31 May 2019

Changes and clarifications to Laws of the Game for 2019/20

SINGAPORE, 31 MAY 2019 – Starting from 1 June 2019, a number of changes to the Laws of the Game will come into force. These amendments to, and clarifications of, the Laws of the Game for 2019/20 were approved at

Laws of the Game

Referees have the important responsibility of enforcing the Laws of the Game during a match. It is hence crucial that referees are kept up to date with the latest Laws of the Game to ensure that the rules are interpreted

2 February 2017

Referee Assessors Staying Relevant in the Game

Referee Assessors Staying Relevant in the Game Following the success of the Pre-Season Preparatory Workshops held for S.League and Prime League referees, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Referees Department held a similar workshop for all FAS referee assessors last

14 October 2020

Comprehensive match protocols established for 2020 AIA Singapore Premier League resumption

SINGAPORE, 14 OCTOBER 2020 – With the 2020 AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) season set to resume this weekend on 17 October, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) will be implementing strict protocols to ensure the safety of all match-day

7 September 2020

Junior referees inspired by former World Cup referee

Class 3 referee Syifa Hannany   SINGAPORE, 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 – For many young referees aspiring to officiate at a higher level, it was a rare opportunity and an honour to hear about FIFA Referee Instructor Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh’s experience

5 August 2020

FAS response to media query on possible rule changes for the SPL

“The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has noted the temporary modification to the Laws of the Game, as approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA, to allow teams to use up to five substitutes for competitions scheduled

9 July 2020

FAS taps on FIFA expertise through Online Classroom Tool

SINGAPORE, 9 JULY 2020 – Close to 60 Singapore Premier League (SPL) referees, referee instructors and selected referees recently concluded a FIFA Online Refereeing Course which was held over two weekends in June and July.   Complementing the regular training

2 July 2020

EXPLAINER: FAS ‘C’ Certificate Coaching Course

About The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) ‘C’ Certificate Coaching Course is a standalone course that equips participants with the knowledge and skills for coaching.     This course is targeted at youths (18 years and above), volunteer-coaches and working adults who are

2 June 2020

From Turf to Teleconferencing – How the FAS Referees Adapted to COVID-19  

SINGAPORE, 2 JUNE 2020 – Referees are tasked with delivering their best performance on the field as they bear the key responsibility for enforcing the Laws of the Game.   While in-game match experiences are vital in providing them with

27 March 2020

Precautionary measures taken for first Referees Basic Course of the year

SINGAPORE, 27 MARCH 2020 – The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) held its first Referees Basic Course of the year over the weekend of 21 March 2020 at Jalan Besar Stadium.   Attended by 30 participants, the three-day course was