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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:

  1. Effective communication
  2. Positioning and movement
  3. Penalty kick and free kick management
  4. Managing re-starts
  5. Advantage
  6. Managing players
  7. Recognising and dealing with foul challenges
  8. Cautioning and sending-off procedure
  9. Offside
  10. Dealing with substitutions
  11. 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.


Course Dates and Further Information


The course dates and times are as follows:

Sunday 25th January 2015

9.00am-1.00pm

Module 1:  Introduction and Instruction

Wednesday 28th January 2015

6.30pm-9.30pm

Module 2 : Instruction

Sunday 1st February 2015

9.00am-1.00pm

Module 2 : Instruction

Wednesday 4th February 2015

7.00pm-10.00pm

Safeguarding Children Workshop

Sunday 8th February 2015

9.00am-1.00pm

Module 2 : Instruction

Wednesday 11th February 2015

6.30pm-9.30pm

Module 3 : Examinations

Target Date for Module 5 (Review Session): Tuesday 31st March 2015 (7.00pm - 9.30pm).

Candidates must attend all sessions to complete the course.


Venue


Wilson’s School
Mollison Drive,
Wallington,
Surrey.
SM6 9JW.

The school has a car park.

The S4, 154, 157 and 455 bus services all stop at or near Wilson's School. By train, travel either to Wallington or Waddon main line stations. From Wallington turn right onto Woodcote Road; you can either walk up Woodcote Road and turn left at the traffic lights onto Stafford Road, continuing along to Mollison Drive (about 15 - 20 minutes' walk) or you can catch a 157 bus in Woodcote Road. From Waddon, turn right out of the station, left into Purley Way, and right at Five Ways into Stafford Road (B271). Proceed to Mollison Drive (about 10 - 15 minutes' walk).

The course includes practical demonstrations which will take place on the school playing field.

Examinations and Initial Six Matches


The examinations will be held on Wednesday 11th February. Once through the examinations candidates go on to Module 4 - completing their initial six matches as a referee. Candidates can request to have a mentor at this stage - an experienced referee who can provide advice and support. The 6 matches should ideally be completed by the target date. If not completed within 12 months then candidates would need to re-take the course unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Once the 6 matches are completed candidates attend a module 5 session when they receive their certificates. Module 5 meetings are arranged regularly during the season for candidates who are ready to receive their certificates as qualified level 7 or level 8 (under 16) referees.

Cost


The course fee is £125 for all age groups.

Please note that course fees are not refundable once a booking is made.


If you would like more information before making a booking please email: john.monk@amateur-fa.com or telephone 020 8733 2613 (Option 3).



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