THE FA REFEREE COURSE
Overview
The FA Referees' Course provides an introduction to officiating mini soccer, 11v11 and 9v9 football. The course will introduce learners to The Laws of the Game and their application, delivered through theory and practical elements focussing on the knowledge, skills and attributes required to operate safely and effectively in grassroots football.
As an organisation, we are committed to equality of opportunity and would welcome bookings from all sections of the community.
Minimum Age
Learners must be 14 or over on the course start date.
Online Requirements
It is a requirement before you attend face to face training that you have completed the Online Guide to the Laws of the Game and the appropriate online safeguarding course which can be found below.
When completing the Online Modules, please ensure you login in using the FAN of the person completing the course not a parent/carer FAN. If you are unsure of your FAN please get in contact.
Course 1: Online Guide to the Laws of the Game Modules
The online learning can be accessed at https://falearning.thefa.com/course/view.php?id=1804
Please complete all 5 Modules as well as the survey at the bottom of the learning page.
If you are under the age of 16, you might find the information at the link https://help.thefa.com/support/solutions/7000014798 useful when logging in.
Course 2: Safeguarding Requirements
Referees who are 14/15 years old can
- Complete the free 1 hour Safeguarding For All LINK HERE (valid for two years)
All other Referees who are 16+ can
- Complete the free 1 hour Safeguarding For All LINK HERE (valid for two years)
OR
- Complete the new Online Safeguarding Children Course (£30) LINK HERE (valid for two years with continual free recertification)
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the Online Guide to the Laws of the Game, the 11 hours face to face course and 5 games, learners will receive a certificate and FA Badge as well as being classified as either a Level Y Referee (if aged 14 or 15) or a Level 7 referee (if aged 16 or above).
Details for this Course
Course Venue: The FDC
Thursday 6th March 6pm-9pm and Sunday 9th March 9am-3pm
Course Fee: £135
The Course Fee Includes:
- Includes all training modules
- 1st Season FA Referee Registration
- Norfolk FA Badge
- Green Armband for U18's
- Equipment: red & yellow cards, notebook & pencil, whistle & assistant referee flags
- Opportunity to join 3 New Referee Support Sessions across the season
- Mentor visits
- Promotion opportunities immediately upon qualification
Referee Kit (Shirt, shorts, socks) are not included and will need to be purchased yourself.
It is a requirement before you attend face to face training that you have completed the Online Guide to the Laws of the Game and the appropriate online safeguarding course which can be found above.
Please be aware that there is a required minimum number for this course, and we reserve the right to cancel this course, no later than 7 days prior to course commencement, should numbers not be sufficient. You would receive a full refund. Should you have to cancel your place you must give us 10 working days’ notice in order to receive a refund, and to give us the opportunity to re-sell the place. Any cancellation will incur a £5 administration fee. Cancellations within 10 days of the start of the course will not be eligible for a refund, although may be considered in extenuating circumstances.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about the course please contact Harvey Newstead
Office: 01603 704050 (Ext.1; Opt.1, Opt.3)
Email: Harvey.Newstead@NorfolkFA.com
