Completion of 5 games

Created by Tom Measham, Modified on Wed, 17 Apr 2024 at 10:21 AM by Tom Measham

We now use a new online process for the completion of 5 game recording form. Please read on for more info.

Following completion of your course, you are required to complete and record a minimum of five games of either 9v9 or 11v11 football. These can be competitive fixtures or friendlies (both teams must be affiliated when playing friendlies).

Please note that you plan on officiating within youth football, you will require in date FA DBS if you are aged 16+.

Referees under the age of 16 are only eligible to officiate in competitions where the players’ age band is at least one year younger than the age of the Referee. e.g. a 15 year old referee may only referee in competitions where the age banding is 14 or younger.

Option 1 – At a local football club or league

If you are attached to a grassroots football club, the games can be completed with your club. Alternatively, we can identify a local club or league for you to link with.

Option 2 – At an academy

We appoint referees to academy games on a Sunday morning, 11 am kick off, at Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Rotherham United and Barnsley Football Club. We appoint officials to games for team at U9-U15 age groups, where you can have a chance at refereeing at the young age groups and as an assistant referee at the older ones.

The academy environment is a great way for new referees to learn in a safe and protected environment.

Please CLICK HERE to see a list of refereeing opportunities in the County

Please CLICK HERE to complete your online 5 Game Record Form. You must complete the following short feedback form in addition to your 5 game form before we can convert you to 'Qualified Referee Status' Click Here to access the feedback form.

Please note that completion of the is not confirmation that you have been converted to 'Qualified Referee Status' a member of staff will be in touch to confirm once the form is reviewed.

If you have any questions please contact Support@SheffieldFA.com or click submit a ticket in the top right hand corner.