Training Information

Referee Training

Text Box: Outline of Basic Referee Training Course The FA have, this season introduced a new syllabus for basic referee training courses. It is based on successfully completing 5 modules which will include refereeing 6 11 v 11 games. At the start of the course you will register with the Devon County FA as a level 9 trainee referee and once you have completed the 6 modules you will then register as a level 7 ‘fully qualified’ referee. You will also need to complete a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Form (if aged 18 or over) and attend a ‘Safeguarding Children’ workshop (if 16 or above). More details about these will be given on the course. Cost Over 18’s: For 16 & 17 year olds: 14 to 15 year olds: Course Fee £30 Course Fee £30 Course Fee £10 Registration fee £15 Registration £15 Registration £15 CRB £12 Child Protection £21 Child Protection £6 Child Protection £21 Total £78 each student Total £66 each student Total £31 each student Students under the age of 18 do not need CRB clearance Course Refunds. (Supported by the North Devon Journal League) The total cost of the course can be refunded once a number of games have been refereed. You will be able to claim the £30 course fee (£10 if 14 to 15 year old) back from The FA once you have referred 6 games. The remainder of your cost can then be claimed back from the North Devon League once you have officiated in a further 10 North Devon League games. Further details, and help about these refunds will be available during the course. Syllabus for Basic Referee Training The First Step You need to register an interest in taking a course with the North Area Training Officer (Andy Walter) and with the Devon County FA (DCFA). You will then receive an application form and questionnaire from the County FA which will need completing and returning, along with the course fee. Once that is done and it is confirmed that a course will be running and a date set, you will receive a Pre-Course Study Pack from the CFA. This will contain a DVD on “Learn the Laws”, an A4 study document and a Laws of Association Football booklet. You should receive this in good time for the recommended 10 hours of study. You should try to learn the Laws in order to take an assessment of knowledge during the Introductory session. Module 1 – Introductory Session (Monday 3rd November 2008) This will be a 2.5 hour introduction evening which will include a Knowledge of Law Assessment and completing a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Form (where appropriate). Module 2 – Application of Law (Monday 17th November to Monday 8th December) This will consist of 15 hours instruction on the practical application of the laws of the game and on refereeing techniques. It will also include a ‘Safeguarding Children’ workshop. (Monday 10th November) Module 3 - Examination (Monday 8th December 2008) A 1.5 hr examination will then be held. Passing this and completing the following 2 modules will mean you can register as a level 9 Trainee Referee. Module 4 – Match Experience (November 2008—March 2009) You referee a minimum of 6 11 v 11 games. These can be started once you have commenced module 2. Of these 6 games at least 2 should be watched by a referee mentor. Module 5 – Next Step Workshop (March 2009) Having refereed at least 6 games the final step is to attend a 2/3 hour workshop. You will then receive an FA Certificate of Qualification and register with the DCFA as a level 7 (level 8 if under 16) fully qualified referee