The Football Association estimates that in some areas of the country, 20 per cent of games are played without a qualified match official. Their goal is to recruit 10,000 referees a year to ensure that, in future, every game has a qualified official who is receiving regular training and support from an F.A. mentor programme and helpline.
The first stage involved in becoming a referee is to make contact with us to discuss your aspirations and the second stage is to attend a basic Referees Course and pass the exam at the end of the course.
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Basic Referee Training
Candidates who wish to commit to the active refereeing of 11 v 11 football will be recruited into this modular course, delivered by appointed Course Instructors using a variety of methods:-
• Classroom-based training methods including demonstrations of practical refereeing techniques and application of Law, delivered on the field of play where possible, and using DVD or Videos.
• Alternatively full Practical Training Courses with training and coaching techniques delivered primarily on the field of play
Module 1 Introductions & 1st Session of the course
Module 2 Application of Law. Practical / Theory. Safeguarding children Workshop will be completed in this module
Module 3 Examination 1.5 hours
Module 4 Referee six 11 v 11 games
Module 5 In Service Training (approximately 6- 8 weeks after Module 3). A 2 hour workshop to share best practices.
The course has been designed to fit a number of sessions over several weeks or full days, as appropriate to available facilities and resources.
Modules of Basic Referee Training and Assessment aim to equip the candidate with the ability to understand and demonstrate requirements and procedures prior to match day, followed by requirements of the referee on match day before the game commences, and ultimately application of Law during the game.
During the modules of training, candidates will be required to attend a 3 hour Safeguarding Children Workshop (14 to 16 year olds to take the guide) and complete a C.R.B check (18 years and above). They will thus achieve the status of Level 9 Trainee Referee.
Candidates will be appraised in their basic refereeing competencies during the course and during the 6 game trainee spell by Course staff and mentors.
Examination and assessment will be during and towards the end of the course based upon
• DVD Theory-based multiple-choice answer paper
• Practical-based questions
• Written multiple-choice examination
An overall pass mark of 75% is required. Candidates failing to achieve this may retake the appropriate section after discussion with the course instructor.
Candidates with different learning needs should be identified early in the course for assistance during the course and examinations if required.
Trainees successfully completing six 11 v 11 games will notify the County Association with whom they are registered and be invited to an In-Service Training course module (2 to 3 hours) and upon its completion receive certification as:
Junior Referee - Level 7 (16 or over) or
Youth Referee - Level 8 (under 16)
Another important point to remember is that once you have passed the course and you enter the field of play, not only will you enjoy the experience of being a qualified Referee, but you also have the opportunity of earning some money.
If you have aspirations to reach the top level, then you can make a living out of something you really enjoy.