FAMOA exists to support, inform and develop match officials at every stage in their careers. Local activities will be promoted and co-ordinated by the Regional Manager (Referees) in conjunction with County Football Associations.
Referee Training Through FAMOA
Dissemination of good practice.
Developments in the game.
Rewards in refereeing.
This will then lead to the match officials genuinely being one community, as all referees will have been privy to the same information. It is important to us that match officials are fully incorporated in the vision and mission of the FA.
MANCHESTER FA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE 2010 FAMOA EVENTS WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
- Monday 25 October 2010
- Thursday 18 November 2010
Both events will be held at Salford Sports Village with a 6.30pm for 7pm start. As in previous years there will be a cold buffet provided prior to the vent and will include top class speakers.
To book your place on either event please contact peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com
Benefits of FAMOA
- Active Referees will receive a badge to wear on the referees’ kit.
- Newly trained referees will receive this badge after refereeing six (6) matches of eleven-a-side football and attending the final module of training as part of the basic referee course.
- Regular in-service training at all stages of your career.
- Organised physical training activities.
- Advice on fitness and diet.
- Up to date information on the laws of the game and advice on their application.
- Incentives to act as a match official.
- Rewards for services as an assessor, mentor, instructor, fitness leader, etc.
- Open Learning Courses on FA website.
- A Record of Achievement in which to collect certificates recording:-
- Attendance at in-service training.
- Fitness achievements.
- Long service awards.
- Recognition of promotion.
- Significant appointments.
- Service to the RA, etc.
- Continuous Service Awards for 25, 40 and 50 years in refereeing.
- Local officials, not on the promotion ladder being appointed to FA competitions – FA Youth Cup and FA County Youth Cup – recognition of their Senior County Status.
- Officiating at Manchester Utd, Manchester City and Rochdale FC Academy matches.
In partnership with the Referees Association, The FA produces a magazine three times a year. This is designed to offer all those in refereeing up to date information covering all levels of refereeing. The magazine has a balanced approach covering training items, as well as news on activities and achievements. This is sent out to every registered referee, every member of FAMOA.
Anyone is encouraged to submit articles for possible inclusion in the magazine.
Regional Referee Managers and FAMOA
The Regional Referee Managers are able to:-
- Be a supportive point of contact for individual match officials.
- Ensure that all match officials clearly understand the new regulations and their purpose.
- Inform match officials of the changes to the promotion system – referees and leagues/clubs.
- Work closely with the RA to share best practice and ideas.
- Work with local leagues and associated bodies to improve relationships.
- Be pro-active in promoting FAMOA activities.
- Promote positive attitudes and information about fitness.
- Support promising referees in Schools of Excellence, Referee Academies, etc.
- Identify training needs and beyond the mandatory courses and respond to data gained from assessors, etc.
- Target specific levels of referee for training on some occasions.
- Seek opportunities to run larger seminars and conferences in the region.
If you wish to contact FAMOA, please write to:-
FAMOA, The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ or email Famoa@TheFA.com
Peter Roberts - Referees Development Officer MFA