Referee Training
Dissemination of good practice
Developments in the game
Rewards in refereeing
This will then lead to the match officials genuinely being one community as all referees will have been privy to the same information. It is important to us that match officials are fully incorporated in the vision and mission of the FA.
FAMOA exists to support, inform and develop match officials at every stage in their careers. Local activities will be promoted and co-ordinated by the Regional Manager (Referees).
Benefits
What will FAMOA be offering you?
Active Referees will receive a badge to wear on the referees’ kit.
Newly trained referees will receive this badge after refereeing ten matches of 11-a-side football and attending the training course offered to newly qualified referees.
Regular in-service training at all stages of your career.
Organised physical training activities
Advice on Fitness and Diet
Up to date information on the laws of the game and advice on their application
Incentives to act as a match official
Incentives to introduce a friend to refereeing
Rewards for services as an assessor, mentor, instructor, fitness leader, etc.
Open Learning Courses on FA website
A Record of Achievement in which to collect certificates recording: - Attendance at in-service training
- Fitness achievements
- Long service awards
- Recognition of promotion
- Significant appointments
- Service to the RA, etc.
Two newsletters and a journal
The first newsletter clearly has a different function from subsequent ones. It is important to introduce you to FAMOA and to make you aware of the Regional Manager who will be your first point of contact when you need help and advice. The Journal, which will appear in the Spring will contain informed articles on refereeing matters.
There will also be the opportunity for you to contribute to this with either an article, a news item (preferably with photograph) or a letter to the editor.
Regional Managers, County Development Officers, Coaches, etc will be encouraged to submit articles for the newsletter and journal.
The publications will have a balanced approach to national and local news and activities. Regional Managers will compile a report on news and events and each Region will be clearly identified.
How can managers support their region?
Be a supportive point of contact for individual match officials
Ensure that all match officials clearly understand the new regulations and their purpose.
Inform match officials of the changes to the promotion system – referees and leagues/clubs
Work closely with the RA to share best practice and ideas.
Work with local leagues and associated bodies to improve relationships.
Be pro-active in promoting FAMOA activities.
Promote positive attitudes and information about fitness
Support promising referees in Schools of Excellence, Referee Academies, etc.
Identify training needs and beyond the mandatory courses and respond to data gained from assessors, etc.
Target specific levels of referee for training on some occasions.
Seek opportunities to run larger seminars and conferences in the Region.
Building on current awards system
Local cup finals played at major stadiums in the locality.
Long service awards given by County Associations.
Local officials, not on the promotion ladder being appointed to FA competitions – FA Youth Cup and FA County Youth Cup – recognition of their Senior County Status.
Officiating at Academy matches
ROA – available to all (including a letter from the FA).
And establishing more such as:
Most promising referee.
Fittest referee
Referee who has officiated in the most games during the season
Organising promotional competitions with prizes (2 tickets, shirt, kit, etc).
Encouraging referees to introduce friends into refereeing.
If you wish to contact FAMOA, please write to:
FAMOA
The Football Association,
25 Soho Square London
W1D 4FA
Telephone: 020 7745 4651
Email: famoa@TheFA.com
If you would like to become a referee, email Chris Checketts
chris.checketts@bedfordshirefa.com or telephone Chris on 01582 567724