Brocton FC - 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.
Please note that these courses are intended solely for match officials who currently reside within Staffordshire County and wish to officiate within the area.
Any individuals who wish to complete the course but are based outside of the County are asked to contact Jacob Cross directly via email at [email protected] to discuss their eligibility or you will be immediately refunded.
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 Learner Portal.
Module 1 - Before the Match
Module 2 - Signals and Communication
Module 3 - 'Getting it Right'
Module 4 - Offside
Module 5 - Managing starts and restarts
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, please see this outlined below:
- Learners must have contacted the Referee Secretary from the local league you wish to referee in once you have completed the course.
If you are over 16:
Please complete the FA Safeguarding course here: https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/safeguarding/safeguarding-children-course
Please complete the ‘Guide to the Law of the Game’ course here: https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/Refereeing/guide-to-the-laws-of-the-game?q=guide (if you think you’ve completed this already, please log on and check you have completed the end of course survey).
An FA DBS (Please complete the following form: DBS Initiation Form – Fill in form and we can initiate process)
If you have recently applied for an FA DBS and believe you may have encountered an issue with the online verification process, please bring your identification documents with you to the Course. We will be able to verify them in person for you.
If you are under 16:
You will need your parents to support you with accessing your account with your own email address, please follow the guide (should only need to follow from step 10): https://grassrootstechnology.thefa.com/support/solutions/articles/48001065386-adding-a-youth-to-your-fa-account
Please complete the FA Safeguarding course here:
https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/safeguarding/safeguarding-for-all
Please complete the ‘Guide to the Law of the Game’ course here:
https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/Refereeing/guide-to-the-laws-of-the-game?q=guide (if you think you’ve completed this already, please log on and check you have completed the end of course survey).
Course Details:
Workshop 1: Wednesday 22nd July, 6-8pm @Brocton FC, Silkmore Lane, Stafford, ST17 4JH, United Kingdom
Workshop 2: Sunday 26th July, 9-5pm @Brocton FC, Silkmore Lane, Stafford, ST17 4JH, United Kingdom
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.
