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Referee Support Events

Here at the County FA, we acknowledge that referees require additional support through their journey. We want to invest time and resources to help referees feel supported, provide opportunities to further their knowledge, share experiences and increase confidence all with the aim of retaining more referees in the game!

Our referee support events aim to provide referees of all different levels the support and knowledge to make them the best referees they can be, whether that is those who wish to progress and promote or those who are doing it for the love of the game!

Referee events

Getting Started as
a Referee

Date: Tuesday 28th November, 6.30 - 8.30 PM.   
Venue: Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA, 204 Meadowhall Road S9 1BN

The workshop will be focussed on giving you all the tools you need to help you as a new referee or as great refresher for those of you who have been refereeing for longer than 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

  • In the Match ( how to deal with everything and manage the game, your tolerance levels etc)
  • Reporting misconduct 
  • Image
  • The academy programme
  • Correspondence

The workshop will also include a section where referees can share experiences discuss scenarios and seek advice for future games.

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Foul Recognition & Assistant Refereeing

Date: Wednesday 13th December, 6.30 - 8.30 PM.   
Venue: Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA, 204 Meadowhall Road S9 1BN

The workshop is suitable for all levels of Grassroots referees (and above) and will be focussing on 'foul recognition' and assistant refereeing. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Foul recognition- risk and reward
  • Foul recognition- traffic light system 
  • Foul recognition- tolerances
  • Assistant refereeing Flag techniques
  • Assistant refereeing- Passive and non-passive offside and when to flag

The workshop will also include a section where referees can share experiences discuss scenarios and seek advice for future games.

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Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Referees

Date: Monday 29th January 29th 6.30 - 8.30PM.   
Venue: Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA, 204 Meadowhall Road S9 1BN

What Can Attendees Expect To Take Away? 

At the end of the session, you will have increased awareness of: 

  • Neurodiversity and the conditions that are covered.
  • The impact some of the activities at a football club can have on a neurodiverse individual.
  • Understanding behaviours and reactions of players during matches.
  • The changes you can make to improve inclusivity for neurodiverse individuals when refereeing.

 

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