Aimed at anyone aged 14 or over who wishes to become an active referee, the course is 12 hours in duration, with  written, theoretical and practical elements
Dates of the course:
9.15am - 4.15pm - Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th February 2012 - both days
In order to complete the course fully, candidates must attend all of the above sessions.

The full qualification now includes or requires the following:
 
Pre-course study pack; 
Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check;
Safeguarding Children training;
Attendance at the basic training course;
Completion of 6 11 a-side matches;
Attendance at a follow-up training evening.

Only after having successfully completed all of this will you become a qualified referee and in the first instance be able to accept appointments on local adult and junior leagues.  It is the responsibility of the individual to arrange his or her own appointments with the Local Leagues.  The County FA will provide the contacts but will not allocate fixtures.

Booking Information:

The costs of this course are:
£90 for all participants

 
The course fee includes:

FA Referee Registration; 
Whistle and red & yellow cards;
Enhanced FA CRB Disclosure where required;
Safeguarding Children training where required;
Study Pack and Laws of Association Football;
Membership of the RA-FA;
Certificate of qualification upon completion of 6 games;

For further information, visit the website at www.lancashirefa.com/GetIntoFootball/Refereeing/Get+into+Refereeing/

Candidates are responsible for bringing the following things to the course

A packed lunch;

Candidates aged 16 and over only should bring three forms of identity documents on Day One, so that the FA CRB check can be undertaken. The recommended forms of ID are a current and valid passport, original birth certificate, proof of NI Number and driving licence. Should a candidate not have all of these key documents then other forms of ID such as recent utility bills, exam certificates, bank statements etc can also be used;

Suitable and warm outdoor clothing with a change of clothing also recommended. Outdoor activity will take place regardless of the weather conditions;

Pen and paper.