Course Information:

  • Minimum Age: 14
  • Course Duration: Minimum of 8 Guided Learning Hours, 6 Notional Learning Hours
  • Course Prerequisites:Existing Mini Soccer Referee qualification
  • Who is it for: This course is open to anyone who is interested in officiating 9v9 or 11v11 football who already has a mini soccer referee qualification.
  • Course aims and objectives:  To provide learners with an introduction to 9v9 or 11 aside refereeing, identifying the skills required to effectively referee games in this format. 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: Full Referee Status

Course Content:

The course consists of 2 modules with the following elements:

  • Differences between Mini soccer and the 11 a side game (6 GLH’s)
  • Reviewing your role as a Referee (2 GLH’s)
  • Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (The qualification cannot be completed unless the six games are officiated).

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:  All workbook tasks must be completed and evidenced documentation of the student’s six games experience completed and verified by the Tutor and the examination completed in Unit 2.

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

  • FA Basic 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.

The FA Course for Mini Soccer Referees Conversion to 9v9 or 11v11 Refereeing


Date: Saturday 4th February 2017


Time: 9:30am - 16:00pm


Venue: Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road, Sundorne, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ


Cost: £40 per candidate

£95 per candidate to include a Shropshire FA embroided Full Nike Referee Kit



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