(Photo courtesy: IFRA)
29 July 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Football Referee’s Coaching & Refresher Classes in Kuwait
Football Referee’s Coaching Classes
Football Referees’ Coaching Classes for New Recruits and Refresher Classes for Active Members will be conducted by the Indian Football Referees’ Association (IFRA) Kuwait from 31st July 2009 at the Indian Public School, Salmiya from 9.30 a.m onwards.
All new candidates desiring to qualify as Football Referees are requested to contact Mr. Sarto Baptista on Tel: 25611621 (after 6 p.m.), Mr. Junifer Rodrigues on Tel: 25633261 (after 5 p.m.) and also Mr. C.O. John on 66274017 (Mangaf/Fahaheel/Ahmadi Area) for more information.
ABOUT IFRA:
IFRA was founded in the year 1980 by the late FIFA Referee, Mr. J.P. D’Mello who was also instrumental in the formation of KIFF in 1984. IFRA is an Independent Body and not a subordinate of any Federation nor affiliated to any Club/Federation in Kuwait. It is the only Association in Kuwait which conducts Coaching Classes for Football Referees by experienced Qualified Referees amongst Expatriates and is registered with the Indian Embassy since 1981.
For Indian Football Referees’ Association – Kuwait
J. Rodrigues
Hon. Secretary
LINKS:
http://www.goa-world.com/goa/sports/ifra.htm
Football Referees’ Coaching Classes for New Recruits and Refresher Classes for Active Members will be conducted by the Indian Football Referees’ Association (IFRA) Kuwait from 31st July 2009 at the Indian Public School, Salmiya from 9.30 a.m onwards.
All new candidates desiring to qualify as Football Referees are requested to contact Mr. Sarto Baptista on Tel: 25611621 (after 6 p.m.), Mr. Junifer Rodrigues on Tel: 25633261 (after 5 p.m.) and also Mr. C.O. John on 66274017 (Mangaf/Fahaheel/Ahmadi Area) for more information.
ABOUT IFRA:
IFRA was founded in the year 1980 by the late FIFA Referee, Mr. J.P. D’Mello who was also instrumental in the formation of KIFF in 1984. IFRA is an Independent Body and not a subordinate of any Federation nor affiliated to any Club/Federation in Kuwait. It is the only Association in Kuwait which conducts Coaching Classes for Football Referees by experienced Qualified Referees amongst Expatriates and is registered with the Indian Embassy since 1981.
For Indian Football Referees’ Association – Kuwait
J. Rodrigues
Hon. Secretary
LINKS:
http://www.goa-world.com/goa/sports/ifra.htm
Sarto Baptista re-elected IFRA President for 6th Term
Sarto Baptista re-elected IFRA President for 6th Term
Former India International and Ex-Salgaocar player Sarto Baptista along with one of the founders of IFRA in 1980, Junifer Rodrigues were re-elected for a sixth consecutive term as Hon. President and Hon. Secretary of the Indian Football Referees’ Association (IFRA) Kuwait, at its 28th Annual General Body Meeting held on 10th July 2009 at the Indian Public School, Salmiya.
The other Office Bearers are:
C.O.John Hon. Vice President
Francis Fernandes Hon. Treasurer
Christopher Fernandes Hon. Auditor
Members:
Diego Rebello
Milagris Crasto
Midas Fernandes
Yusuf Mubarak
Philip Ferrao, and
Alvaro Dias.
Goa-World.com Team wishes IFRA's new managing committee all the very best.
With sports salutations.
C. Gaspar Almeida
Moderator, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994)
29 July 2009
Former India International and Ex-Salgaocar player Sarto Baptista along with one of the founders of IFRA in 1980, Junifer Rodrigues were re-elected for a sixth consecutive term as Hon. President and Hon. Secretary of the Indian Football Referees’ Association (IFRA) Kuwait, at its 28th Annual General Body Meeting held on 10th July 2009 at the Indian Public School, Salmiya.
The other Office Bearers are:
C.O.John Hon. Vice President
Francis Fernandes Hon. Treasurer
Christopher Fernandes Hon. Auditor
Members:
Diego Rebello
Milagris Crasto
Midas Fernandes
Yusuf Mubarak
Philip Ferrao, and
Alvaro Dias.
Goa-World.com Team wishes IFRA's new managing committee all the very best.
With sports salutations.
C. Gaspar Almeida
Moderator, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994)
29 July 2009
IFRA-Kuwait 28th Annual General Body Meeting & Thanksgiving Mass
IFRA-Kuwait 28th Annual General Body Meeting & Thanksgiving Mass
The 28th Annual General Body Meeting of the Indian Football Referees’ Association (IFRA) – Kuwait, will be held on Friday, 10th July, 2009 at 9.30 a.m. at the Indian Public School, Salmiya and will be preceeded by the Thanksgiving Mass at 8.30 a.m. the same day at the St. Thereze Church, Salmiya. All members are requested to be present.
