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FAW REFEREE AWARD
The core FAW online referreing course, become fully qualified - NO KIT
£
25
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Online course
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Attend a final face to face session
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Female specific course available
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Covers a range of scenarios based around adult football
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Certificate on completion
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Full online support
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No previous experience needed
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Approx 10hrs of content
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Best for you if:
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You want to fully qualify as a referee, to officiate at any age group in Wales
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You want to earn match fees
FAW INTRO TO REFEREEING AWARD
A course that centres around officiating at junior football and is a great introduction to the LOTG
£
15
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100% online course
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Covers key 'Laws of the Game'
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Focused on junior age group based scenarios
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Certificate on completion
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Full online support
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No previous experience needed
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Approx. 2 hrs of content
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£10 voucher on completion for Advanced Referee Course
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Best for you if:
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You work/volunteer at youth level & want to officiate with more knowledge and confidence
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Want an introduction to refereeing
FAW REFEREE AWARD
The core FAW online referreing course, become fully qualified
£
70
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Online course
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Attend a final face to face session
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Female specific course available
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Covers a range of scenarios based around adult football
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Certificate on completion
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Full online support
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No previous experience needed
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Approx 10hrs of content
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Full referee kit included
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Best for you if:
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You want to fully qualify as a referee, to officiate at any age group in Wales
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You want to earn match fees
Futsal Qualification Award
Become a fully qualified Futsal Referee by undertaking this course, created by experts at the FAW
£
30
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Online course
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Attend a final face to face session
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Covers a range of scenarios based around adult football
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Certificate on completion
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Full online support
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No previous experience needed
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Approx 4hrs of content
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Best for you if:
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You want to fully qualify as a Futsal Referee in Wales
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You want to earn match fees
Upcoming Referee Practical Sessions (for FAW Referee Award)
South Wales
Elba Sports Complex, Gowerton, Swansea, Sunday 9th April 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Women & Girls Referee Practical, Cardiff Ocean Park Arena, Thursday 13th April, 19:30 - 21:00
Dragon Park, Newport, Sunday 11th June 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
Elba Sports Complex, Gowerton, Swansea, Sunday 9th July 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Penybont FC, Bridgend, Sunday 30th July 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Elba Sports Complex, Gowerton, Swansea, Sunday 3rd September 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Dragon Park, Newport, Sunday 17th September 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
Elba Sports Complex, Gowerton, Swansea, Sunday 26th November 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Dragon Park, Newport, Sunday 10th December 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
North Wales
Colliers Park Wrexham, Sunday 21st May 2023, 10AM - 1:30PM
Belle Vue Stadium, Rhyl, Sunday 18th June 2023, 11AM-1PM
Belle Vue Stadium, Rhyl, Sunday 17th September 2023, 11AM-1PM
Colliers Park Wrexham, Sunday 24th September 2023 10AM - 1:30PM
Colliers Park Wrexham, Sunday 19th November 2023 10AM - 1:30PM
Belle Vue Stadium, Rhyl, Sunday 17th December 2023, 11AM-1PM
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.
We offer Women's Refereeing Courses
Please submit your name and email address to attend the next in-person course for women and girls.
The first ever women focused session took place at Dragon Park in Newport and was documented by the BBC, you can view the feature here.
Find your course and start your refereeing journey now
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 oppourtunity to choose a final face to face session in your area.
continued Access
The course is accessible 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.
Engaging
The courses are full of interactive content, videos, quizzes and discussion.
Mobile integrated
You can take the courses on tablets and mobile phones.
Support
Support is available 24hrs a day through email, messagin or phone.
Steps to becoming a qualified referee
Click on the ‘Purchase Course’ tab at the top of the page, scroll down to the Advanced Referee Course and click on ‘Take this course’. There is only one course regardless of your geographical location.
During the first module you’ll be asked to add a range of important information. Here you’ll add your preferred end of course face to face session location and date and your kit size.
If you’ve purchased a course that comes with kit you can order it by following the instructions on the ‘Before you Begin’ lesson.
Work your way through the 5 sections and then pass the exam.
When you pass the course you’ll be able to download your official referee certificate. Keep it somewhere safe.
Go along to the final face to face session you previously chose. Here you’ll go through the last few steps to becoming a fully qualified referee. You’ll also get a chance to chat to your local area referee representative about officiating upcoming games.
Once all the above are completed you can officiate your first game!
Lee Evans
FAW MAtch officials manager
Lee began his career as a referee with North Wales Coast FA and went on to become a Category 1 FIFA Referee. Now retired from refereeing he manages the FAW’s Elite Referees.
Jack Rea
match officials recruitment and retention executive
Jack will help you begin your refereeing career and continue to support you as you progress.
Simon Richards
Director - eCoach
Simon is here to give technical support and guidance to all course participants.
User reviews
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Robert Davies
'The use of videos was a very enjoyable and effective way to learn.'
Sion Williams
'Using football clips to show examples makes it a lot easier to understand in game situations.'
Mike Sendler