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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Course dates are as follows:
Course Fees:
- Age 14 & 15 - £50.00
- Age 16 & 17 - £70.00
- Age 18+ - £80.00
For further details on the course, please click on the links above, or please download the course information from 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 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