Without these Referees and Officials football would not be what it is today. It is with this in mind that Manchester FA takes the training and also the support of its referees very seriously. Therefore, we would encourage any person who is interested in becoming a referee to contact us so that we can provide further information and guidance through those first steps and beyond.
As at June 1st in each year, all referees are classified as follows:
International
Referees who are on the FIFA List of Referees.
Level 1
Referees selected by The Football Association to serve on the Referees panel of the National List (Premier and Football Leagues)
Level 2
Referees selected by The FA to serve on the Panel List (Blue Square Premier, Football League Reserve and Premier League Reserve Leagues). In addition, Level 2 Referees will serve as Assistant Referees on either the Football League or Premier League.
Level 3
Referees selected to officiate as a Referee on the National List of Contributory Leagues (e.g. Blue Square North, Unibond League, North-West Counties League). In addition, Level 3 officials will serve as Assistant Referees on either the Panel Leagues, Football League or Premier League.
Level 4
Referees selected to officiate as a Referee on a Supply League (e.g. Manchester League Premier Division. In addition Level 4 officials will serve as Assistant Referees on the Contributory Leagues e.g. UniBond, North West Counties.
Level 5
Senior County referees. This classification includes referees who have served at a higher level. Where a referee has achieved a level higher than Level 5 and is then not retained, the referee is to be classified as a Level 5, with the option of further promotion in the normal way or until a status of non-active is declared by the individual.
Level 6
County referees (local football referee)
Level 7
Junior referees not in Level 8 or below (local football referee)
Level 8
Youth referee (under 16)
Level 9
Trainee Referee. These are referees who have completed the basic training course and passed the examinations who have yet to complete their 6-match record of achievement.
Level 10
Non-active Referees
For further information please contact:
Referees Development Officer: Peter Roberts
peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com
Tel: 0161 604 7619