The course will take place in the New Year and is aimed directly at candidates aged 16 and over wishing to officiate adult football. There is potential for funding towards the cost of the course, full details of which are listed below.

So if ever you’ve fancied yourself as a referee or perhaps you’re a retired footballer looking to continue your involvement in football, please click the link at the foot of this article for further details regarding the course.

The Bedfordshire County League (Saturday PM) has made some funding available for candidates wishing to officiate Saturday football (adults) on a regular basis within their league structure. The league will pay £100.00 towards your course upon completion of your first five matches on the league. The funding will not be available prior to the course commencing. You will need to book onto the course and pay in full initially. Funding will not be automatically allocated. If you wish to apply for funding, please email Sharon.Lloyd@bedfordshirefa.com detailing your booking reference, contact details and your intention to officiate Saturday football (adults). The league is prepared to fund 10 places so the funding will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please follow this link for further information and cost of the course;

https://eventspace.thefa.com/bedfordshirefa/participant/arrangement.aspx?id=182053#regform