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Responsible for the mgmnt & governance of football in SWales. RT’s do not imply endorsement. Queries may not be answered via DM - [email protected]
Joined July 2012
REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Nana Baah on his mid season promotion to level 4A. Well done Nana!
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Referee Mike Pickett receives the @FAWales Long Service Award for refereeing at the @SouthWalesFA Referee Conference
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The @SouthWalesFA has been made aware of an alleged assault on a match referee today. In accordance with FAW regulations, the alleged perpetrator has been suspended from all aspects of Football pending a full hearing. We cannot make any further comment at this time.
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Congratulations to @aber_valley_fc on being named community club of the year at the @FAWales @FunFootballUK Grassroots Football awards.
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Sad to hear of the passing of referee Martin Davies from the Rhondda . A great servant to local football #ripMart.
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REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Alex Jacklin on his mid season promotion to level 3A. Well done Alex!. 📸 FAW Photography
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Pleased to learn that John Phillips, has been awarded a BEM in the Honours List for his services to grassroots football. John is a Life Vice-President and is a former Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer & President of the @SouthWalesFA and was a member of the @FAWales Council 2006-16.
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Forever in our hearts. This video gets me every time. Remember, it’s ok to not be ok. RIP Gary.
Today would have been Gary Speed’s 55th birthday. Whenever he is mentioned on here, this video with Dan Walker comes into my mind. A deeply impactful few minutes if you’ve never seen it before. ❤️.
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Confirmation from @FAWales that players registered on Comet who have paid registration fees for this season will not be required to pay a fee for season 2021/22 if they continue with the same club. Referee fees for level 2 and below also charged at £0 for next season (1/2).
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Sad to learn of the passing of @_RDFL Chair Carol Hosking. As well as being a former member of the @SouthWalesFA Council, she became its first female chair in 2005 and is a holder of the FAW Long Service Award for her services to Welsh football. RIP 🙏.
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Congratulations ro @PenydarrenFc on an excellent and deserved won in the @FAWales cup this afternoon.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🚨. Captains only approach to go live from 1st February for ALL Football in Wales!
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Lot's of comment about referees on our twitter feed at the moment. For those who think they can do the job, our next course is now open at
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The following teams have applied for promotion to @SWALInfo next season! .(Pending league standings & being awarded a Tier 6 licence)
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New FAW instructions - all clubs and officials please note. "Following discussions with FAW Head of Medical Servs, we advise all Leagues in the Welsh system that hand-shaking pre & post game is banned UFN. This is on the back of Govt advice on preventing the spread of the virus".
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Sad to advise of the passing of Danny Evans, treasurer of @A_V_Football and former Chairman of the @SouthWalesFA . Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
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We need more referees urgently. New course starting 18/10 at USW Treforest. Call 07793 650691 or email referees@southwalesfa.co.uk for info.
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Round 2 of the @Loosemores_law Senior Cup has been made. Ties to be played on Saturday 5th November. Round 3 once drawn will be played on Saturday 26th November!
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Promotion Awaits! ⬆️. Two of our promotion play off matches take place this Saturday @PenybontFC_. Follow all the action on the CYMRU FOOTBALL APP
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Final score Wales 3 Greece 2, Gavin Morris, Alex Long and Aiden Lewis #TogetherStronger #wales @FAWales #proud @uefa regions cup.
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and so our journey begins. overnight in London then an early flight tomorrow to Bulgaria. @SouthWalesFA Regions Cup adventure begins!!.
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A busy morning for the @SouthWalesFA officials at the final session of the latest referees' course @USWSport in Treforest. To sign up for the next one go to
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After a long and thorough selection process, we are pleased to confirm the newly-appointed management team for the @SouthWalesFA representative squad - @dtanhai and @Dean_Bowden - welcome aboard gentlemen.
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Congratulations to @QuarParkRangers on reaching the @SouthWalesFA Senior Cup final beating @Garw_SBGC on penalties. Commiserations to @Garw_SBGC.
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Now that the dust has settled after our Cup finals weekend, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone @PenybontFC_ for being such great hosts. Without your support the weekend wouldn't have been what it was so THANK YOU!.
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When you know it is official!!!
Amateurs FYR Macedonia🇲🇰 & @SouthWalesFA🏴 (as one of the two best runners-up) are through to the UEFA Regions' Cup intermediate round as preliminary round Group A ended. FYR Macedonia face sides from Russia, Northern Ireland and Portugal; South Wales' opponents tbc
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REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Josh Wilson on his mid season promotion to level 3A. Well done Josh!
