Course Information:

• Minimum Age: None
• Course Duration: 3 hours
• Course Prerequisites: None
• Who is it for: Ideally suited to those considering taking up refereeing as well as keeping involved in the game.
• Course aims and objectives: This Course does not provide a refereeing qualification but outlines the philosophy of mini soccer and the importance of understanding the needs of children in football.

Course Content:

The course is run as a workshop, interactive in nature and centre?s on developing knowledge on the laws of mini football.

Where facilities exist some of the workshop can be delivered outside.

The course covers the following content:

• Outlines of the ethos of mini-soccer
• Understanding the needs of children
• Role of the referee in mini-soccer
• The laws of mini-soccer
• How to become a qualified referee

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

• FAL Online Laws of the Game
• Learn the Laws CD ROM
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Match Officiating
• FAMOA Education Events
• Referee Academies/ Schools of Excellence/ Referee Schools

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.

This course is designed for anyone aged 14 and over and will provide the basic skills needed to referee a mini soccer match with confidence.
Candidates will be provided with:-

• Whistle
• Red & Yellow Cards
• Match Record pad and wallet
• ID Card
• Certificate of attendance