Get Into Refereeing
Reasons to Referee
More and more and more people of all ages, genders, races and abilities are getting into refereeing.
For current and potential officials, refereeing is a great way to:
- Give something back to the game you love
- 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
Respect
The FA's Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, players and parents from grassroots to elite football - to help ensure a safe, positive environment in which to play the game.
14 years old is the minimum age you must be to qualify as a referee.
£165.00, but this includes a 'Laws of the Game' booklet, venue hire, tutor costs, essential referee equipment including: red and yellow cards, a match day wallet, whistle and lanyard and safeguarding children awareness training.
If you are 16 years old or older you must have a valid and in date DBS.
Getting a DBS with the London FA costs £10.00 which is valid for three years. At the beginning of each season you must also re-register and this costs £20, providing it is done before 31st July, or £30 thereafter.