4. Becoming a Referee
Refereeing is a great way to:
Get into football
Remain involved in the game after injury or retirement
Play a vital role in ensuring players enjoy the game
Increase participation in the sport
Make new and lasting friends
The FA Referee Course is designed for anyone aged 14 and up who wants to join the tens of thousands of referees who operate week in week out on local parks, throughout the English football pyramid, up to those who officiate The FA Cup Final and on the international stage.
As a Referee you play an integral role in ensuring all participants enjoy their match day experience, helping create a competitive, fair, safe and enjoyable playing environment. Whether you want to referee in youth and adult leagues, men's or women's football or have aspirations of one day walking the ball out at Wembley Stadium, The FA Referees Course is the starting point for your refereeing career.
Refereeing is not only rewarding in a football environment, but the social and life skills that come from becoming a referee extend far beyond your initial expectations.
Referees are paid for officiating games and these can range from £15 up to £35 per game at youth level, depending on age group. For adult football these can be higher.
To become a referee you will need to complete an FA Referees Course with Hampshire FA. The course include an online learning on the Laws of the Game and face-to-face training. You must complete the online learning before attending the face to face training. You will also need to complete online safeguarding training before attending the face to face training.
For further information and possible course dates please click on the link below;
LAWS OF THE GAME - A FREE COURSE PROVIDED BY THE FA
For all those wanting to become a referee or for those just wanting a greater understanding of the football laws we recommend this free course provided by the FA. You will need an FA account to login.