Course Information: Minimum Age: 14 Minimum Age: 14
Course Duration: 20 hours, plus six games
Who is it for: Ideally suited to those wanting to become a referee involved in the 11-a-side game, both in youth and adult football.
Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the laws of the game (11-a-side), as well as developing the practical skills required to be a football referee.
Course Content: The course is run over a number of sessions, including the completion of six matches as a trainee referee.
The course covers both theoretical and practical elements.
Module 1 - Introduction
This module will involve
- Administration
- Safeguarding Children advise
- Criminal Records Check (CRC)
Module 2 - Laws of the Game
This module will involve
- Laws of the Game
- The role of the Referee
- Consider the skills required to be a Referee
Module 3 - Practical Element
This module will involve
- Positioning & movement at both set pieces & in open play
- Managing game situations
- Signals & communication techniques
Module 4 - Examination
Both a multiple choice examination paper and a practical on field assessment are used to establish theory & practical knowledge
- Written Examination. (30 minutes)
- Practical Examination.
Module 5 - Refereeing
- Six games are used to establish both the knowledge as well as the practicalities of refereeing.
- Games to be observed where possible.
Contact Craig Grundy, Referees Development Officer on 0114 241 4999 or email at craig.grundy@sheffieldfa.com
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