Refereeing Walking Football Workshop
Venue: Beauchamps High School, Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, SS11 8LY
Course Dates: Tuesday, 27th August 2019
Course Times: 7pm to 9:30pm
Cost: £20.00
** Please Note - Joining Instructions will be sent to you via the email address that you have registered with us upon booking before the course begins which will confirm all course details including the venue address.
Q&A's
1. What are the intended aims and outcomes of the workshop?
Attendance at the workshop will equip learners with the key skills and knowledge to be able to referee walking football safely and effectively
2. Who is the workshop for?
The workshop will benefit both qualified referees and walking football players who are interested in doing some refereeing.
3. How long does the workshop last?
Three hours on course, along with one hour of pre-course learning.
4. What is the content of the workshop?
Pre-course learners are required to watch a selection of match clips to familiarise themselves with the key elements of walking football. Learners will also be asked to review the 'Laws of Walking Football Made Simple'.
On course, there is a mixture of theory and practical activity. Learners will a) consider the skills, knowledge and attributes required of an effective walking football referee, b) discuss the key differences between walking football and 'mainstream' football and c) have a go at refereeing walking football. Learners will also be required to play walking football on course, essential if they are to better understand the game from a personal perspective.
Walking Football Leagues in Essex:
Essex Walking Football League (www.essexwalkingfootballleague.org)
Referee Appointment Secretary: Derek Murr (derek0708@hotmail.co.uk)
All information regarding the above and everything that you will require for the course will be distributed to you prior to the course starting.