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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Referee Mike Pickett receives the @FAWales Long Service Award for refereeing at the @SouthWalesFA Referee Conference
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
4 years
Sad to hear of the passing of referee Martin Davies from the Rhondda . A great servant to local football #ripMart
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
1 year
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Well presented piece of work from @FAWTrust tonight and well thought out protocols setting out the pathway to get back to football. #KeepSafe
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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We need more referees - RTs appreciated
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
Congratulations ro @PenydarrenFc on an excellent and deserved won in the @FAWales cup this afternoon
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
5 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
4 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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@SouthWalesFA statement on affiliation fees for clubs and leagues for season 2020-21
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Final score @SouthWalesFA 5 Gothenburg 0
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Final score
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@SouthWalesFA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Introducing your Danny Gomes Memorial Trophy Winners
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
3 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
8 years
Final score Wales 3 Greece 2, Gavin Morris, Alex Long and Aiden Lewis #TogetherStronger #wales @FAWales #proud @uefa regions cup
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
and so our journey begins. overnight in London then an early flight tomorrow to Bulgaria. @SouthWalesFA Regions Cup adventure begins!!
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
5 years
Congratulations to @QuarParkRangers on reaching the @SouthWalesFA Senior Cup final beating @Garw_SBGC on penalties. Commiserations to @Garw_SBGC .
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
When you know it is official!!!
@UEFAcom
UEFA.com
6 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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South Wales FA
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Congratulations to @PenydarrenFc on finally confirming their championship of the @SWAllianceLge .
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Introducing your @HughJamesLegal U15s Girls Champions
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
3 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Introducing your @HughJamesLegal Senior Cup Women’s Champions @CardiffCityFCW U19s
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
3 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales 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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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If every club found one person who could do this, it would solve the referee shortage in the area!
@CantonRangersFC
Canton Rangers FC
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
Good luck to @PenydarrenFc and @grangealbion in their @FAWales Trophy games this afternoon
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Congratulations to @YAFCthebuns on winning the @SWAllianceLge yesterday and gaining promotion to @WelshLeague for 2019/20.
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Welcome to the team Amin!
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
9 months
Now to the Match Official of the Year, Amin Said of @CardiffReferees
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
4 years
New policy on junior referees
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
4 years
Excellent webinar presentation from @FAWales COMET team - well put together and easy to follow
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
4 years
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.
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FA WALES
4 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
1 year
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
12 mins gone and @Owens0809 scores from 15 yards to put @SouthWalesFA 1-0 up
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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@SouthWalesFA @FAWales Regions Cup squad team photo on our way to San Marino.
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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@FC_Cwmaman Congratulations to your @HughJamesLegal Senior Cup Champions
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
6 years
Congratulations to @PenydarrenFc on a great result in the Welsh Cup
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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@CantonLiberalFC congratulations. Well deserved.
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
3 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
5 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
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
South Wales FA
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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
South Wales FA
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@SouthWalesFA @FAWales @UEFA Regions Cup team photo 03.06.16 against San Marino #Wales #TogetherStronger
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
7 years
Congratulations @ValeUnitedFC winning promotion to the @SWAllianceLge
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
Great that 18 have already enrolled on our next course. Have you thought about it yourself? Sign up now at or get to @PenybontFC_ Wed 5 Jan at 7pm for an intro session -you can even find out how you get course fees back! Make it your New Year resolution!
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
9 years
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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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
Good luck to @BaglanDragons in the @FAWales Tophy Final this afternoon
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@SouthWalesFA
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🚨⚽️🏆 CUP FINALS WEEKEND SCHEDULE CONFIRMED🏆⚽️🚨
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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PROMOTION PLAY OFFS ANNOUNCED!
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
From everyone here at the South Wales FA, have a safe and Merry Christmas! 🎄
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
5 years
Another day to look forward to presenting certificates to the latest batch of newly-qualified referees starting their careers.
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
3 years
Regularly seeing requests from clubs to get referees for matches - there is always a shortage of referees - do you want to do your bit? Never been a better time to take up refereeing - sign up on line @ @BRORADIO @GTFMSPORT @NationCymru @AllWalesSport
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South Wales FA
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⚽️🏆⚫️ CUP FINAL REFEREES ⚫️🏆⚽️ As we build up to our Cup Finals Weekend this week, none of this would be possible without the match officials! Today we will be sharing our appointments for the Finals. Many congratulations to all on your selections A Thread…
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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The response to our referee courses to date have been great. For those of you who may be undecided still, take a look at the benefits that come with being a refereee... Sign up at: GRASSROOTS NEEDS YOU!
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South Wales FA
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Sign up to our next regional refereeing event now! Complete the online course and then attend our practical session at Penybont FC on 30th July. Don’t forget about our refund scheme, more information can be found pinned to our pages. 👉🏻
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
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Congratulations to @paulpysgod on winning the award of Referee of the Year at the @McDonaldsUK @FAWales @FAWTrust Grassroots Football Awards #grassrootsfootball
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
1 year
Enjoying the @FAWales Football Services Centre Roadshow @CardiffCityFC stadium.
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
4 years
(). Learn to be a referee without leaving your home Advanced course £70 -including full kit and accessories or just £25- full package available to purchase at a later date (approx. 10 hours on-line learning time, plus attending a 1-day practical session).
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@SouthWalesFA
South Wales FA
2 years
Arrangements have now been made for the play-offs for promotion to the @SWAllianceLge from local leagues. With seven League champions bidding for three available places, teams were ranked on a PPG basis with the two lowest scoring teams to play a preliminary match. (1/3)
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