Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 14
- Course Duration: Minimum of 18 guided learning hours, 6 notional learning hours
- Course Prerequisites: None
- Who is it for: This course is designed to provide training for those planning to referee Futsal.
- Course aims and objectives: To provide learners with an introduction to refereeing, identifying the skills required to effectively referee games of Futsal. Following the initial training the candidates will be expected to referee a minimum of six games before returning for a review session during which their knowledge of Law will be assessed.
- Leading to: Registered Referee Status (either level 8 Youth Referee or Level 7 Junior County Referee)
Course Content:
The course consists of 5 clear modules with the following elements
Modules 1-4 - Theory/Practical Delivery:
- Introduction to the course
- The ethos of Futsal
- Role and responsibilities
- What the qualification is
- Law 12 Sanctions
- Cautioning & send-off procedure
- Misconduct report writing
- Advantage
- Recognising Challenges
- The second referee, timekeeper and third referee
- Practical exercises covering various laws
- Free Kicks
- Penalty Kicks
- Small games for practical experience of refereeing
- Practical Experience (Over 1 – 3 month period 6 NLH’s)
Module 5 - Assessment of Experiences:
- Opportunity to reflect on previous learning and experience
- Examination to confirm competence to qualify as a Futsal Referee
PLEASE NOTE: The dates indicated on the course booking cover only the first 3 Modules of learning. Module 4 requires the candidate to track the practical implementation of their lessons in a match environment, and Module 5, 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 DBS check will be instigated during the course, where applicable.
Practical Involvement: Candidates are encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)
Assessment: Assessment is via successful completing the Assessment of Knowledge (theory & practical) in module 4.
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.
Course Details
Saturday 11th April 2015 - 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12th April 2015 - 9am-5pm
How to Apply
1) Do you have a FAN?
- No: Please use the ‘Don’t have a FAN number?’ function below to create a FAN. Once you have submitted your details in the pop-up box, you will receive a confirmation email which will include your newly created FAN. You will need to create a FAN before you book onto any of our courses online or via phone or email with Manchester FA,
- Yes: Please log in and make payment online to enrol
- Please Note: If you have been involved in grassroots football, it is likely you already have a FAN. Please check whether you have a FAN. If you have FORGOTTEN YOUR FAN DO NOT CREATE A NEW ONE. Your qualifications will be split across different profiles and it may harm your ability to enrol on courses in future.
2) Enrolment/Payment:
- Online (Highly Recommended): Please log in online using your FAN and password. You can enrol and make your payment online. This is the easiest and most convenient way for candidates to register on all courses. It is important that your FAN and password are correct as you need to complete online modules as part of some of your courses.
- Credit Card: Please ring the Manchester County FA on 0161 225 1966 and ask for James Longdin. You will need to quote your FAN, and make payment with a credit card over the phone. Please note that this method is not advised as it is much more time consuming for both Manchester FA and the candidate.
- Invoice: Please ring the Manchester County FA on 01610 225 1966 and ask for James Longdin. You will need to quote your FAN, and have the correct invoice details ready(Name, Business, Address, Email Address). Please note that invoices cannot be sent to individuals, and will only be sent direct to club s or businesses. Payment via invoice must be in excess of £150 – invoices below this amount are not available.
- Please Note: Payment MUST be taken before candidates can be registered onto courses. Once payment has been confirmed, your place will be secured. If your club has been invoiced, please ensure this payment is paid 7 DAYS prior to the start date, otherwise your place will NOT be confirmed and your place may be surrendered.
Terms & Conditions
Please ensure that prior to booking on any course with Manchester F.A that you read and understand the information below:
1) None Attendance:
- You are required to ATTEND ALL COURSE DATES.
- If you do not attend all course dates, you will LOSE YOUR PAYMENT.
- You will not be permitted to TRANSFER to a future course.
- You will be REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT AGAIN TO RE-ENROL.
- If you miss part of the course due to ILLNESS, a DOCTOR’S NOTE will be required as evidence for us to consider a transfer.
2) Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
- A refund is not available when cancelling a booked course WITHIN 28 DAYS of its commencement. No circumstances considered.
- You may only transfer courses ONCE.
- If you wish to transfer to another course 7 DAYS notice of the course commencement date must be given for our consideration.
- We can however offer a credit note, which is valid for 12 months ONLY.
- If you wish to transfer WITHIN 7 DAYS of the course commencement, a transfer will not be processed until you are replaced on the course by another person.
- Please ensure you are available for the as you MAY LOSE YOUR PAYMENT in this circumstance.
- A £20 ADMIN FEE will be required if your transfer is processed. (*Extreme circumstances considered*)
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