Football Queensland (FQ) has strengthened its collaboration with Football Northern Territory (FNT) to enhance the delivery of the game across the Territory by delivering initiatives focused on referee education, pathway development, competition management and club support.
The growing relationship is set to create more pathways for referees and players to participate in tournaments and carnivals with development opportunities across both Queensland and the Northern Territory, fostering stronger connections and shared growth between the two football communities.
“Working with Football Northern Territory gives us the opportunity to share our experience and support the systems and pathways that improve the football experience,” said Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci.
“As part of the collaboration, FQ Senior Manager – Leagues and Officials, Slater Asnicar, and FQ Manager – Officials Strategy, Brad Burton, recently visited the Northern Territory to run workshops on referee education, matchday coaching, competition regulations and integrity.
“Through the implementation of initiatives like the referee exchange program we can collectively enhance the education and pathway opportunities for match officials. With Football NT now deploying Squadi to support clubs and transform their operations, FQ will draw on its years of experience with the platform to provide practical implementation guidance and a library of club support resources, while working together to ensure the volunteer burden is reduced in the NT and clubs can build efficient and sustainable futures.
“Sharing our experience and expertise with Football NT allows us to provide targeted support as they lead the delivery of football in the Northern Territory. Our close collaboration also ensures they have access to the same systems and efficiencies that are driving the game’s growth in Queensland in an effective and sustainable way.”
Football Northern Territory CEO Jamie Monteith said the collaboration will deliver lasting benefits for the local game as they work to continue the development of football in the Territory.
“Working with the team at Football Queensland allows us to tap into leading knowledge and proven systems that will help us elevate football here in the Northern Territory for all our participants and match officials,” Monteith said.
“The support from FQ in referee education, the rollout of Squadi and in capability building will strengthen our operations and create more sustainable and meaningful opportunities for our referees, coaches, players and clubs right across the Territory.”
