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Refereeing

Referees perform a vital role in the game, and with the growth in the popularity of football, particularly for women and children, the demand for match officials is increasing.

Why not become a referee, you do not have to officiate every week indeed once a month would be beneficial to those leagues that currently have a shortage.

The Football Association estimates that in some areas of the country, 20 per cent of games are played without a qualified match official. Their goal is to recruit 10,000 referees a year to ensure that, in future, every game has a qualified official who is receiving regular training and support from an FA mentor programme and helpline.

The first stage involved in becoming a referee is to register with this County Football Association and the second stage is to attend a basic Referees Course.

For further details please contact Adam Watts, Referee Development Officer
Tel: 07989 650314 or referees@worcestershirefa.com