FA Referee Course

Expression of Interest Form

We are delighted to announce that we will be delivering a number of FA Referees Courses throughout Season 2024/25 and we are now accepting expressions of interest via this form.


We are looking for dedicated and committed people who are regularly available to referee in, and support, our local youth & adult football leagues and competitions in Northumberland.


*You MUST be a minimum age of 14 years old to complete this form and be considered to enrol onto an FA Referee Course*


Before you complete this form, you must have:

It is all candidates', or candidates parent/carers', responsibility to ensure the pre-course learning is completing and linked to the candidates own FA Number (FAN). Candidates without the pre-learning on their FAN will not be sent information to book onto courses.


Next Steps;

  • Complete & submit this form.
  • Northumberland FA to review information provided.
  • When courses become available, all those who have completed this form and are eligible will contacted via email with Course details and a booking link.


For more information, please contact referee@northumberlandfa.com.


Pre-Course Learning*

To be offered a place on The FA Referee Course, you must have completed the pre-course learning before completing this form.


Online Laws of the Game Module

https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/referee/general-information/the-fa-referee-training-course


FA Safeguarding Children-

U16 Should complete FA Safeguarding for All

https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/safeguarding-children-course


Please tick box to confirm.

Please upload a copy, or clear screen-shot, of evidence of completing your Laws of the Game and Safeguarding pre-course learning.

Drag and drop files here or

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Leagues you select will be sent your contact details once you have completed the FA Referee Course to allow them to support you complete your 5 'Training Matches' to progress from 'Trainee Referee' to 'Level 7' Referee, and the rest of your referee journey.

Why do you wish to become a Referee?


*Please include as much detail as you can within this section* For example;


Your experiences within football or any other sports

Attributes / qualities that you have, which you think that will benefit you as a referee

What ambitions you have within the game