Course Information:

• Minimum Age: 14
• Course Duration: Minimum of 18 guided learning hours, 6 notional learning hours
• Course Prerequisites: None
• Who is it for: This course is designed to provide training for those planning to referee Futsal.
• Course aims and objectives: To provide learners with an introduction to refereeing, identifying the skills required to effectively referee games of Futsal. 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: Registered Referee Status (either level 8 Youth Referee or Level 7 Junior County Referee)

Course Content:

The course consists of 5 clear modules with the following elements

Modules 1-4 - Theory/Practical Delivery: 

• Introduction to the course
• The ethos of Futsal
• Role and responsibilities
• What the qualification is
• Law 12 Sanctions
• Cautioning & send-off procedure
• Misconduct report writing
• Advantage
• Recognising Challenges
• The second referee, timekeeper and third referee
• Practical exercises covering various laws
• Free Kicks
• Penalty Kicks
• Small games for practical experience of refereeing
• Practical Experience (Over 1 – 3 month period 6 NLH’s)

Module 5 - Assessment of Experiences:

• Opportunity to reflect on previous learning and experience
• Examination to confirm competence to qualify as a Futsal Referee

PLEASE NOTE: The dates indicated on the course booking cover only the first 3 Modules of learning. Module 4 requires the candidate to track the practical implementation of their lessons in a match environment, and Module 5, the Final Assessment, can only be completed once that has been evidenced. 

Either the Safeguarding Football on line learning resource or where applicable the workshop will be completed. A DBS check will be instigated during the course, where applicable.

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: Assessment is via successful completing the Assessment of Knowledge (theory & practical) in module 4.

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

• FA Mini Football 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.

Course Details:

Venue: University of Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. 

Date: Sunday 19th April 2020

Time: 10:00 - 16:30

As refreshments are not available at most venues we do advise you to bring something to eat and plenty of drinks.

Please ensure that you arrive at the venue at least fifteen minutes before the course start times.

Terms & Conditions

Before proceeding with your course booking please ensure that you have read and understood the West Riding County Football Association Terms and Conditions