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Wishing @PenydarrenFc a safe journey north today and god luck in their @FAWales cup tie @bangorcityfc tomorrow.
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The draw for Round One of The @HughJamesLegal Senior Cup (Men) 2023 . Good luck to all on #TheRoadToPenybont . Ties to be played Saturday 9th September
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We've just signed up 14 new referees from the last course but pleased to see that six people have already signed up for the next final day session on 24 April. You can join them by going to @FAWTrust @A_V_Football @ARJuniorFL @BDFL1928 @CardiffFootball.
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Congratulations to @PenydarrenFc on finally confirming their championship of the @SWAllianceLge .
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No longer part of the game here in Wales or maybe you just want to try something new? Becoming a referee has the benefit of keeping healthy while being in and around the game you love.
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The @HughJamesLegal Senior Cup (men’s) Round 2 . All ties to be played Saturday 7th October . #TheRoadToPenybont
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Kit all sorted for the start of the @UEFA Regions Cup. Home games for @FAWales being played at @BarryTownUnited Jenner Park.
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What's that you say. full refund of your course fee after completing the required amount of games. sounds good to me. Sign up toady at
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THATS A WRAP! So many people to thank for another amazing Finals weekend. We are so grateful so many people attended the weekend and helped to support grassroots football, congratulations to all teams involved and their supporters.
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We need more referees. If you think you can do this then register at . You will get an on-line course that you can study at your own pace and then attend a practical session. The next one in this Area is on Sun 7 Nov at the USW Sports Park in Treforest.
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The final whistle goes and @SouthWalesFA have retained the @FAWales Regions Cup with a 2'0 victory over North Wales Coast FA.
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Very sad to hear that Mike Farley of @ThinkVansCavs and @AFCWhitchurch has passed away. Thoughts are with his family @lazarouleague @SWAllianceLge.
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Pleasing to finish on a high. We lost to a Turkish team who finished third in the last competition (when we failed in the quals round) lost to the hosts when we only had 3 fit players on the bench (including a GK) but got some pride back today.
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The following Sat, 21 May, three games will be played @PenybontFC_ the winners of each match will be promoted 11am - @bushbluebirdsfc v @WaterFC .2pm - @TongwynlaisFC v @Brackla_FC .5pm - @MargamYCentre or @PenarthTownAFC v @PenygraigUnited .Admission £3 for the day. (3/3).
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We've just finished a referees course with eleven new referees registering with the @SouthWalesFA . Our next course is available for booking - induction day is 8 October @HouseofSportCDF and the final day at the end of November. Book yourself on at
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This weekend we will find out our finalists for the 2023 @Loosemores_law Senior Cup! These 4 battle it out for the right to play in our Finals Day @PenybontFC_ on Saturday 29th April. Best of luck to all teams. Follow all the action on the Cymru Football App.
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Good luck to Geoff Buckingham taking over as SWFA General Secretary from Mark Adams who is stepping down today after nine years at the helm. Good luck also to Dave King who replaces Geoff as Assistant Secretary (Discipline).
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PLAYOFFS. Games 90 mins followed (if necessary) by extra time and pens. Friday 18 May @penydarren_park 7.30.p.m.@afcrumneyjrs v AFC Wattstown.Sat 19 May at USW Sports Grd, (TBC) 12 noon.@stmsportsob v @nelsoncavsafc .Sat 19 May at @RhydAFC , 3pm.@LlangeinorAFC v @Hirwaun_Sport.
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With our Cup Finals weekend fast approaching, please find below the weekend schedules. Venue: @PenybontFC_ - Llangewydd Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JU. £3 for all day entry (cash only)
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Its Monday and the start of a new week but not every Monday has to be the same - Why not sign up to one of our Referee courses today!
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If every club found one person who could do this, it would solve the referee shortage in the area!.
Big shout out to @CardiffAcciesFC for the game today. We didn’t have a ref allocated so our manager had to ref. Game played in the right way - expected frustrations - but never overstepped the mark! . If we all do this we will have more refs! . #becomearef
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Congratulations to @YAFCthebuns on winning the @SWAllianceLge yesterday and gaining promotion to @WelshLeague for 2019/20.
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With the new year fast approaching comes those new years resolutions we all make. Why not make one of those resolutions to . Why not sign up to our introduction event (optional) at
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The @FAWales have introduced yellow arm bands to be worn by all match officials under 18 years of age for the 22/23 season with the intention of highlighting their age to players, coaches & spectators! . Find out more here:
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We are obliged to follow this and all matches within our jurisdiction (and of leagues within our jurisdiction) are also postponed, this includes SWFA Cup ties (senior and junior). Also, any sanctions for friendlies &/or tournaments to be played before 4 April are also revoked.
