The course consists of the following sessions, all of which must be attended:

Date	Session	Time
1st October 2015	Introduction	18:30 - 21:30
10th October 2015	Laws of the Game Knowledge Test & Tuition (indoor & outdoor)	09:30 - 17:00
13th October 2015	Tuition (indoor Only)	18:30 - 21:30
17th October 2015	Tuition & Evaluation of Refereeing Skills	09:30 - 17:00
Where Applicable *	Safeguarding Children Workshop	TBA

* unless proven to be exempt

Fees - what do I pay?

 

Price Option	Age	Fee Payable	Safeguarding Children Training
Option A	14-15	£85.00	I already have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
Option B	14-15	£95.00	I do not have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
Option C	16+	£85.00	I already have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
Option D	16+	£110.00	I do not have a Safeguarding Children Certificate

Candidates aged 16 and above are required to complete an FA CRC (Criminal Records Check) only if they don't have an enhanced disclosure certificate obtained through The FA. The cost of a CRC check is currently £10.00, payable online once your documents have been verified after the first tuition session. It is not included in the course fee. At the introduction evening, you will receive a document explaining how an application is completed. The documents requested by the online system should be brought to the first tuition session on Saturday 10th October.

All candidates must undertake training in Safeguarding Children unless they have already done so with The FA. Safeguarding Children training for candidates aged 14 and 15 is undertaken using a web-based system, a link for which will be provided at the introduction evening. This training must be completed prior to the first tuition session on Saturday 10th October (the certificate printed should be produced as evidence).

Course Information:  

• Minimum Age: 14 (at the start of the course)
• Course Duration: 18 hours plus 5 games (11v11 or 9v9, not mini-soccer or small-sided football)
• Pre-course Requirements: Reading the Laws of The Game, (may also be provided), a copy of which can be found in the referees section of the WRCFA website and using an interactive DVD provided at the introduction evening.
• Who is it for: Ideally suited to those wanting to become a referee involved in the 9 or 11 a side game both in Youth and Adult football.
• Course aims and objectives: This course will provide knowledge of the laws of the game as well as developing the practical skills required to be a football referee.

Course Content:

The course is run over 6 modules including the completion of 5 matches as a trainee referee.

The course contains both theoretical and practical elements and is run over two full days and 2 evenings (excluding attendance at the Safeguarding Children Workshop, where applicable).

Module 1 - Introduction

This module will introduce some key aspects in the following:

• Laws of the Game
• Course Requirements & Structure
• Distribution of study packs, other course materials and SCW / CRC information

Module 2 - Laws of the Game Knowledge Test & Tuition (indoor & outdoor)

This module will introduce some key aspects in the following:

• Practical Refereeing
• Building on knowledge of the Laws of the Game

Module 3 - Tuition (indoor only)

This module will introduce some key aspects in the following:

• Misconduct Analysis
• Report Writing 

Module 4 - Tuition and Evaluation of Refereeing Skills

This module will develop some key aspects in the following:

• Managing Match Situations
• Evaluating Refereeing Capabilities in live situations 

Module 5 - Practical refereeing

This module requires each candidate to referee 5 games of 9v9 or 11v11 football as Level 9, trainee referees.

Module 6 - Laws of the Game Examination

This module requires those who have completed the required minimum 5 games to undertake a final examination that, if successful, confirms their qualification as a referee and re-classifies them as Level 7 (if over 16) or Level 8 (if aged 14 or 15). The examination will take place some 3 or 4 months after completion of module 4 (the actual date to be confirmed).

Please note to access this online application, you will need a FAN (FA Number). If have ever been involved in football or taken an FA Qualification, it is highly likely you already have a FAN. If you do not know your FAN or password, or need to create a FAN, please use our FAN FINDER tool by clicking to register/retrieve your details. Please be aware that if you already have a FAN, and create another FAN, this could cause delays in being confirmed on the course and any qualifications being awarded. If the FAN Finder says you haven't got a FAN, and you think you have, then please click here for a full guide on how to locate it. Please enter your unique FAN and password below: FA Number Password Don't have a FAN number? Forgot password