Becoming a Referee
THINK YOU CAN LEAD FROM THE FRONT AND MAKE THE TOUGH DECISIONs
FA Guidance on becoming a Referee
Remember Refereeing Is A Great Way To:
- Be involved in football
- Offer opportunities for everyone
- Remain active in the game following injury or retirement
- Make new and lasting friends within the game
- Play a huge role in ensuring the players, and supporters, enjoy their match day experience
Course times:
Friday 6.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday or Sunday 9.00am - 4pm (parent / carers are invited to attend the last hour of the last day to understand the process after finishing the course). The minimum age to attend a referee course is 14 years.
Please get in touch for more information:
Course cost is £130
This includes Laws of the Game and Safeguarding For All (both on line learning)
If you are over 16 years of age you need to complete Safeguarding for Children (£30 charge) and are required to complete a FA DBS (additional £10 charge).
*Before applying for the referee course you must complete the FA Laws of the game Click Here
upcoming courses:
TCAT College, Friday 24th Jan (6.30 - 9.30pm) and Sunday 26th Jan (9am - 4pm) - Book Here
TCAT College, Friday 28th Feb (6.30 - 9.30pm) and Sunday 2nd March (9am - 4pm) - Book Here
Step by Step to refereeing - after your course
I just get on with my game and let the referees do their job.” ~ Lionel Messi