Cambridgeshire Football Association run basic refereeing courses throughout the year and will be delighted to offer you a course to suit your needs. Training methods have been updated to ensure the courses incorporate easy learning techniques with an element of fun and involvement.
The latest style modular type of courses will be predominately held over weekends, with a call back session at a pre-advised date. Evening courses are also available to those who are unable to attend the weekend courses.
The courses will involve some pre-course work being undertaken by the potential attendee before attending the first module. The modules consist of:-
Attendance at a Safeguarding Children Workshop: included as part of the referee qualification process and normally completed prior to attending although special provisions are made for those candidates under the age of 16 years.
• Module 1 is an induction session and may include a test of your knowledge on the Laws of the Game; so it's important to do some home study before atending the course.
• Module 2 is the instruction of the Laws of the Game and practical advice for refereeing a game of football and will often include work on the field; depending on conditions/availability.
• Module 3 will involve the examinations. All candidates will take the two examinations. Your tutor will select the most appropriate 2 options from from the 3 avaliable:-
- Multiple-choice written paper
- Practical on-field assessment
- Theory DVD assessment.
• Module 4 is officiating in a minimum of six 11 v 11 games, during which the candidate will be mentored, assessed and given general help and advice as necessary. These games will generally be appointed by the County FA Area Appointment Secretaries. At this point you will be registered as a level 9 trainee referee
• Module 5 is an In-service Training Session, the date of this will be advised to you at the start of the course, and will be an evening session. After attending this session and having met the requirements of module 4, you will then be re-classified as a level 7 (Junior referee) or level 8 (Youth referee) -age dependent. Attendance at this session will also activate your course fee refund.
COST:
over 14 to under 16 Years £45
over 16 to under 18 Years £75
18 Years & Over £85
* Reductions are available if the candidate has already undertaken the necessary FA CRB/CP requirements.
The course fee includes all appropriate study materials, FA Affiliation, cost of both Safeguarding Children Workshop and The FA CRB Enhanced Check. After completing module 5 candidates can apply to The FA for a course re-fund of £30 if aged 16 years and over or £10 if aged under 16 years. Also while refereeing the games in module 4 you will receive a trainee referee’s match fee and travel expenses to and from the games.
We can offer you help in obtaining kit and have some exciting deals on kits from main suppliers. The referees starter pack is available to the candidate.
Courses are available to any one of 14 years and over
Other types of courses are available to those who have to stand in for referees at club matches, mini soccer referees and those who wish to use the Laws of the Game qualification for academic or Duke of Edinburgh Awards reasons. These will be arranged on request and demand with suitable numbers attending.
A full list of scheduled course dates can be downloaded from the documents on the right-hand side of this page.
To book or for information contact:
Colin Hills
01223 209026 colin.hills@cambridgeshirefa.com or dowload a form from the box opposite.