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.


PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS COURSE UNLESS YOU CAN ATTEND ALL DATES


No refunds will be made for non-attendance once the course has started.

There is a £50 fee to transfer to another course upon making the original booking.


Please note that for candidates under the age of 18, a parent and or guardian will also be invited to attend the induction evening.



REF1904Induction Evening 25th July 20197pm - 9pmBedfordshire FA
Day 13rd August 20199:00am - 5:00pm
Day 2 4th August 20199:00am - 5:00pm
Call Back Session & Exam 13th November 20197pm - 9pm


Please note that for candidates under the age of 18, a parent and or guardian will also be invited to attend the induction evening.


 

FA Referee Course & Starter Pack Prices

FA Referee Course only - £145.00

FA Referee Course only** - £170.00

FA Referee Course plus Full Starter Pack** - £224.99

FA Referee Course plus Full Starter Pack with Bedfordshire FA Badge - £204.99

FA Referee Course plus Mini Starter Pack - £169.99

FA Referee Course plus Mini Starter Pack** - £194.99


** Candidates residing outside of Bedfordshire i.e. Do not have a Bedfordshire postcode.

Please ensure you select the correct option when paying for The FA Referee Course to avoid issues with enrolment. If you are unsure, please contact Bedfordshire FA. If your home address if not in Bedfordshire, you will be required to pay the price(s) marked with **.



Full Starter Pack:

Referee Shirt

Referee Shorts

Referee Socks

Assistant Referee Flags

Fox 40 Pro Whistle

Whistle Wrist Lanyard

Referee Notebook

Match Record Pad

Red/Yellow Cards


Full Starter Pack (with Bedfordshire FA Badge):

Referee Shirt (with badge included)

Referee Shorts

Referee Socks

Assistant Referee Flags

Fox 40 Pro Whistle

Whistle Wrist Lanyard

Referee Notebook

Match Record Pad

Red/Yellow Cards


Mini Starter Pack (does not include referee kit):

Assistant Referee Flags

Fox 40 Pro Whistle

Whistle Wrist Lanyard

Referee Notebook

Match Record Pad

Red/Yellow Cards


Your Starter Pack will be delivered to you on the course provided that your order was placed within 14 days of the course commencing. If your Starter Pack is ordered less than 14 days before the course commences, we are unable to guarantee delivery on the course itself.


Before attending the course you will be required to complete a pre-course home study pack which will be emailed to you prior to the induction evening. The pack will test your knowledge on the Laws of The Game.


Students will be required to bring the following equipment:

1. Packed lunch and drinks.

2. Shin pads and suitable footwear for a 3G surface. Please note metal or plastic studs will not be allowed on the pitch.

3. Appropriate clothing for indoor and outdoor practical sessions which may include wet weather.

4. Pen and note pad.


NB – Bedfordshire FA provide a Central Appointments System (CAS) that encompasses all leagues within the County. All referee appointments are made by Bedfordshire FA based on the availability given by each match official. This means you will not be permitted to enrol onto the course if you are intending to officiate for one club i.e. Club Referee. The structure of this system will be explained in detail at your Induction Evening.


As part of the course students are required to complete a Criminal Records Check (CRC) and attend a Safeguarding Workshop. Details are provided below:


Under the age of 17: Students will be sent a link via email prior to the course, to access the online Safeguarding Workshop. Students MUST complete the qualification before attending the full course.

16 years old and over: Students are required to complete an FA Criminal Records check. The online application form will be sent out via email prior to the course and students must bring their verification documents in a sealed envelope on the first day of the course (Induction Evening). The cost of the check is £10.00 which can be paid online with a debit/credit card after your documents have been verified.

Students 17 years old and over: You will also be required to attend a three hour Safeguarding Workshop which will be held a Bedfordshire FA. Dates of the course can be found by clicking this link below;

https://eventspace.thefa.com/bedfordshirefa/participant/s.aspx?eventlen=55


You will not be permitted to enrol on the first day of the course if the above requirements (CRC & Safeguarding) have not been completed. Your place may be offered to another candidate in these circumstances.


Please note the Safeguarding Course is free of charge and students must email Sharon Lloyd or Nicky Fearn to manually book onto the course – Sharon.Lloyd@Bedfordshirefa.com or Nicky.Fearn@Bedfordshirefa.com

 

Bedfordshire FA Learning Agreement:

My booking on the course above confirms that I understand:

Cancellation: If I cancel my booking I will inform Bedfordshire FA and will be entitled to a credit note for the value of the following, minus a transaction fee:


- 75% return if 2 months’ notice given

- 50% return if 1 month notice given

- 25% return if less than one month given

- No return if less than 10 days given


• I will respect the course tutor, course venue and the other candidates and their points of view. I understand that if my behaviour, language or conduct is deemed ‘unacceptable’, ’offensive’ or ‘harmful’ for any reason, Bedfordshire FA and the venue reserves the right to exclude me for continuing on my chosen course and if necessary, future courses.

• Bedfordshire FA does not accept responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury however caused and that I will ensure that I am protected with my own personal insurance cover through other bodies.

• I confirm that I understand the above statements and their implications and that the information I have provided on this form is correct to the very best of my knowledge.
• If you are under General Suspension you cannot attend the course until you have been cleared of any such suspension.


This course must be 100% attended in order for you to be awarded a certificate upon completion.

 




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