Respect for Referees in Sports: Green Whistles are a Win!

Basketball Victoria says: “IF THEIR WHISTLE IS GREEN, THEY ARE UNDER 18“. We discuss the importance of junior referees in sport and what we can do to improve our game.

Footballs & Soccer balls: what you should and shouldn't do to keep the ball in perfect working order. Want to know what are the things you should do to make sure you ball is kept in perfect condition? Here you will find a list that will explain what you should and shouldn't do when looking after your football. Don’t over inflate your ball - Use the right pressure (Find out more about what balls different age groups should be using here) Size 5 football at 10 to 11psi (0.7 to 0.76 bar) Size 4 football at 9 to 10psi (0.62...

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOCCER BALL CAN ALTER THE FEEL AND FLIGHT OF THE BALL DRAMATICALLY Soccer balls were initially made from leather but this made them prone to weight increase when wet and poor performance. PU, TPU and PVC are the most commonly used materials, however, offer different qualities and specs depending on construction. Today, outers are commonly made from synthetic materials such as PU, TPU and PVC. These materials don’t absorb much water, are less affected by temperature changes, and can be easily adjusted to manufacturer needs. PU (Polyurethane): Polyurethane is a synthesized material which can be tailored...

Valves can be made from different materials and produced in different ways, all of which alter the feel of the ball Sometimes you will hear about different valves used in balls, standard rubber and butyl are the main two. There are also a few ways to produce valves, and this is usually dependent on the ball, quality and price. The change between rubber and butyl is usually thought of as an improvement in air retention, and while this is the case in a small way, the main reason is weight. The use of the butyl valve usually means it is...

Soccer balls come in a variety of different qualities, configurations, size and bounce.

All good soccer balls need to fit within the parameters set out by FIFA. Read more about Futsal (indoor), outdoor and synthetic turf soccer balls. 

Are you ready to bring the thrill of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand to your school? Football Fever is a fantastic initiative designed to encourage schools to organise their own mini World Cup Soccer Tournament.

Learn Correct Size Soccer Ball for Age Groups

Footballs are available in size 5, size 4 and size 3. Which one is right for you?