AmyLGK Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 Is anyone on here a ref? Just wondered how you got into it, and what the training etc is like?
Finnegan Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 Look, if you've been inspired by the recent theme on Foxes Talk you could just skip straight to the Playboy shoot.
AmyLGK Posted 31 October 2010 Author Posted 31 October 2010 Look, if you've been inspired by the recent theme on Foxes Talk you could just skip straight to the Playboy shoot. I think I missed that topic! http://www.thefa.com/GetIntoFootball/Referee Yeh already been looking on there - just wondered what peoples actual experiences were.
Jackirius Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 Yeh already been looking on there - just wondered what peoples actual experiences were. If you like getting abuse shouted at you by 40 year old ****** then by all means you will enjoy it.
Dylan Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 I passed this summer. It's easy to pass the course (I'm assuming you regularly watch football and know the rules). Reffed around 12ish games (youth football). Pay's good- £23 a match for youth football, which is great as i'm only 15. I would encourage you to, as its definetely worth it. Ask any more questions if you want.
AmyLGK Posted 31 October 2010 Author Posted 31 October 2010 If you like getting abuse shouted at you by 40 year old ****** then by all means you will enjoy it. Well I can't play football, but am obsessed with football...so why not be a ref It'll keep me fit!
AmyLGK Posted 31 October 2010 Author Posted 31 October 2010 I passed this summer. It's easy to pass the course (I'm assuming you regularly watch football and know the rules). Reffed around 12ish games (youth football). Pay's good- £23 a match for youth football, which is great as i'm only 15. I would encourage you to, as its definetely worth it. Ask any more questions if you want. Hey I didn't even think about the pay - bonus! Well I'm 30 but pretty fit - run 10ks and doing a half marathon in March. Do you think I'm too old to start??
Dylan Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 When I went on my course, there were a few 30+'s. Definitely not too old to start. From what I see, from now and when I played, most Sunday League referee's are well over 30. It's probably too late if your looking to become a professional ref of course (in Prem and FL), but I'm assuming you just want to ref in sunday and saturday leagues.
AmyLGK Posted 31 October 2010 Author Posted 31 October 2010 When I went on my course, there were a few 30+'s. Definitely not too old to start. From what I see, from now and when I played, most Sunday League referee's are well over 30. It's probably too late if your looking to become a professional ref of course (in Prem and FL), but I'm assuming you just want to ref in sunday and saturday leagues. Yeh just sunday league really or whatever's going! Just out of interest - how long does it take to progress up the ladder??
Dylan Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 Well I've just started this season. You start as a Level9. Do 6 11-a-side matches. Once you do them- You go to either Level 8 or 7, depending on whether your over 16 or not. I'm just waiting to get my badge for Level 8, and will be Level 7 once I turn 16. LINK Just found this link- explains it pretty well.
Jackirius Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 Yeh just sunday league really or whatever's going! Just out of interest - how long does it take to progress up the ladder?? Hmmm to get to professional standard League1/2 a good 6 or 7 years and then probably another 3 or 4 up too champ and then its just about how you perform.
ScouseFox Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 I've been a referee since i was 14, your age doesn't matter, everywhere needs referees, so they'll be happy to take you (so long as you pass). You'll have to get in touch with your local FA, and find out when the next course is, and I think it's about £50 to take the course, but you get a percentage of that back if you pass, which everybody with any knowledge of the game does. The course was 4 separate nights of 2 hours spread over two weeks, the final night being the 'test'. I assume it's the same with every county FA, but that's how I passed mine. Once you've passed, the onus is on you to contact different leagues and competition runners to give them your name etc. and let them know when you're available. The first few games are a bit nervy, but once you get used to it, it'll become fun. When you get stick, which you probably will, from any fans/coaches/players, you need to make sure you don't take it seriously, and stick by the decision you'll know to be right. The money is a great bonus of course, depending on the ages and standard, you can get anything from about £15 to £30+ for a game, so if you do 2/3 games a week, it makes a handy income at my age Good luck with getting involved
Dylan Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 I've been a referee since i was 14, your age doesn't matter, everywhere needs referees, so they'll be happy to take you (so long as you pass). You'll have to get in touch with your local FA, and find out when the next course is, and I think it's about £50 to take the course, but you get a percentage of that back if you pass, which everybody with any knowledge of the game does. The course was 4 separate nights of 2 hours spread over two weeks, the final night being the 'test'. I assume it's the same with every county FA, but that's how I passed mine. Once you've passed, the onus is on you to contact different leagues and competition runners to give them your name etc. and let them know when you're available. The first few games are a bit nervy, but once you get used to it, it'll become fun. When you get stick, which you probably will, from any fans/coaches/players, you need to make sure you don't take it seriously, and stick by the decision you'll know to be right. The money is a great bonus of course, depending on the ages and standard, you can get anything from about £15 to £30+ for a game, so if you do 2/3 games a week, it makes a handy income at my age Good luck with getting involved Which county d'you ref in? It's £100 for over16's now for the course I think. What level are you?
