APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION – SEASON 2017/18

Level 5-4

(Referees need to have been refereeing for at least one full season at Level 5).

I understand that I will have to fulfil the following criteria for promotion and will endeavour to attain the standards expected by the CCFA Promotions Committee.

1.      Register with Cheshire County FA by 1^st May 2017.

2.      Pay the application fee of £50 at the time of application.

3.       Successfully complete nomination fitness test.

4.       Referee a minimum of 20 games – at least 15 of these on an adult Saturday League between 1^st March 2017 and the 28^th February 2018.

5.       Complete 5 games as an Assistant Referee.

6.       Obtain 5 observations with a minimum average mark set by the FA.

7.      (NB: Should you not receive 5 observations then you need a minimum of 3 observations, whilst also finishing in the top 50% of club marks). This will only apply in extreme cases where factors outside our control make it impossible for you not to receive 5 observations.

8.      Have an excellent level of administration.

9.      Be available for Cheshire County FA appointments as required.

10.  Send monthly appointments and any changes to the Observer Co-ordinator.

11.  Attend a professional discussion in 2018 to which you will be invited to discuss the promotion requirements.

12.  Have a nomination accepted by The FA.

Any official hoping to be promoted from Level 5-4 only does not need to attend the promotion seminar on 20/05/2017 however will need to attend an FA Promotion Seminar.