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Referees
While Batches 6 and 7 entered into their fourth and third on-site modules, respectively, Batch 8 marked their first-ever on-site module.
The three-week programme provided the officials with a comprehensive combination of theoretical and practical sessions, tailored to their respective stages of the Academy.
Kicking off with Batch 6 on September 21, the Intermediate Module 4 sought to aid the participants in honing their skills in accordance with the demands at the elite level of the modern game.
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Among the various key topics covered in classrooms as well as through on-field activities, the focus remained mainly on contact play and positioning, decision-making, match analysis and physical fitness. The programme also served as an opportunity for selected referees to test their skills as they officiated in Liga FA Selangor matches.
Meanwhile, the Intermediate Module 2 for Batch 7, which began on September 28, placed a strong emphasis on communication and game management, and explored several intriguing topics including “The Silent Whistle” and “The Hands Debate”, focusing on the role of officials’ body language and the interpretation of handball situations during the course of a match.
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Besides undergoing physical fitness tests, the referees also examined match incidents from recently concluded AFC competitions before applying their cognitive decision-making skills during practical matches.
The three-week programme concluded with Batch 8’s Introductory Module 2, which took place from October 5 to 9.
On the first day, the referees were introduced to key aspects of the journey towards becoming elite match officials, including integrity, decision-making in complex situations, and the importance of effective communication and body language.
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Over the subsequent days, the programme outlined salient features from an array of topics ranging from dealing with career-threatening tackles to free-kick management.
Finally, as part of the Academy’s efforts to hone the officials’ cognitive decision-making capabilities, the programme included several opportunities for the participants to study match incidents from competitions such as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ and the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, ensuring maximum preparedness for the demands of officiating at the highest level.
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