How do I become a referee?

 

This a question we are asked time and time again. To become a referee is a relatively simple process. You simply need to take an FA Referees course.

 

There are two types of referees course:

 

BASIC REFEREES COURSE - This is aimed at 16 year olds and over. Once passed it will allow you to referee youth matches from U7 upwards

 

MINI SOCCER REFEREES COURSE - This is aimed at 14 year olds and over. Passing this course allows you to referee mini soccer games only (U7 to U10). These matches are 5v5 and 7v7.

 

Taking and passing these courses is a great introduction to refereeing. The more time and effort you invest in your refereeing, the more you will get out of it. It helps build your confidence, teaches you life skills and how to manage situations on the field which can be related to every day life situations including conflict resolution, decision making and a whole host of other things.

 

Our YEL referees get the full backing and support of our Referees Team as well as the wider support provided by Notts FA.

 

If you are interested in learning more either copy and paste the link below into your browser or simply click the Notts FA logo which will open up the referees page at Notts FA in a new window. 

 

http://www.nottinghamshirefa.com/referees/get-into-refereeing

 

You will find further information here as well as details of the courses coming up, where they are and how much they cost.