The FA estimates that in some areas of the country, 20 per cent of games are played without a qualified match official.
The FA's goal is to recruit 10,000 referees a year to ensure that, in future, every game has a qualified official who is receiving regular training and support from an FA mentor programme and helpline.
The first stage involved in becoming a referee is to attend a Basic Referees Training Course, and the second stage is to register with your local County FA.
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We have the following courses scheduled:
Venue: Netherhall School, Maryport
Date Topic Time
Thurs 2 Sept Pre-Course Meeting 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Thurs 9 Sept Safeguarding Children* 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Sat 11 Sept Theory/Practical Sessions 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sun 12 Sept Theory/Practical Sessions 9.00am - 4.30pm
TBC Call-Back Meeting 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Frenchfields, Penrith
Date Topic Time
Thurs 14 Oct Pre-Course Meeting 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Thurs 21 Oct Safeguarding Children* 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Sat 23 Oct Theory/Practical Sessions 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sun 24 Oct Theory/Practical Sessions 9.00am - 4.30pm
TBC Call-Back Meeting 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Trinity School, Carlisle
Date Topic Time
Thurs 25 Nov Pre-Course Meeting 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Thurs 2 Dec Safeguarding Children* 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Sat 4 Dec Theory/Practical Sessions 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sun 5 Dec Theory/Practical Sessions 9.00am - 4.30pm
TBC Call-Back Meeting 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Please note that attendance is required for all elements of the course.
*Attendance at Safeguarding Children Workshops apply to candidates aged 16+ only, candidates aged 14 or 15 will complete a Safeguarding Children paper at the Pre-Course Meeting.
Course Fees:
- Age 14 & 15 - £50.00
- Age 16 & 17 - £70.00
- Age 18+ - £85.00
Further information on this course (including a breakdown of the course fees) can be found in the related documents section.
To book your place, please follow the links in the related links section to booking online via credit / debit card.
Alternatively, please download and complete the application form from the related documents section, and return it to the County Office along with your payment.
Places will be booked on a first come, first served basis on receipt of application, however, application forms received without payment cannot guarantee a place on a course.
Please note that we are unable take payment or reserve places over the phone / e-mail.
Please note that if your Club are paying for your course fee, then you must enclose a letter from your Club Secretary stating that they wish to be invoiced with your application form.
All fees must be paid in full prior to commencement of the course.
Please note that further courses will be added throughout the year depending on demand.
If you have any queries, please contact Emma Bassett, Football Development Administrator on 01900 872310 ext. 21, or e-mail coacheducation@CumberlandFA.com