Junifer Rodrigues, Hon. Secretary
Email: jjuunnyy@yahoo.com
Indian Football Referee’s Association – Kuwait
(As documented by gaspar almeida)
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Photo by: Augusto Fernandes
[afernsvideo@hotmail.com]
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PATRICK SANTIMINO MEMORIAL
7-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
JULIO CARDOSO DECLARED MAN OF THE MATCH
URRAK CROWNED CHAMPIONS
Kuwait: The glittering Patrick Santimino Memorial 7-a-side trophy was lifted by “URRAK” when they overcame DHL 3-2 via tie-breaker in the final of the 2nd edition of this prestigious tournament organized under the umbrella of Salmiya Friends Community and played at the Salmiya Grounds in memory of late Patrick Santimino a well known sports personality in Kuwait. The tournament was played on the first day of Eid and officiated by IFRA (Indian Football Referees Association).
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/21889
Oct 28, 2008
(Report in Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter)
The 28th Annual General Body Meeting of the Indian Football Referees’ Association (IFRA) – Kuwait, will be held on Friday, 10th July, 2009 at 9.30 a.m. at the Indian Public School, Salmiya and will be preceeded by the Thanksgiving Mass at 8.30 a.m. the same day at the St. Thereze Church, Salmiya. All members are requested to be present.
Junifer Rodrigues, Hon. Secretary
Email: jjuunnyy@yahoo.com
Indian Football Referee’s Association – Kuwait
(As documented by gaspar almeida)
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Photo by: Augusto Fernandes
[afernsvideo@hotmail.com]
_____________________________
PATRICK SANTIMINO MEMORIAL
7-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
JULIO CARDOSO DECLARED MAN OF THE MATCH
URRAK CROWNED CHAMPIONS
Kuwait: The glittering Patrick Santimino Memorial 7-a-side trophy was lifted by “URRAK” when they overcame DHL 3-2 via tie-breaker in the final of the 2nd edition of this prestigious tournament organized under the umbrella of Salmiya Friends Community and played at the Salmiya Grounds in memory of late Patrick Santimino a well known sports personality in Kuwait. The tournament was played on the first day of Eid and officiated by IFRA (Indian Football Referees Association).
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/21889
Oct 28, 2008
(Report in Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Some links to IFRA activities in Kuwait
KUWAIT INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION (KIFF) COMMENCES NEW SEASON
Kuwait Indian Football Federation – Kuwait (KIFF) is all set to get the ball rolling for season 2008-09 on 7th November 2008 at the Salmiya Baladiya Football Stadium in Salmiya, Kuwait. This year being the 25th year of the Federation's existence, the famous KIFF league for the J.P. D'Mello Memorial Trophy will be opened with a unique opening ceremony on the inaugural day of the league.
In spite of all odds and speculations the dynamic members of the KIFF Managing Committee for 2008-09 were instrumental in reallocating the games on a green pitch very much to the demand and appreciation of the football loving fans thus fulfilling the long cherished dream of every player to showcase their talent. The committed senior and founder members of the Federation supported strongly in unison to make this dream a reality.
This year the Federation boasts of 18 competitive teams which will play the full league divided in two groups with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semifinals.
The KIFF Managing Committee fpr the 2008-09 season comprises of:
President - B.M Viegas (UGC), Vice-President Xavier Furtado (AVC-Kuwait),
General Secretary - Fidelis Fernandes (Kuwait Goan Association),
Sports Secretary - Derrick Gomindes (Rising Stars),
Treasurer – Shyam Kumar (Kerala Challengers),
Registrar – Michael Fernandes (GOA),
Asst. Sports Secretary – P.A Tony (Fahaheel Bros),
P.R.O. Jack Fernandes (Curtorcares United) and
Executive Member Bernard Fernandes (Navelim Youth Centre)
The KIFF Managing Committee has decided to start the games at 7.00 am sharp without any minute delay very much in line with the international laws some of which are applicable in this season and all affiliates are made aware of this in agreement with the Federation. All the Presidents of the clubs/associations/teams are officially invited to participate in this opening event and provide added boost to the KIFF Managing Committee.
It may be noted that Kuwait Indian Football Federation – Kuwait is the one and only Indian federation in the whole of Gulf region which has annual affiliate registration of the players and conduct the games in line with FIFA guidelines in addition to its own enacted laws as per its constitution. It is registered with Indian Embassy in Kuwait.
The games scheduled on the first day (7th November 2008) are
Navelim Youth Centre v/s Don Bosco at 7:00 am
and
CRC Chinchinim v/s Santos United at 8:30 am.
The matches will be officiated by INDIAN FOOTBALL REFEREES' ASSOCIATION (IFRA).
{Forwarded and published by gaspar almeida for Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter on November 06, 2008 under caption [Gulf Goans] KUWAIT INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION (KIFF) COMMENCES NEW SEASON }
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