Leicestershire & Rutland County FA run regular referee training courses throughout the season. Call 0116 284 4953 or email matthew.hurst@leicestershirefa.com to enrol on the next course.
What are the costs?
The course fee is £80 (with a £20 discount for under 16's). This includes basic training, an FA CRB check (required for over 18's), safeguarding children training and an FA welcome to refereeing pack.
Once you have qualified, you can claim a refund of £30 (£10 for under 16's) from the FA if you referee a further 6 matches.
Do I get paid?
Referees get paid £28 per match for open age football, and for U16-U18 games. £23 for U13-U15 and £23 for U11 & U12. Minisoccer pays £13 per match. This includes games refereed as part of the course, so it really pays to be a referee!
OK, so when's the next course?
Thursday 10th September – Safeguarding Children Evening, 7pm – 9.30pm, Holmes Park, Whetstone
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September – 2 Day Basic Course, 9am – 5pm, Holmes Park, Whetstone
Wednesday 16th September – Referee Exam Evening, 7pm – 9.30pm, Holmes Park, Whetstone
It is compulsory to attend all days / evenings in order to complete the course. In addition to this you will be required to complete a minimum of 6 11 v 11 competitive matches during your probationary period.
So what do I do now?
Register an interest by completing the Referee Questionairre and emailing it to matthew.hurst@leicestershirefa.com
Please note that all interested applicants will be informed whether they have been accepted on to the course nearer the start of the course. Please do not send any money at this time.