FA Referees Course All Learners must be aged 14+ to be eligible to complete the FA Referees Course. Stage 1 - Complete Pre-Course Learning All Learners must complete prior to session 1: Online Laws of the Game Modules https://bit.ly/Online-Ref Complete the Safeguarding for All award - https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/safeguarding/safeguarding-for-all This must be completed on the LEARNERS FA Account, not the parent/guardian. For candidates that are 16 years of age or older, a DBS Application and document verification is required: Email [email protected] quoting the course date & applicants full name. Stage 2 - Theory & Practical Sessions Session 1 (18:30 - 21:30) : Thursday 3rd July 2025 - Session to be held at Nene Park Academy, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 7EA. Session 2 (09:00 - 16:00) : Sunday 6th July 2025 - Session to be held at Nene Park Academy, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 7EA. Referees must attend and officiate at the Parkside Athletic Small Sided Summer Tournament across the weekend(s) of the 12th & 19th July 2025. Referees are required to attend and officiate a minimum of 1 FULL day at the tournament, however there is the option to referee across both days if available to do so. Referees will be provided food & drink vouchers when at the tournament. Upon successful completion of the above 3 stages, candidates will complete the FA Referees Course.