BASIC REFEREE COURSE
The first step on the way to becoming a referee is to attend a Basic Referees Course. These are held throughout the year and will involve approximately 16 hours of training followed by a theoretical DVD test on practical issues of refereeing plus a written exam on the Laws of Association Football. On passing the examinations, you become a Level 9 trainee referee.
Once you have officiated 6 11-a-side games you become a Level 8 referee if you are aged 15 or under or a Level 7 referee if you are 16 or over.
The full qualification now requires the following:
1) Pre course study pack
2) Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks for over 18s
3) Safeguarding Children training for all candidates
4) Attendance at the basic training course
5) Completion of 6 11 a-side matches
6) Attendance at a 'call back training evening'
Only after having successfully completed all of this will you become a qualified referee and in the first instance be able to accept appointments on local adult and junior leagues
Prices are as follows:
Aged 18 or over - £143.50 (This includes full referee kit plus accessories such as whistle, match record book, flags, badge etc) or £87.50 without kit and accessories
Aged 16-17 - £131.00 (This includes full referee kit plus accessories such as whistle, match record book, flags, badge etc) or £75.00 without kit and accessories
Aged 14-15 - £101.00 (This includes full referee kit plus accessories such as whistle, match record book, flags, badge etc) or £45.00 without kit and accessories
The course price includes:
• FA Referees Registration
• Enhanced FA CRB Disclosure where required
• Safeguarding Children Workshop
• Study Pack and Laws of Association Football
• Membership of the FA Match Officials Association (FAMOA)
• Certificate of qualification
Courses will be held at Salford Sports Village, Littleton Road, Lower Kersal, Salford as follows:
Induction evening 7-9pm 8 March 2010, Training 14 & 21 March 9.30-4pm , Safeguarding Children Course (Over 18's only) 17 March 6.30-9.30pm, Exam evening 23 March 7-9pm
(THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED)
Induction evening 7-9pm 1 July 2010, Training 4 &11 July, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 15 July 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 9 August 2010, Training 15 & 22 August, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 26 August 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 9 September 2010, Training 12 & 19 September 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 23 September 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 7 October 2010, Training 17 & 24 October 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 28 October 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 11 November 2010, Training 14 & 21 November 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 25 November 7-9pm
There will also be a requirement for all new referees over 16 years of age to attend a Safeguarding Children event during the programme (6.30pm – 9.30pm). Details will be provided on the course.
All courses will be held at Manchester FA, Salford Sports Village, Lower Kersal, Salford, M7 3NQ
DURING THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A FULL REFEREE KIT AT REDUCED PRICES PLUS A BASIC REFEREE STARTER PACK THAT INCLUDES, FLAGS, MATCH RECORDS CARDS ETC.
THIS CAN ALSO BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
To book online please click here alternatively, to obtain an application form, contact Peter Roberts, Referee Development Officer: peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com or 0161 604 7619
Law Awareness Course
Aimed at school / college students thinking of taking a full referee course or who want to develop a secure knowledge of the Laws of the Game and understand how the Laws are practically applied by match officials - course duration is one day. Anyone who completes this course can, if they wish, convert to a full Basic Referee Course by paying the remainder of the cost of a full course, if they want to become a fully qualified referee.
Price:
£25 per candidate
The course price includes:
• Laws of Association Football
• Certificate of Attendance
Mini-Whistlers Course
Aimed at Children aged 10-11 (although it can be delivered to a slightly younger age group if appropriate). This course has not been designed to recruit referees but instead develop an awareness and understanding for the need of figures of authority within sport and society. Pupils discuss and work within groups in the classroom as well as referee and play in some controlled small-sided games.
The course includes:
• Red and Yellow card
• Whistle
• Mini-Whistlers T-Shirt
• Certificate (can be presented at an assembly or specially arranged event)
Cost : £5 per child
For more infomation please contact Peter Roberts, Referee Development Officer at Manchester FA on 0161 604 7619 or email: peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com
RESPECT Workshops
Lose Respect, Lose the Game The RESPECTProgramme has been rolled out through Grassroots Football here in Manchester since January 2009. All Leagues are eligible to become RESPECT Leagues and details on how to apply are available through the Football Association – currently 18 of 22 Leagues within the County have expressed their wish to become RESPECT Leagues.
All match officials are required to attend a Respect Workshop, which focuses on techniques involving working with the captain, spectator areas and dealing with dissent.
TWO FURTHER RESPECT COURSES HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:
MONDAY 19 APRIL 2010 7-9.15PM SALFORD SPORTS VILLAGE
TUESDAY 4 MAY 2010 7-9.15PM SALFORD SPORTS VILLAGE
To book a place on the workshop please email peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com or telephone 0161 604 7619
IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED A BASIC REFEREE COURSE SINCE JANUARY 2009 YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND AS THE WORKSHOP WAS INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING