FA REFEREES’ COURSE INFORMATION
Overview
The FA Referees’ Course provides an introduction to officiating 11v11 and 9v9 football. The course will introduce learners to The Laws of Association Football and their application, delivered through theory and practical elements and focussing on the knowledge, skills and attributes required to operate safely and effectively in grass roots football.
Course Structure
Unit 1: Pre-course learning (2 hours)
Unit 2: On-course theory and practical (7 hours)
Unit 3: On-course theory and practical (3 hours)
Unit 4: On-course theory and practical (7 hours)
Unit 5: Referee five matches
Unit 6: On-course final assessment (2 hours)
Course Content
Through a mixture of theory and practical activity, learners will cover:
- Effective communication
- Positioning and movement
- Penalty kick and free kick management
- Managing re-starts
- Advantage
- Managing players
- Recognising and dealing with foul challenges
- Cautioning and sending-off procedure
- Offside
- Dealing with substitutions
- Dealing with injuries
Minimum Age
Learners must be 14 or over on the course start date.
Safeguarding Requirements
Before refereeing their five matches (unit 5), leaners must have complied with the FA’s safeguarding requirements.
Qualification
Upon successful completion of units 1-6, learners will be classified as either a Level Y referee (if aged 14 or 15) or a Level 7 referee (if aged 16 or over). The FA refereeing qualification is awarded only when all 6 units have been successfully completed.
Basic referee course
Erasmus Darwin Academy, Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW
Dates:
Monday 25th September 2017 18:30 - 21:00
Sunday 1st October 2017 09:00 - 16:00
Monday 2nd October 2017 18:30 - 21:00
Sunday 8th October 2017 09:00 - 16:00
Cost
£125
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 candidate need to cancel their place on a course for any reason, the following criteria will apply:
- More than 14 days notice – Full refund less a £10 administration charge.
- 14 days or less notice – 50% of course cost returned or transfer available for a surcharge of £10.
- 7 days or less notice – No refund is returned, only transfer available for a surcharge of £10.
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 14 days prior to the commencement date will incur the following cost:
An administration fee of £10 will be charged.
Declaration
I agree to abide by the course regulations and I understand that if I should wish to withdraw either before or after the commencement of the course, a refund will be given only in exceptional circumstances and that neither the Football Association, the Staffordshire Football Association, nor their servants, agents or employees are under any liability in respect of injury, loss or damage, which I may sustain.
I agree to the cancellation and transfer fee policy as stated above
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