2008 Kanga Cup
The McDonald’s Kanga Cup is the biggest youth football tournament in the Southern Hemisphere with over 180 teams from all around Australia and New Zealand. 2008 will also include a side from the United States and the winner of the Kanga Cup Asian Fellowship.
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.
In 2007 73 local and 49 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 Botswana.
Former Kanga Cup Referees include 2006 FIFA World Cup and A-League Assistant Referee Ben Wilson.
All members aged 15 to 22 are welcome to nominate to officiate in the Kanga Cup. If you are chosen to attend you will receive:
- Free accommodation at the “Referee Lodge”
- All meals provided
- Transport to matches and events
- A Kanga Cup Merchandise pack
- Intensive coaching and inspections
- The chance to attend a variety of social events throughout the week
And as well as this, the branch is willing to pay for members travel to Canberra.
The Kanga Cup is a great opportunity for referees to further develop their refereeing skills as well as have 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. During the week there will also be many social events including the Kanga Cup Disco, movie night and the famous referee football match.
Applications from referees who are interested in officiating in the 2008 McDonald’s Kanga Cup tournament, are now open. A minimum age of eleven for assistant referees and fifteen or older for referees, is required for those who are interested in officiating in the McDonald’s Kanga Cup tournament.
All members interested in attending the Kanga Cup must complete the Referees Application and Visiting Referees Travel Details form below and email them to our secretary, Luke Mackney. Luke will then organise transport for you and send your forms to the McDonalds Kanga Cup Referees Administrator.
If you are looking for more information regarding the Kanga Cup, visit http://www.kangacup.com.au/
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