Overview
The FA Referees’ Course provides an introduction to officiating football. The course will introduce learners to The Laws of Association Football and their application, delivered through theory and practical elements and focusing on the knowledge, skills and attributes required to operate safely and effectively in grassroots football.
Minimum Age
Learners must be 14 or over on the course start date.
Safeguarding Requirements
Before refereeing 5 match you must have the Safeguarding For All qualification and if you are 16+ and refereeing youth football you must have an in date FA enhanced DBS
Qualification
Upon successful completion of units 1-5, learners will be classified as either a Level Y referee (if aged 14 or 15) or a Level 7 referee (if aged 16 or over). The FA refereeing qualification is awarded only when all 5 units have been successfully completed and attended a New Referee Call Back Evening. You will receive a certificate and Lancashire FA badge
Dates of The FA Referee Course:
Day 1- Thursday 3rd July 6pm-8pm
Day 2- Sunday 6th July 9am-5pm
Venue
Common Edge Community Sport Village, Blackpool, FY4 5FH
*Candidates must be able to attend all of the above dates in order to participate in the course and become a qualified referee.*
The course fee includes:
FA Referee Registration for season 2025/26
Whistle
Red & yellow cards with book
Assistant referee flags
Certificate of qualification & Lancashire FA badge upon completion of refereeing 5 games
For further information, visit the website at www.lancashirefa.com/referees/become-a-referee
Candidates are responsible for bringing the following things to the course
Food & Drink
Suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor sessions. A change of clothing is also recommended
Astro-turf trainers or moulded studs will only be permitted on the 3G Outdoor Pitch. Metal studs or blades will not be allowed
Notepad & Pen
Booking Information:
The cost of this course is £145 for all participants.
Lancashire FA Cancellation Policy Cancellations more than 14 working days before the course start date are eligible for a refund minus a £20 cancellation fee.
Cancellations less than 14 working days, but more than 2 working days before the course start date are refundable minus a £50 cancellation fee.
Cancellations less than 2 working days before the course start date are eligible for a refund minus a £80 cancellation fee.
Learners must inform Lancashire FA of a cancellation by emailing referees@lancashirefa.com
Learners who fail to notify Lancashire FA of their non-attendance are not eligible for any refund.
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Lancashire FA Transfer Policy
Only in exceptional circumstances will Lancashire FA allow a candidate to transfer free of charge to another course. In order to request a transfer, candidates must put their reasons in writing via email to referees@lancashirefa.com
Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and you may be required to provide evidence to further support your request. Lancashire FA will then inform you of the outcome after considering all aspects of the request. The outcome of Lancashire FA is final and not open to appeal.
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