Expressions of interest sought from people wanting to attend the FA Walking Football Referees Course.

The FA has recently launched a brand new qualification for people aged 18 and over who wish to take control of Walking Football matches. To help ascertain demand we are requesting that people first register their interest with information regarding course content listed below.

Although we don't have a set date for when the course will be delivered we have earmarked December 2024 with the East Riding FA Roy West Centre set to play host.

COURSE STRUCTURE 

Block 1 - Introduction to Walking Football Refereeing and Pre-Course Activity (30 minutes). 

Online learning resource will be emailed directly to you ahead of Block 2 starting. 

● Overview of course expectations and commitments 
● Basic outline of the Laws of the Game for Walking Football 
● Online video review 

All learners are required to complete the free England Football Learning Safeguarding For All online workshop and carry out a DBS check.

Block 2 - Practical and Theory (7 hours) 

A mixture of practical and theoretical referee training, focusing on the key skills and techniques required to be a Walking Football referee. This is then coupled with the practical application of law and the different scenarios that can be faced in a game. Some of the topics covered are signals and communication, fouls and misconduct and positioning and movement. 

Block 3 – Reflection, Final Test and Next Steps (two hours) 

You will be required to attend a ‘call-back’ session after your refereeing experience, where you will have an opportunity to share experiences on the games you have officiated, including what has worked well and what you might do differently in the future. At this session you will receive information on the next steps and the opportunities that will be available to you (further training, etc). Please note - for regional courses this block can be delivered online.

The fee for the course is £75 with this including your referee registration and DBS check.

To register your interest in attending the course please click on the link below:

Expression of Interest Form

For further information please email - mark.brown@eastridingfa.com