ScouseFox Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 Which county d'you ref in? It's £100 for over16's now for the course I think. What level are you? Well I qualified under the Liverpool County FA, and referee across Merseyside. I'm at level 7 currently, and referee in local saturday and sunday leagues, aged between 12-18 usually, and Liverpool Women's Academy.
AmyLGK Posted 31 October 2010 Author Posted 31 October 2010 I've been a referee since i was 14, your age doesn't matter, everywhere needs referees, so they'll be happy to take you (so long as you pass). You'll have to get in touch with your local FA, and find out when the next course is, and I think it's about £50 to take the course, but you get a percentage of that back if you pass, which everybody with any knowledge of the game does. The course was 4 separate nights of 2 hours spread over two weeks, the final night being the 'test'. I assume it's the same with every county FA, but that's how I passed mine. Once you've passed, the onus is on you to contact different leagues and competition runners to give them your name etc. and let them know when you're available. The first few games are a bit nervy, but once you get used to it, it'll become fun. When you get stick, which you probably will, from any fans/coaches/players, you need to make sure you don't take it seriously, and stick by the decision you'll know to be right. The money is a great bonus of course, depending on the ages and standard, you can get anything from about £15 to £30+ for a game, so if you do 2/3 games a week, it makes a handy income at my age Good luck with getting involved Thanks Yeh I'll try not to cry
Adster Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 this is the course i went on, its not cheap but its totally worth it, they help you so much, its almost impossible not to pass. http://www.leicestershirefa.com/GetIntoFootball/Refereeing/Become+a+Referee/ they are limited to so many courses over the year though, i think all the courses this year have gone, i attended the one in July and now I'm refereeing U14's games. its a good course, they supply you with a pack from the FA with everything you need to get started, all included in the price, where ever you take your course, good luck
samjohnson Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 The course: Under 16's pay £80 Over 16 (inclusive) pay £100 (because of an FA CRB Check) Click here for more info Once passed, youll be asked to attend a "Safeguarding Children" course - FA endorsed. This will last about 3 hours. You will then be classed as a "Level 9" referee for your first 6 games. After which, you fill out a form and will then become: under 16: Level 8 over 16 inclusive: Level 7. (The day you turn 16, you automatically become level 7 from level 8) Pays fairly well... Range from £23 - £30 in youth football. Its a rewarding experience and quite alot of employers like it on CV's - I suppose it shows leadership and that you have authority. Yes, you do get a bit of stick here and there, I got a bit this afternoon - You've just got to stand by decisions and ignore the muppets. Best of luck!!
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 31 October 2010 Posted 31 October 2010 I do a bit of reffing. The trick is to rule with an iron fist.
Kenners Posted 2 July 2011 Posted 2 July 2011 Digging this thread up a bit I know, but how fit do you have to be for the low level youth stuff? I dont do much sport but enjoy watching and all that, i'm 16 so could probably get into shape quickly if needs be.
Dylan Posted 2 July 2011 Posted 2 July 2011 Digging this thread up a bit I know, but how fit do you have to be for the low level youth stuff? I dont do much sport but enjoy watching and all that, i'm 16 so could probably get into shape quickly if needs be. For youth level stuff, you don't have to be that fit. As long as you're not a completely unhealthy person, you'll be able to do it. When I ref youth level, like under13s, some matches I barely have to run much. Just a few quick runs but you don't have to be superfit. Most average 16 year olds should be able to do it.
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