The FAW has over 1,000 registered referees and are committed to search for and develop additional referees to cover all areas of the game within Wales.
It's now possible to become a referee via the FAW's online course.
Depending on your ambitions and development there are also opportunities to referee internationally.
There is a proud history of developing referees to the highest level with a selection either being on the FIFA Referees Panel, FIFA Assistant Referees Panel and the JD Welsh Premier League.
Whether it's aspirations to officiate a World Cup Final or help out your local youth or adult leagues, every new referee needs to attend and pass a referees course run by the FAW and the online course is a first step to becoming a FAW Referee.
The Course is an online training module with a practical session to finish.
A participant on the course said: "It's a very easy to use, interactive course with a great mixture of presentations, video clips and quizzes to help all learning styles to understand the Laws of the Game."
Another participant added: "The online course was very convenient with my busy work and home life."
On successfully passing the exam and practical session you will receive a Referee Starter Pack, including a Full Referees Kit, Whistle, Flags and Red & Yellow Cards.
Become a Referee by clicking here.
Referee Leaders Award - £20.00
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!
Discounts of up to 20% are available for group bookings of 10 or more users.
If you want to put all the coaches at your club or your youth team through the course, to ensure you have a huge pool of referees to choose from, you can get some big savings! Group bookings can also be paid through BACS
Referee Leaders Award
A course that centres around officiating at junior football
Advanced Referee Award - £80.00
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 center 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.
Female Advanced Referee Course - £80.00
Become a fully qualified referee by taking this course, written by experts at the FAW.
This course is specially focused on females who wish to start officiating, with a number of elite female, FIFA qualified referees taking the final session. This session will take place on 9 June @ Dragon Park (Newport NP19 4RA) 10-12.
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 the final face to face session where you’ll benefit from working with high level FIFA qualified refereeing experts, you’ll also 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.
Included in the price is a full referee kit with whistle, officiating pack and flags, meaning as soon as you complete the course you’re ready to get out on the pitch!
It's now possible to become a referee via the FAW's online course.
Depending on your ambitions and development there are also opportunities to referee internationally.
There is a proud history of developing referees to the highest level with a selection either being on the FIFA Referees Panel, FIFA Assistant Referees Panel and the JD Welsh Premier League.
Whether it's aspirations to officiate a World Cup Final or help out your local youth or adult leagues, every new referee needs to attend and pass a referees course run by the FAW and the online course is a first step to becoming a FAW Referee.
The Course is an online training module with a practical session to finish.
A participant on the course said: "It's a very easy to use, interactive course with a great mixture of presentations, video clips and quizzes to help all learning styles to understand the Laws of the Game."
Another participant added: "The online course was very convenient with my busy work and home life."
On successfully passing the exam and practical session you will receive a Referee Starter Pack, including a Full Referees Kit, Whistle, Flags and Red & Yellow Cards.
Become a Referee by clicking here.
Referee Leaders Award - £20.00
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!
Discounts of up to 20% are available for group bookings of 10 or more users.
If you want to put all the coaches at your club or your youth team through the course, to ensure you have a huge pool of referees to choose from, you can get some big savings! Group bookings can also be paid through BACS
Referee Leaders Award
A course that centres around officiating at junior football
- 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
- Approx. 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
Advanced Referee Award - £80.00
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 center 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.
- 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
- 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
Female Advanced Referee Course - £80.00
Become a fully qualified referee by taking this course, written by experts at the FAW.
This course is specially focused on females who wish to start officiating, with a number of elite female, FIFA qualified referees taking the final session. This session will take place on 9 June @ Dragon Park (Newport NP19 4RA) 10-12.
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 the final face to face session where you’ll benefit from working with high level FIFA qualified refereeing experts, you’ll also 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.
Included in the price is a full referee kit with whistle, officiating pack and flags, meaning as soon as you complete the course you’re ready to get out on the pitch!
