Where do Premier League referees train?
St George’s Park
Behind the scenes at St George’s Park during ‘ref camp’, where Premier League and Championship referees prepare for games.
What qualifications do you need to be a referee in football UK?
Anyone can become a referee with The FA granted that you are at least 14-years-old and a resident of England. To train as an FA-qualified referee, you need to undertake a basic referees course with your local County FA. To find a course near you, click here. Alternatively, you can contact your County FA directly.
What qualifications do you need to be a Premier League referee?
If you want to qualify as a referee, you will need to be at least 14-years-old, live in England and successfully complete the FA Referee Course.
How do you become a professional referee football?
The 3 Steps to Becoming a Football Referee
- Contact your local County FA. Your local CFA will have a dedicated Referee Development team.
- Take a course. The first course you take will get you to grips with the laws of the game and provide you with the necessary practical skills.
- Get some experience.
How long is a referee course?
The new FA practical refereeing skills course consists of 18 learning hours and depending on the location, this course could be held over a couple of weekend dates or during the daytime during the week at half term holiday dates for example.
How long does it take to complete a referee course?
How long is the course? The course is over two days and is a mix of theory and practical.
How much does it cost to become a football referee?
If you are 16 years old or older you must have a valid and in date DBS. Getting a DBS with the London FA costs £10.00 which is valid for three years. At the beginning of each season you must also re-register and this costs £20, providing it is done before 31st July, or £30 thereafter.
How much does a 14 year old referee get paid UK?
Youth Football Referee (under 13 to 14) – £35.00 per match. Youth Football Assistant Referee (under 13 to 14) – £30.00 per match. Youth Football Referee (under 15 to 16) – £40.00 per match.
What age do English referees retire?
“The retirement age of a referee was 48 back in 2000, but today, luckily, we don’t have an age limit. “The game this weekend will be a special one of course, but there is still a match to officiate so my focus will be on that.”
How much do football referees make UK?
Using data collected by sportekz and Sporting Free, it’s claimed that referees earn £1,500 per match. That’s on top of their salary that can range from £70,000-£200,000. That’s not including a yearly retainer worth £38,500 to £42,000. A tidy sum, that!