Sporting Khalsa FC - FA 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: Monday 9th November, 6-8pm @Sporting Khalsa FC, Aspray Arena, Noose Lane, Willenhall, WV13 3BB

Workshop 2: Sunday 20th September 9-5pm @Sporting Khalsa FC, Aspray Arena, Noose Lane, Willenhall, WV13 3BB

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.