FA Futsal Referees Course
Course details and information
Region North (Sheffield United)
Target Audience Students wishing to referee on EFL Trust Futsal Games Programmes
Dates Day 1 Wed 8th February Futsal Refereeing Practical & Theory
Day 2 Wed 22nd February Mentored games. To be mutually agreed.
Course Timings 9am – 5.00pm each day.
Venue SteelPhalt Sheffield United Academy, Firshill Crescent, Shirecliffe, S4 7DJ
Hosts Sheffield United Community Foundation
Cost per candidate £30
Places available Maximum of 16
Course Tutor Marc Birkett
Registration Register with EFL Trust ()
Course payment Payment to Associated EFL Trust Club or Direct to EFL Trust
All participants must be prepared to take part in all of the sessions practical and theory. Game scenarios will take place with Futsal Scholar’s
Course pre-requisites
· FA Safeguarding Course
· FA CRC
Who is it for?
This course is for individuals wishing to understand more about refereeing Futsal and actively refereeing within the various opportunities with the EFL and local competitions.
Course content
· Develop an appreciation and understanding of the application ofthe of Futsal.
· Demonstrate an understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game.
· Develop a better understanding of Futsal as a stand-alone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional five-a-side.
· Show empathy towards the development of Futsal by supporting a educator role with young players.
· Ability to officiate grassroots futsal games.
Course assessment
Following Day 1 content candidates will be supported on games alongside a senior futsal referee offering practical advice on performance. Candidates will also be required to pass an Laws of the Game assessment.
Course aims and objectives
The aim of this course is to help candidates understand the Laws of the Game for Futsal and allow candidates to officiate on grassroots competitions. Candidates will have a clear understanding of the role of a Futsal referee and the pathway that is available, how to progress and the support mechanisms that are in place to assist futsal referees.
Course Programme (Times are subject to change)
Day 1
9.00am Course introduction
9.30am The Futsal basics
11.00am Law 12 – Fouls & Misconducts
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm Review the morning
1.45pm Positioning & Movement
3.00pm Practical refereeing
5.00pm Close
Day 2
Time & Date TBC Allocated games with mentor support