Overview
The FA Referees' Course provides an introduction to officiating 11v11 and 9v9 football. The course will introduce learners to The Laws of the Game and their application, delivered through theory and practical elements focusing on the knowledge, skills and attributes required to operate safely and effectively in grassroots football.
Minimum Age
Learners must be 14 or over on the course start date.
Online Modules
The online learning can be accessed at https://falearning.thefa.com/course/view.php?id=1804
If you are under the age of 16, you might find the information at the link https://help.thefa.com/support/solutions/7000014796 useful when logging in.
Safeguarding Requirements
Referees
who are 14/15 years old
- Complete free 1 hour Safeguarding For All LINK HERE (valid for two years)
All other Referees who are 16+ can;
- Complete free 1 hour Safeguarding For All LINK HERE (valid for two years)
- Complete the new Online Safeguarding Children Course (£30) LINK HERE (valid for two years with continual free recertification)
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the Online Guide to the Laws of the Game, Safeguarding Workshop, the 11 hours face to face course and 5 games, learners will be classified as either a Level Y/YW Referee (if aged 14 or 15) or a Level 7/4W referee (if aged 16 or above).
Details for this Course
Course Venue: Lanivet Community Centre, Carters Parc, Rectory Rd, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5HG
Dates: Monday 24th April 2023 - 6pm-9pm & Sunday 30th April 2023 - 9am-5pm
Course Fee: £120 (Includes all training modules, materials and 1st Season Referee Registration)
Learners should not book onto the face to face training without having first completed the Online Guide to the Laws of the Game and the appropriate online safeguarding course.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about the course please contact Lee Swabey
Office: 01208 262981
Mobile: 07872440917
Email: lee.swabey@cornwallfa.com
