General News
Amendments to the Laws of the Game - 2009
Every year FIFA undertake a review of the Laws of the Game. These changes normally commence at the start of the northern hemisphere winter seasons and from the start of the next major season thereafter in Australia. There have been no changes to the Laws for 2009.
Appointments for 2009
Ned Sparkes will be responsible for Premier League, All Age, Women's and Youth grade appointments in 2009. Ned (Senior Referee Appointments Officer) may be contacted on 0408763441. Only members of the Darwin Referees Association are eligible for appointment.
Junior appointments are organised by the Duty Club responsible for hosting the days games.
Disciplinary Codes
Click here to display the disciplinary codes to be used on match sheets and send off reports.
2009 Northern Zone Referees Fees
Click here to display the fees payable to accredited referees in 2009.
Jewellery
- NO jewellery is allowed
- NO loose wristbands of any kind
- NO necklaces of any kind
- NO taping of jewellery
- NO wedding rings (even taped)
However 'Medicalert' bracelets or necklaces CAN be worn provided they are taped down with only the actual medical information not being taped over.
Local ruling with regard to skins and undergarments: Colours to be the colour of the playing strip where ever possible as per the Laws. Alternatively 'skin' colour may be worn.
Laws of the Game
Want to learn about the Laws of the Game? Click here to go to the FIFA website.
Have a question for a Referee?
If you want to ask for clarification about the Laws of the Game drop us a line at northernzone@footballnt.com.au
Q: A goalkeeper or another player draws unauthorised marks on the field of play with his foot. What action does the referee take?
A: If the referee notices this before the match starts, the offending player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour. If the referee notices this being done during the match, he cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour when the ball next goes out of play.
Q: Can a player deliberately leave the field of play to take liquid refreshment?
A: Players are entitled to take liquid refreshments during a stoppage in the match but only at the touch line. Bottles are not to be thrown onto the field of play.
Q: A player, other than the goalkeeper, standing in his own penalty area holding a shinguard, hits the ball with his shinguard to prevent it entering the goal. What action does the referee take?
A: The referee awards a penalty kick and the player is sent off for preventing a goal. The shinguard is regarded as an extension of the player's hand.
Q: What happens if, in a similar situation, the player in question is the goalkeeper?
A: The referee stops play, cautions the goalkeeper for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.
