Become a Referee
Why Become a Referee?
Football is more popular in Wales today than ever before. Make sure you’re in the middle of the pitch and at the heart of the revolution. You can take the first step on your journey by completing the FAW Referee Award. The course has been written by the experts at the Football Association of Wales to train you into a fully qualified referee. You’ll gain a deeper knowledge of the game, develop valuable life skills, and discover a new way to earn money. Become a Ref today, watch the video to learn more …
Click HERE to visit becomearef.wales and start your refereeing career.
The West Wales FA offer a course fee refund, click below to download the course fee refund form.
Become a Football Referee
If you love football and want to be a major part of the game in West Wales why not become a referee? Not only do you get the best seat in the house and get to give back to the game but you could also earn money too!
These courses, written by experts at the Football Association of Wales, will up skill you in all areas of the laws of the game ensuring that you are fully supported along the way.
You can take the course at a time and a place that suits you so it’ll fit around your busy lifestyle.
The online course runs 365 days a year, so you’re only ever a click away from becoming an FAW Referee. Once you’ve purchased the course you’ll be given the opportunity to choose a final face to face session in your area.
Click HERE to visit becomearef.wales and start your refereeing career.
The West Wales FA are pleased to announce the following refunds of course fees to anyone who enrols and completes either the:
1) REFEREE LEADERS’ AWARD course (£15)
Full refund of £15 once the new referee completes 6 matches on Comet (league or cup matches)
The FAW basic fully qualified Referees course (No referees Kit) (£25)
Full refund of £25 once the new referee has refereed for 3 months from the date of the first match and completes a minimum 6 matches on Comet (league or cup matches)
2) The FAW Advanced Referee Award The core FAW online refereeing course, become fully qualified. (£70)
Full refund of £70 once the new referee has refereed for 6 months from the date of the first match and completes a minimum 15 matches on Comet (league or cup matches)
The new referees postal address must be within the West Wales FA (WWFA) area and all the matches must be within the WWFA affiliated competitions.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in football. You will see all the details of the courses available:
REFEREE LEADERS’ AWARD course (£15) Page 2
3) The FAW basic fully qualified Referees course (No referees Kit) (£25) Page 3
4) The FAW Advanced Referee Award The core FAW online refereeing course, become fully qualified. (£70) Page 4
Click HERE to visit becomearef.wales and start your refereeing career.
£15
- 100% online course
- Covers key ‘Laws of the Game’
- Focused on junior age group based scenarios
- Certificate on completion
- Full online support
- No previous experience needed
- 2 hrs of content
- £10 voucher on completion for Advanced Referee Course
- Best for you if:
- You work/volunteer at youth level & want to officiate with more knowledge and confidence
- Want an introduction to refereeing
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Gain your Referee Leaders Certificate by taking this course, designed by experts at the FAW, focusing on the skills and knowledge needed to referee at junior football.
How do you deal with both on and off pitch pressures? Parents being too vocal? What about offside when you have no Linesman?
It will take you through a number of scenarios, to help you officiate at this age group with renewed confidence!
This course focuses on refereeing at junior level and is a great introduction to general refereeing. It is 100% online meaning you can do it at a pace that suits you.
£25
Online course
- Attend a final face to face session
- Female specific course available
- Covers a range of scenarios based around adult football
- Certificate on completion
- Full online support
- Online course
- Attend a final face to face session
- Female specific course available
- Covers a range of scenarios based around adult football
- Certificate on completion
- Full online support
- No previous experience needed
- Approx. 10hrs of content
Best for you if:
You want to fully qualify as a referee, to officiate at any age group in Wales
You want to earn match fees
More Information
Become a fully qualified referee by taking this course, written by experts at the FAW.A referee kit does not come with this option though you will be given the option to purchase this in the future at a fixed price.
Work your way through the 17 Laws of the Game by watching real life scenarios, answering quizzes and taking part in discussions.
After you’ve completed the 5 sections you’ll be given the opportunity to showcase your knowledge by taking part in an exam.
Once you’ve passed that you’ll be invited to a local centre for a final face to face session, here you’ll meet your local area refereeing representatives and have the chance to ask any pressing questions. You’ll need to attend this session to qualify as a referee so attendance is key. If you’d like to check when you’re nearest sessions are taking place before buying the course click on the link below;
The core FAW online refereeing course, become fully qualified
£70
- Online course
- Attend a final face to face session
- Female specific course available
- Covers a range of scenarios based around adult football
- Certificate on completion
- Full online support
- No previous experience needed
- 10hrs of content
- Full referee kit included
- Best for you if:
- You want to fully qualify as a referee, to officiate at any age group in Wales
- You want to earn match fees
More Information
Become a fully qualified referee by taking this course, written by experts at the FAW. Work your way through the 17 Laws of the Game by watching real life scenarios, answering quizzes and taking part in discussions.
After you’ve completed the 5 sections you’ll be given the opportunity to showcase your knowledge by taking part in an exam.
Once you’ve passed that you’ll be invited to a local centre for a final face to face session, here you’ll meet your local area refereeing representatives and have the chance to ask any pressing questions. You’ll need to attend this session to qualify as a referee so attendance is key.