Training & Workshops
Referee Course FAQs
Are there any course pre-requisites?
1. Attend the FREE introductory session (with a parent/guardian if aged 16 or under)
2. Be at least 14 years of age
3. Completed relevant FA Safeguarding Children training
4. Hold a current FA CRC (aged 16 or over)
Note: The above pre-requisites, for those who do not already hold the appropriate evidence, will normally be provided by recognised centres as part of the learning programme
How long is the course?
21 hours (including 5 matches a referee)
How much does it cost to attend an FA referee course?
£130.00 Course Only
This includes:
- Referee Registration for remainder of the season
- Referee Association Membership for the first full season
- 15 Hours Direct Contact Time
- Course Resources
- Whistle
- Notepad & Pencil
- Red & Yellow Cards
- Inclusion in County FA HUB's
- Course Induction Pack
- Post-Course Pack
- Laws of the Game Hardcopy
- Access to HIVE Online Learning Portal
- FA Safeguarding Training
- FA CRC Check (if over 16)
- A certificate on qualification (on succesful completion of the course)
- FA and Cambs FA Referee Badge (on succesful completion of the course)
Is there a minimum age to book on an FA referee course?
The minimum age to book onto and attend a course is 14.
INTRODUCTION TO SAFEGUARDING
This new online course is for:
- Referees aged 14 and 15
- Referees aged 16: Referees aged 16 can choose between attending the Safeguarding Children Workshop or completing the online course.
- Young people under 16 helping in football: Young people between 14 and 16 helping in football are encouraged to take this course to help them safeguard themselves and others.
