Berks & Bucks FA are pleased to confirm the 2025 BBFA Young Referee Conference will be taking place this July - with two Conferences this summer, one in Berkshire and one in Buckinghamshire!
Our Young Referees Conference is open for anyone aged 14-21 years old, who are interested in becoming an FA Referee - or are already an FA Referee and wish to develop their skills, plus meet other local FA Referees their age.
The Bucks Conference takes place on Sunday 20th July at Fairfields Sports Hub, Apollo Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK11 4BA - from 11am-4pm.
The Conference will include workshops on Assistant Refereeing, effective communication both on and off the pitch and a session on Misconduct writing and how to structure your report.
Lunch and soft drinks will also be provided for everyone in attendance - so please make sure to let us know about any dietary requirements beforehand.
Schedule for the Conference
10:45am - Arrival
11:00am - Start of Conference & Introduction
11:15am - Practical Workshop #1 - Positioning for Foul Recognition
12:00pm - Practical Workshop #2 - Assistant Refereeing
12:45pm - Practical Workshop #3 - Dealing with Behaviours on Match-Days
13:30pm - Lunch Break
14:10pm - Indoor Workshop - Organisation & Structure in refereeing on field
15:00pm - Indoor Workshop - Keynote speaker- Level 3 referee- Manny Chandwani
16:00pm - End of Event
Price: Early bird price of £5 if booked before 1st July. £10 after this date
If you have any questions about the Conference, please email referees@berks-bucksfa.com
