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New Referee Course Dates

9:42 AM, Thursday, 02 July 09. Refereeing

The Durham County FA are pleased to announce that as part of the commitment to the recruitment of new Referees, we invite interested parties to apply to attend a Basic Referee Training Course.

Details of courses arranged for the start of Season 2009/2010 are as follows:-

Course Details

Pre Course Introductions

Tuesday 4 August Pre Course Introduction 6.00 - 8.00pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street

Tuesday 8 September Pre Course Introduction 6.00-8.00pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street


Referee Course Dates

Thursday 16 July Mini Soccer Course 6.00-8.30pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street

Sunday 19 July / Sunday 26 July Practical Course 9.00 - 4.00pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street

Tuesday 28 July / Wednesday 29 July Practical Course 9.00 - 4.00pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street

Sunday 9 August / Sunday 16 August Practical Course 9.00 - 4.00pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street - Course Full

Tuesday 18 August / Wednesday 19 August Practical Course 9.00 - 4.00pm Stockton Town Football Club

Sunday 20 September / Sunday 27 September Practical Course 9.00- 4.00pm Durham FA, Chester Le Street

*** Please note 20 September date may be moved to Saturday 19 September

Examinations for all Practical Referee Courses will be held on a Monday evening at Durham FA after the last day of the course.

Costs for attending the course will be £75.00 for candidates over 16, and £55.00 for candidates 14-16. These costs are broken down as £30.00 / £10.00 Course Fee depending upon age, £12.00 CRB Check, £18.00 Child Protection Workshop, £15.00 County Affiliation Fee

As there can only be a maximum of 20 persons on a course, it is essential to reserve a place immediately by contacting either the Referee Development Officer, Jeff Russell on 0191 3872929 or by e mail jeff.russell@durhamfa.com or Ann Holroyd at Durham FA, same phone number, e mail ann.holroyd@durhamfa.com