Uniform and Equipment

THE ONLY BRAND OF REFEREE UNIFORM TO BE WORN IN NORTHERN NSW IS UMBRO.

Referee clothing and equipment can be purchased from the First Touch Football Supplies online store at any time. The link to access this store is as follows: https://firsttouchfootballsupplies.square.site/shop/referees/2 Upon adding any uniform or equipment to the shopping cart, simply change the delivery method to “Store pickup” (this step can also be achieved after clicking on the cart icon before moving on to “Checkout”. This allows your order to be picked 24 hours later (at the earliest) from the LMRFF front reception desk. In case of an emergency in which you require referee clothing or equipment at extremely short notice, please contact NNSWF Reception during working hours (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) on (02) 4941 7200.

Arrival to and Departure from the Ground

Northern NSW Football does not expect referees at all levels of football to dress to the same standards. The following are our expectations for each different level of football.

Premier Competition Senior Referees

NPLM (U18, Reserve Grade and First Grade), HIT NL1 (U18, Reserve Grade and First Grade) and

NPLW (Reserve Grade and First Grade) • White NNSWF Referee Polo Shirt or

White Business Shirt • Black or Navy Dress Pants • Black or Brown Dress Shoes • Black Referees Jacket (Optional)

Zone Football League Competition Referees

• White NNSWF Referee Polo Shirt • Enclosed shoes • Black Referees Jacket (Optional)

UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT

Premier Competition Youth Referees

NPLM (U13, U14, U15 and U16), HIT NL1 (U13, U14, U15, U16) and NPLW (U13, U15 and U17)

• White NNSWF Referee Polo Shirt • Black or Navy Dress Pants • Black or Brown Dress Shoes • Black Referees Jacket (Optional)

JDL Competition Referees

• Green Shirt for First Year Referees • Black Umbro Referee Shirt • Black Umbro Referee Shorts • Black Referee Socks • Black footwear

Referees clothing and equipment should be clean, neat and tidy at the beginning of each day of officiating. A referee who does not look the part can easily give a poor first impression.