WHAT COURSES DO WE OFFER??
Basic Course
Aimed at anyone aged 14 or over who wishes to become an active referee. The course is approximately 16 hours in duration, with either written, theoretical or practical examinations.
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 - £82.50 – After completion of 6 games £30 is refunded
Aged 16-18 - £70 – After completion of 6 games £30 is refunded
Aged 14-16 - £40 – After completion of 6 games £10 is refunded
The course price includes:
• FA Referees Registration
• Red & Yellow cards
• 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
The next course to be held at Salford Sports Village, Littleton Road, Lower Kersal, Salford is as follows:
Induction evening 7-9pm 17 November, Training 23 & 30 Nov 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 2 December 7-9pm
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL SUBSCRIBED
Induction evening 7-9pm 19 January 2009, Training 25 Jan and 1 Feb 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 3 February 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 16 March 2009, Training 22 & 29 March, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 31st March 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 27 July 2009, Training 2 & 9 August, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 12 August 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 7 Sept 2009, Training 13 & 20 Sept, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 24 Sept 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 12 October 2009, Training 18 & 25 October, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 28 Oct 7-9pm
Induction evening 7-9pm 12 November 2009, Training 15 & 22 Nov, 9.30-4pm, Exam evening 24 Nov 7-9pm
There will also be a requirement for all new referees to attend a Safeguarding Children event during the programme (6.30pm – 9.30pm). Details will be provided when booking.
All courses will be held at Manchester FA, Salford Sports Village, Lower Kersal, Salford, M7 3NQ
To obtain an application form contact Peter Roberts, Referee Development Officer: peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com or 0161 604 7619
Law Awareness Course
Aimed at anyone who wants to develop a secure knowledge of the Laws of the Game and understand how the Laws are practically applied by match officials. Anyone who completes this course can if they wish convert to the second day of the full basic course by paying the remainder of the balance, 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 in Key-Stage 2 (although it can be delivered to Year 7 students), 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
All course dates & venues may be subject to change, for more infomation please contact Peter Roberts, Referee Development Officer at Manchester FA on 0161 604 7619 or email: peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com