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Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 14
- Course Duration: 24 hours plus 6 games
- Course Prerequisites: None
- Who is it for: Ideally suited to those wanting to become a referee involved in the 11 a side game both in Youth and Adult football.
- Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the laws of the game as well as developing the practical skills required to be a football referee.
Course Content:
The course is run over 5 modules including the completion of 6 matches as a trainee referee, two of which should be observed by a referee coach.
The course can either be predominantly theory or practically based dependant on venue and can be run over a weekend or several sessions again depending on resources.
Module 1- Introduction
This module will introduce some key aspects in the following:
Laws of the Game
The role of the Referee
Consider the skills require to control a game of football.
Module 2- Practical Element
Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:
Warming up and cooling down activities
Positioning & movement at both set pieces & in open play
Managing game situations
Signals & communication techniques
FA Safeguarding Children workshop (included in the course programme)
Module 3 - Examination
Both a multiple choice examination paper and a practical on field assessment are used to establish theory & practical knowledge.
1. Written element - both theoretical & practical courses
2. Theory DVD - used in mainly theory based courses
3. Practical on field assessment for use on practical based courses.
Module 4 - Refereeing
6 games are used to establish both the knowledge as well as the practicalities of refereeing.
2 of the games are observed by a referee mentor who offers immediate feedback and development points.
Module 5 - The next Steps
A 3 hour workshop designed to reflect on a trainee referees first experiences of refereeing and to offer development pointers.
Re-assessment: Candidates can be re-examined within 1 month after completing the initial examination.
Refresher: Annual Referee and Training Development programme organised by County Football Associations for all new and existing referees.
Suggested additional learning opportunities:
FAL Online Laws of the Game
Learn the Laws CD ROM
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Match Officiating
FAMOA Education Events
Referee Academies/ Schools of Excellence/ Referee Schools
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.
Please note as part of this course it is compulsory for any person 16 years of age or over must participate in a 3 hour Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) Workshop held at the Liverpool County FA. Any applicant 18 years of age or over must also complete a CRB form.
Please note the above requirements are mandatory and must be completed, failure to meet the terms of the course will result in any prospective applicant being unable to register as a Referee with Liverpool County FA.
Listed below are the dates and time available to you for the Safeguarding Children workshops:
Tuesday 20th January 2009
Tuesday 10th February 2009
Thursday 26th February 2009
Thursday 12th March 2009
Tuesday 14th April 2009
Tuesday 19th May 2009
Thursday 18th June 2009
Tuesday 28th July 2009
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Tuesday 15th December 2009
All workshops are between 6:30pm untill 9:30pm.
Course ScheduleTuesday 6th January - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday 8th January - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday 13th January - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday 15th January - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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