Course Information:

  • Minimum Age: 14
  • Course Duration: Minimum of 8 Guided Learning Hours, 6 Notional Learning Hours
  • Course Prerequisites:Existing Mini Soccer Referee qualification
  • Who is it for: This course is open to anyone who is interested in officiating 9v9 or 11v11 football who already has a mini soccer referee qualification.
  • Course aims and objectives:  To provide learners with an introduction to 9v9 or 11 aside refereeing, identifying the skills required to effectively referee games in this format. Following the initial training the candidates will be expected to referee a minimum of six games before returning for a review session during which their knowledge of Law will be assessed. .
  • Leading to: Full Referee Status

Course Content:

The course consists of 2 modules with the following elements:

  • Differences between Mini soccer and the 11 a side game (6 GLH’s)
  • Reviewing your role as a Referee (2 GLH’s)
  • Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (The qualification cannot be completed unless the six games are officiated).

Practical Involvement: Candidates are encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)

Assessment:  All workbook tasks must be completed and evidenced documentation of the student’s six games experience completed and verified by the Tutor and the examination completed in Unit 2.

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

  • FA Basic Referees Course
  • Small Sided referee Course
  • Futsal Referee Course
  • Referee Mentoring Workshop

Equality: FA Learning will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, it's activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Learning will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.

The FA Course for Mini Soccer Referees Conversion to 9v9 or 11v11 Refereeing


Course Information:

Minimum Age: 14

Course Duration: Minimum of 8 Guided Learning Hours, 6 Notional Learning Hours

Course Prerequisites: Existing Mini Soccer Referee qualification

Who is it for: This course is open to anyone who is interested in officiating 9v9 or 11v11 football who already has a mini soccer referee qualification.

Course aims and objectives: To provide learners with an introduction to 9v9 or 11 aside refereeing, identifying the skills required to effectively referee games in this format. Following the initial training the candidates will be expected to referee a minimum of six games before returning for a review session during which their knowledge of Law will be assessed. .

Leading to: Full Referee Status (9v9/11v11)


Course Content:

The course consists of 2 modules with the following elements:

Differences between Mini soccer and the 11 a side game (6 GLH’s)

Reviewing your role as a Referee (2 GLH’s)

Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (The qualification cannot be completed unless the six games are officiated).

Practical Involvement: Candidates are encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)

Assessment: All workbook tasks must be completed and evidenced documentation of the student’s six games experience completed and verified by the Tutor and the examination completed in Unit 2.


Suggested additional learning opportunities:

Small Sided referee Course

Futsal Referee Course

Referee Mentoring Workshop


The FA Mini-Soccer Referee Conversion Course details

Introduction Event Monday 21st January 18.30-20.30

Theory & Practical 1 Sunday 17th February 09.00-17.00

Exam + Call Back Event Monday 27th February 18.30-20.30

Venue: Newbridge High School, Forest Road, Coalville, LEICS. LE67 3SJ

100% complete attendance is required on any LRCFA referee courses


To enrol on this course, you must be registered as a mini-soccer referee for season 2019-2020.


KIT AND EQUIPMENT:

It is important in refereeing to have the right equipment and this course is no exception. What follows is a list of kit/equipment required for participation in the course:

Boots

Trainers

Towel

Change of clothing

Sunscreen

Wet and Dry weather Clothes

Whistle

Red and Yellow Cards

Assistant Referee Flags

It is also important to remember to bring your own food and refreshments as they will not be provided on the day.


As detailed previously, please note to the following information:

  • Places for all courses will be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis.
  • 100% complete attendance is required on any LRCFA referee courses. Should you fail to achieve 100% attendance on every part of the course you will be deemed to have failed and you will not be qualified. 

Cancellation Policy When cancelling with more than 21 working days’ notice – Full refund minus card transaction fee and minus £5.00 admin charge. 

When cancelling between 20-14 working days’ notice – 50% refund minus card transaction fee. W

hen cancelling with less than 14 working days’ notice – No refund will be given. 


Courses are NOT transferrable. 



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