Upcoming courses
June 2008
C06-08
Dates: Saturday 21st June and Sunday 22nd June 2008
Venue: Middlesbrough Football Club in the Community Centre, Normanby Road
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
July 2008
C07-08
Dates: Saturday 26th July and Sunday 27th July 2008 Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Teesside Athletic FC, Redcar
Safeguarding & CRB: Wednesday 30th July, 6.30pm-9.30pm
August 2008
C08-08
Dates: Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August 2008 Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: York College, York
Safeguarding & CRB: Wednesday 6th August, 6.30pm-9.30pm
C09-08
Dates: Saturday 16th August and Sunday 17th August 2008 Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Lady Lumley's School, Pickering
Safeguarding & CRB: Wednesday 20th August, 6.30pm-9.30pm
September 2008
C10-08
Dates: Every Wednesday 10th September - 5th November 2008
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: NRCFA HQ, Stokesley
Safeguarding & CRB: Included
C11-08
Dates: Saturday 20th September and Sunday 21st September 2008 Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Bedale High School, Bedale
Safeguarding & CRB: Wednesday 24th September, 6.30pm-9.30pm
October 2008
C12-08
Dates: Every Wednesday 1st October - 26th November 2008, Times: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: McCain's Sports and Social Club, Scarborough
Safeguarding & CRB: Included
Course costs
Referee Course (includes annual registration fee)
Adult - £45 (£30 is refunded on completion of 6 matches)
Junior (Under 16) - £25 (£10 is refunded on completion of 6 matches)
FA Child Protection workshop - £15
FA CRB Check - £12
The total cost of the course (adult) is £72, which includes a £30 refund and a free UMBRO kit, while stocks last!
Why would anyone want to be a referee?
When asked this question most prospective referee's give the following answers.
- I can't play for my team due to injury or too old but I want to remain involved in the game or.
- I wasn't much good as a player but I wanted to still be actively involved in the game or.
- I'm involved in running a side but often we do not get an official referee. I help out when this happens and I simply want to learn more..
Of course it is quite clear that all the people above love the game and want to remain involved in some capacity. Many local Leagues are short of referees and the NRCFA has an on going programme in place to recruit, train and retain referees once they are qualified.
Courses and application forms.
Contact the NRCFA on (01642 717778) or ross.joyce@northridingfa.com for details of when the next refereeing course will take place as well as course costs. Refereeing courses are held at various locations across the County throughout the year.
What do the courses involve?
North Riding County FA accredited instructors lead all our courses which are organised in the following manner:-
11-a-side Basic Referees Course: This will involve around 10 classroom-based training sessions, followed by written exams on the Laws of Association Football.
11-a-side Practical Referees Course: This course is normally run over 1 weekend (8 hours each day) plus 1 evening session prior to the weekend session. Examinations are taken during the weekend.
The following applies to both of the above courses:-
On passing the exams, you become Level 9 Trainee referee. You will then have to referee 6 matches of 11-a-side football. During this period you will be assigned a mentor to assist and offer advice. On completion of your 6 matches you have to attend a training seminar. Once all this criteria is complete and if you are successful, you will be presented with your registration certificate and become a registered referee. If you are under 16 years of age, you will become a Level 8 referee and if you are over 16 years of age a Level 7 referee. You may then officiate on local amateur ("parks") football. (Although under 16's cannot officiate at adult football level until they have reached their 16th birthday). When you reach the age of 16 you automatically become a Level 7 referee.
If you wish to become a Level 6 referee you must serve one year at Level 7 before being eligible for promotion. Promotion is usually decided through assessment, attendance at further training, successful completion of a test on the Laws of the game and a satisfactory average mark over 20 completed matches. The same criteria would apply for promotion to Level 5. It is the individual referees responsibility to apply for promotion via the registration form which is sent to all registered referees towards the end of each season.
Promotion above level 5 is determined by further assessment, interviews, fitness test and successfully meeting the criteria laid down will enable you to officiate at games of a much higher level, but it is the starting point for all referees, even those who are now at the very top.
Small Sided Football Course:- This will involve around 5 classroom based training sessions followed by a written examination. If successful you will be registered as a small-sided football referee.
Futsal Referees Course:- This will involve around 5 classroom based training sessions followed by a written examination. If successful you will be registered as a Futsal referee.
Knowledge of the Laws of Association Football:-This will involve around 5 classroom based training sessions. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to all attendees.
Mini Soccer Match Day Skills Course:- This will involve 1 evening classroom based training session. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
There are also local based Referee's Associations where referees meet on a regular basis throughout the year to discuss current issues, socialise and help and encourage each other to develop and improve their skills in order to reach their full potential.
NOTE:- All candidates who wish to register as a referee must attend a Child Protection Workshop and, if over 16 years of age, complete an FA CRB check form.
If you are interested in joining us in the middle, then contact Ross Joyce on 01642 717778 or ross.joyce@northridingfa.com to register your interest and join us in taking the first steps in a new and exciting career in football.