Referees

Referee Progression Pathway

A PATH TO THE PROFESSIONAL GAME

THE NEXT CHALLENGE

Referees at grassroots level can apply for promotion at any time of the year (please contact us for dates for the higher levels). So, if you are looking to move up the ladder of officialdom, the details below might help you.

If you wish to be considered for promotion, you should first ensure that you would be able to meet the criteria laid down by The FA. Browse this page to help you decide...

Referees Menu
Male Pathway

  • Referee a minimum of 20 matches (U14 and below)
  • Have received two 2 match day coaching reports
  • Have completed the 2 online development modules
  • Successfully pass a 'Laws of the Game' examination

  • Referee a minimum of 25 matches in which a minimum of 10 matches must be open-age matches
  • Have received 2 match day coaching reports
  • Have completed the 2 online development modules
  • Successfully pass a 'Laws of the Game' examination

 

  • Referee a minimum of 25 matches in which a minimum of 15 matches must be open-age matches
  • Complete a minimum of 5 assistant referee appointments
  • Have received 2 match day coaching reports
  • Have completed the 4 online development modules
  • Have attended 1 face-to-face development session
  • Successfully pass a 'Laws of the Game' examination

 

  • Referee a minimum of 15 open-age matches
  • Complete a minimum of 15 open-age assistant referee appointments
  • Have received 4 observations via the County FA of each season achieving an average observation mark of 70
  • Successfully complete a fitness test in June, July and/or August of each season. The fitness test will consist of the following: 17/22 interval run and 2x 50m sprints under 7.5 seconds
  • Attend a Level 5 to 4 online promotion session hosted by the FA

Please Note: All games at Levels 7-5 must be 9v9 or 11v11 football with offside in operation.
female pathway
  • Referee a minimum of 20 matches in which a minimum of 10 matches must be in women’s football
  • Complete a minimum of 3 assistant referee appointments
  • Have received 3 observations via the County FA of each season achieving an average observation mark of 70
  • Successfully pass a Laws of the Game examination

 

In addition to the above, all Progression Pathway Referees must:

  • Be registered for the current season in which they are looking to enter the Referee Progression Pathway
  • Respond to all correspondence efficiently by email
  • Maintain a record of all matches, where as a referee and assistant referee
  • Be prepared, and regularly available, to referee Saturday, Sunday and midweek matches

For further details around the Referee Progression Pathway, please get in touch with the Referees Department.

CONTACT US