Courses are available for those wanting to operate as a club referee or for parents, managers, coaches and players who simply want to increase their knowledge of the Laws of the Game. Specialised courses are also run for mini soccer. The full referee’s qualification is designed solely for those who intend to referee 11 a-side football on a regular basis.
The first step on the refereeing pathway is to contact Bedfordshire FA’s Referee Development Officer, Chris Checketts, who will advise you on the most appropriate course for you. Chris can be contacted by telephone on 01582 567724 or by email chris.checketts@bedfordshirefa.com – be sure to include your name, age, address, current involvement in football and what you would like to achieve by going on a referees’ course.
The full qualification now requires the following:
1) Pre course study to be completed prior to the introduction evening
2) Criminal Records Bureau checks for over 18s
3) Safeguarding Children training for all candidates
4) Attendance at the refereeing training course
5) Completion of 6 11 a-side matches
6) Attendance at a subsequent training evening
Only after this will you be a qualified referee.
Completing your referee qualification requires a considerable commitment.
For further information or to express an interest please contact: Chris Checketts, Referee Development Officer, on 01582 567724 or 07930 313413.
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REFEREE COURSE DATES
Interested in qualifying as a referee?
We have the following course dates available:
Bedfordshire FA, Dunstable
July 13th, 20th & 27th (approx 9.30am to 4.30pm)
Wootton Upper School, Wootton
August 10th, 17th and 24th (approx 9.30am to 4.30pm)
Cedars School, Leighton Buzzard
October 27th, 28th & 31st (approx 9.30am to 4.30pm)
COURSES 2009
Bedfordshire FA, Dunstable
February 16th, 17th & 20th (approx 9.30am to 4.30pm)
Further courses will be scheduled subject to demand.
For more information or for an application form, please contact
Chris Checketts, Referee Development Officer:
Tel: 01582 567724
E-mail: chris.checketts@bedfordshirefa.com