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More and more and more people of all ages, genders, races and abilities are getting into refereeing.

The London FA has just confirmed details of their first FA Referees Course for 2020, which provides participants with an insight to the laws of the game and their practical application on the field of play. It also looks at the skills required to be a referee.

For current and potential officials, refereeing is a great way to:

• Give something back to the game you love
• Keep fit
• Improve confidence and leadership skill
• Receive another source of income
• Play a vital role in ensuring players enjoy the game

The FA Referees Course is designed for anyone aged 14 and up who wants to join the tens of thousands of referees who operate week in week out on local parks, throughout the English football pyramid, up to those who officiate The FA Cup Final and on the International stage. As a referee you play an integral role in ensuring all participants enjoy their match day experience, helping create a competitive, fair, safe and enjoyable playing environment.

Whether you want to referee in youth and adult leagues, men's or womens football or have aspirations of one day walking the ball out at Wembley Stadium, The FA Referees Course is the starting point for your refereeing career. Refereeing is not only rewarding in a football environment, but the social and life skills that come from becoming a referee extend far beyond your initial expectations.

Listed here are the relevant dates and times for the FA Referees Course run by London FA in 2020:

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Venue	Web link
Saturday, January 11, 2020	Saturday, January 18, 2020	Saturday, January 25, 2020	Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, London SE9 2JR	https://bit.ly/2YDMyFX
Sunday, January 12, 2020	Sunday, January 19, 2020	Sunday, January 26, 2020	Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, 148 Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HE	https://bit.ly/2YEVUl0
Monday, February 17, 2020	Tuesday, February 18, 2020	Wednesday, February 19, 2020	Market Road ATP, Market Road, London N7 9PL	https://bit.ly/36jmvXl
Monday, February 17, 2020	Tuesday, February 18, 2020	Wednesday, February 19, 2020	Southfields Academy, 333 Merton Road, London, SW18 5JU	https://bit.ly/2E5IVPI
Sunday, March 1, 2020	Sunday, March 8, 2020	Sunday, March 15, 2020	Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, 148 Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HE	https://bit.ly/2LHKtDM
Monday, April 6, 2020	Tuesday, April 7, 2020	Wednesday, April 8, 2020	Market Road ATP, Market Road, London N7 9PL	https://bit.ly/2LF5X3W
Sunday, May 3, 2020	Sunday, May 10, 2020	Sunday, May 24, 2020	Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, 148 Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HE	https://bit.ly/2t50Xzm
Monday, May 25, 2020	Tuesday, May 26, 2020	Wednesday, May 27, 2020	Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, London SE9 2JR	https://bit.ly/2LLEFsZ
Sunday, July 5, 2020	Sunday, July 12, 2020	Sunday, July 19, 2020	Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, 148 Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HE	https://bit.ly/36r8F5j

Please note candidates should feel comfortable to referee a game of football at the completion of the course, with 75% of the course being in a practical environment. The cost of each course is £165 per person.

For further information please visit: http://www.londonfa.com/referees/development-and-courses/the-fa-referees-course. 

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