FAW STATEMENT: DOMESTIC FOOTBALL. The Football Association of Wales has today (13 March) taken the decision to suspend domestic football at all levels in Wales with immediate effect until 4 April due to the COVID-19 outbreak. #TogetherStronger.
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Following successful trials last season The FAW are rolling out temporary dismissals across grassroots football in Wales. Here’s how ‘Sin Bins’ will be used 👇
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Excellent webinar presentation from @FAWales COMET team - well put together and easy to follow.
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REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Karl Edwards on his mid season promotion to level 4B. Well done Karl!
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Pleasing to hear of the growth of the Wales Veterans League - over 700 players registered this season.
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We're here @PenybontFC_ today for day one of our cup finals weekend! The sun is shinning ready to welcome all our finalists! Good luck to all clubs and officials! Updates throughout the day for all 4 games! First KO is 10:30.
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Next Saturday (13th) Our first Preliminary match takes place between @AfanUnited_FC of the Port Talbot Football League & @StarFCWales1 of the Cardiff & District FL .The match will be officiated by Dale Randall assisted by James Young & Tegid Richards, 4th official is Ieuan Lewis
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Our Winter Referees Seminar took place this evening at Whitchurch Rugby & Social Club Cardiff. With an interactive quiz on Laws of the game and guest speakers including FIFA AR John Bryant, Amin Said & Dale Randall . @Referee_SWFA
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History makers 💫. Out of the 10 Match Officials selected for the @FAWales Welsh Cup finals (Men’s & Women’s) 6 were from the @Referee_SWFA structure. Charlotte Carpenter .Michelle Portelli .John Bryant.Jordan Christopher .Dale Randall .Connor Thomas . Congratulations to all!
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With local leagues coming to a close, the 8 winners of their respective feeder leagues battle it out for the 3 promotion spots into The South Wales Alliance League! This is not to be missed
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🚨⚽️🏆CUP FINAL WEEKEND🏆⚽️🚨.We are delighted to announce the details of The SWFA competition Finals which will take place on Sat 29th & Sun 30th April at The home of @PenybontFC_ the next series of tweets will contain information on all the Finals taking place
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The @FAWales have introduced yellow arm bands to be worn by all match officials under 18 years of age for the 22/23 season with the intention of highlighting their age to players, coaches & spectators! . Find out more here: .
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The following clubs have applied for promotion to @SWPLInfo from tier 7-6. Good luck to all in their respective league campaigns.
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Great opportunity to see the development of the @cardiffunisport / @southwalesfa Centre hosting a tournament at the excellent Llanrumney Sports Ground facilities with teams taking part including Forest Green Rovers, Swindon Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Our first online handbook is now available on our website. The days of wheeling 800+ paper copies in a shopping trolley to the Post Office are now over!.
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;.Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning.We will remember them.
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@SouthWalesFA Senior Cup draw. @LlanUtdFC v @tonyrefailbgc ; @MaestegPark2010 v @Garw_SBGC ; @PentwynDynamos v @QuarParkRangers ; @afcabercynon97 v @UnitedTata.
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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨.Given how successful the scheme has been since it launched in October 2021 We have decided to extend our referee refund deal for a further season. Yet another reason you should
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REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Joel Bellshaw on his mid season promotion to level 4B. Joel is also part of the SWFA Talent & Mentor Group . Well done Joel! . 📸 @LPPhotography27
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REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Kemal Kazov on his mid season promotion to level 4B. Well done Kemal!
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Pleased to see several have signed up for the Refs Course since we launched the offer of fees refunded-more info at Still time to buy and work through the on-line training before the final day on 7 Nov at USW in Treforest - go to
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Presenting the 4 semi finalists of this years South Wales FA U15s Girls Cup. Keep a lookout later in the week for details of the draw
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@SouthWalesFA @FAWales @UEFA Regions Cup team photo 03.06.16 against San Marino #Wales #TogetherStronger
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The Level 5 promotion play-off between @stmsportsafc and @Pontlottynafc will be played Sat 13/6, k.o 3pm at the Cardiff City Stadium.
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CONGRATULATIONS to @BoysTreorchy & @TalbotGreenFC on their PROMOTION to The @SWALInfo after winning their respective Play Off Finals today!.
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REFEREE PROMOTION! 🌟. Congratulations to Nathan Waite on his mid season promotion to level 3A. Well done @NathanWaite2001!
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