**Attending this Introduction Evening does not guarantee you a place on a Referee Course**

The Referee Course Introduction Evening is designed to give learners an insight into the expectations of trainee and qualified referees.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking to complete the course for school/college studies (e.g. GCSEs) or voluntary awards such as Duke of Edinburgh, this IS NOT the course for you. Learners are expected to actively referee on a regular basis upon completion of the Referee Course.

YOU MAY ATTEND THE INTRODUCTION EVENING IF YOU ARE 13 BUT YOU MUST TURN 14 WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE DATE OF THE INTRODUCTION EVENING.

Experience has shown that support from parents/guardians is essential for referees under the age of 16 years and, as a result, we try to accommodate parents/guardians of anyone aged 14 or 15 attending the Introduction Evening alongside the learner. If a venue is unable to provide this we will inform you before the evening. It also helps parents/learners to understand what they are paying for, plus if the learner feels refereeing is not for them, they can withdraw at this stage without any further cost.

Still interested in becoming a referee? Take a look at this video that gives an insight into the learning involved on a referee course.

The £5 fee for the Introduction Evening is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Only after attending an Introduction Evening can learners book onto a Referee Course. The Referee Course currently costs £130. Anyone booking onto a Referee Course before attending an Introduction Evening will be removed without warning.

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone enrolling onto a Referee Course must complete the pre-course requirements before the course starts. Further information can be found by clicking here.