***THIS COURSE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY***

Anyone under the age of 18 who books onto the course will be removed without notification.

Course Information:

Minimum Age: Adult Only (18yrs +)

Course Duration: Minimum of 34 Guided Learning Hours

Course Prerequisites: Completion of pre-course activity packNone

Who is it for: This course is open to anyone who is interested in officiating 11 a side or 9 v 9 football.

Course aims and objectives: The Referees Course provides participants with an insight to the laws of the game and their practical application on the field of play. It also looks at the skills required to be a referee.

Leading to: Registered Referee Status (either level 8 Youth Referee or Level 7 Junior County Referee)

Course Content:

The course consists of 6 clear units with the following elements:

Unit 1 - Registration and Pre Course Activity

Unit 2-4 - Practical Delivery and Evaluation of Performance:

The Key skills required to be a football referee

Theoretical information  of the 17 laws of the game

Practical work covering implementation  of the laws

The art of Positioning and movement

Management strategies and ideas on effective decision-making

Effective reporting misconduct

Evaluation of performance and Assessment Of Knowledge

Unit 5 - Officiating 5 games of 11v11 or 9v9 gamesAssessment of Experiences:

Reviewing and receiving Feedback

Unit 6 - Final assessment/theory examination:

Examination of knowledge of Laws Of The Game

Plan for what happens next

PLEASE NOTE: The dates indicated on the course booking cover only the first 4 Units of learning. Unit 5 requires the candidate to track the practical implementation of their lessons in a match environment, and Unit 6, the Final Assessment, can only be completed once that has been evidenced.

Either the Safeguarding Football on line learning resource or where applicable the workshop will be completed. A CRC check will be instigated during the course, where applicable.

Practical Involvement: Candidates are required to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning.

Assessment: Assessment is via successful completing the Assessment of Knowledge (theory & practical) in Unit 6.

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

FA Mini Football Referees Course

Small Sided referee Course

Futsal Referee Course

Referee Mentoring Workshop

Equality: FA Learning will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, it's activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Learning will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.

This course involves practical activity and is physically demanding. Therefore we recommend learners enrolling onto the course, have a good level of fitness.

Learners must have prior knowledge of the Laws of the Game. These can be accessed through the following link Laws of The Game

Please be aware a pre-course activity pack must be completed before Day 1 of the course – this is sent out via email.

Learners are required to attend all dates and times associated to the course listed below. Failure to attend all dates will result in non-qualification.

Included in the course fees are:

• The first seasons referee registration
• FA Safeguarding certification
• FA Course resources
• Referee course equipment pack – whistle, lanyard, notebook and pencil (with red and yellow cards) and set of Assistant Referee flags. All these items are required both during and after the course by the candidates.

The Course fee does not include:

• Referee kit or boots
• FA CRC check (required by referees aged 16+ officiating in Youth Football)

Hertfordshire FA adheres to a strict cancellation policy and by enrolling onto our course you agree to have read and agree to be bound by our Terms and Conditions. These can be viewed via our website Learner Information

Please be advised all of our courses are delivered using the English language. To complete the course learners will be required to have a sound understanding of English; both oral and written.

If you are unable to understand or speak the English language you will be required to provide a translator for the duration of the course. If you are bringing a translator you will be required to let Hertfordshire FA know in advance of the course start date.