Roe Lane Referee Course
The FA Referee Course is designed to equip new referees with the key skills and knowledge they will need to be able to referee grassroots football matches safely and effectively. The course comprises online learning on the Laws of the Game and face to face training.
Online Learning
The online learning comprises five modules and will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Videos are used throughout to demonstrate how the Law should be applied and there are activities which help to reinforce important points. At the end of each module, learners' knowledge will be tested and you will have to answer a total of 40 questions. Learners must answer every question correctly before they can download a certificate and successful completion is shown on their Whole Game System record.
Module 1 - Before the Match
Module 2 - Signals and Communication
Module 3 - 'Getting it Right'
Module 4 - Offside
Module 5 - Managing Restarts and Set-Pieces
Face to Face Training
The face to face training mixes theory work and practical activity on a pitch. The key points from the online learning are reinforced in the theory sessions, as well as covering how to build rapport and dealing with inappropriate behaviour. On the pitch, learners will be given the opportunity to turn their knowledge into skills through refereeing different game based scenarios.
Pre-Requisites
- Learners must have completed all of the online learning modules before attending the face to face training.
- Learners must have contacted the Referee Secretary from the local league you wish to referee in once you have completed the course.
- If aged 14 or 15 you must complete the FA Safeguarding for All course prior to attending. If aged 16+, you must have completed The FA Safeguarding Children course prior to attending, as well as commencing the DBS process.
Course Details:
Workshop 1: Newcastle Town Football Club Ltd, Roe Lane Playing Fields, Roe Lane, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffs. ST5 3PH. Monday 24th February 6-9pm
Workshop 2: Newcastle Town Football Club Ltd, Roe Lane Playing Fields, Roe Lane, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffs. ST5 3PH. Sunday 2nd March 9am-5pm
When booking, please input details of the person attending the course (not parents details if U18). If you are having problems booking on using an U18 details, please refer to the help guidance here: https://bit.ly/3wGMMvI
Staffordshire FA Cancellation Policy
Cancellation
Unfortunately due to an increasing number of candidates cancelling at late notice, it is with regret that we have had to make changes to our booking policy. Therefore the ‘Association’ has introduced a strict cancellation and transfer policy. Should a Learner need to cancel their place on a course for any reason, the following criteria will apply:
- More than 21 days’ notice – Full refund less a £20 administration charge.
- 20 -14 days’ notice – 50% of course cost returned less a £20 administration charge. Transfer to another Staffordshire FA course may be offered which will incur a £20 administration charge.
- 13 days’ or less notice – No refund is returned. No transfer is offered.
Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a doctor or medical professional may be requested.
Transfer Fee
Candidates wishing to transfer to another course more than 21 day’s prior to the commencement date will incur the following cost: £20 administration fee charge.
Missed workshop Fee
Once a candidate has commenced a course with the Staffordshire FA, should the candidate not be able to attend any of the individual workshop dates as required to complete the course, the candidate will be required to identify alternative dates when the workshops can be caught up and to notify the Staffordshire FA.
Please note that any missed workshops where an alternative date is attended will incur a £20 administration fee per workshop.
