIFA referees panel. OFC Technical…

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has appointed Gordon Glen Watson as Media and Communications Officer. The 32-year-old will replace Seamus Marten who takes on a new role as Head of Competitions. Watson will be responsible for internal and external communication, website and new media communication, and all media relations. OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas notes…

FAIRYTALE FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS AS BILIKIKI EYE BRAZIL The Solomon Islands produced a piece of history after their 6-2 defeat of Vanuatu at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers on the island of Moorea. The Solomon Bilikiki are the first team other than New Zealand or Australia – when they were part of the…