Referees
Referees and Match Officials
Ever tried playing a game of football without a referee?
It's difficult, right...?
Referees play a crucial role in helping football take place all over the Country. From local grassroots football played in a park on a Sunday morning right through to the FA Cup Final at Wembley, every football match needs a referee.
Dorset County Football Association are dedicated to supporting and enabling a team of highly motivated and FA qualified referees. Whether you have just embarked on your refereeing journey or are an experienced referee we support the work of all match officials all of whom are staunch supporters of the grassroots game and its development.
Become a Referee
Thinking of becoming a referee?
- Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football
- There are opportunities for everyone
- Remain active in the game following injury or retirement
- Make new and lasting friends within the game
- Play a huge role in ensuring the players enjoy their match day experience
Development & Courses
Dorset FA want to support all referees to progress their skills to their full potential.
We offer development opportunities for officials at all stages of their journey; from those looking to become qualified referees to those climbing the promotion ladder.
If you're just getting into refereeing, Dorset FA delivers the FA Basic Referee Course, in addition to range of workshops for club officials.
For more information please feel free to contact Kevin Pike (Referee Development officer) on 01202 688270 or email Kevin.Pike@dorsetfa.com
UPCOMING REFEREE COURSES IN DORSET
BASIC REFEREE COURSE
Start Date: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Start Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: The Blandford School, DT11 7SQ
Participants also need to attend:
Sunday 29th Sept 2019 9.30am-4.30pm
Sunday 6th Oct 2019 9.30am-4.30pm
First 5 referee trainee matches TBC
Call back evening Friday 18th October 2019 6.30pm - 9.30pm
For further information or to book onto the course please email kevin.pike@dorsetfa.com
BASIC REFEREE COURSE
Start Date: Sunday 3rd November 2019
Start Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: The Blandford School, DT11 7SQ
Participants also need to attend:
Wednesday 6th Nov 2019 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Sunday 10th Nov 2019 9.30am - 4.30pm
First 5 referee trainee matches TBC
Call back evening Friday 6th December 2019 6.30pm - 9.30pm
For further information or to book onto the course please email kevin.pike@dorsetfa.com
BASIC REFEREE COURSE
Start Date: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Start Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: The Blandford School, DT11 7SQ
Participants also need to attend:
Sunday 19th Jan 2020 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 26th Jan 2020 9.30am - 4.30pm
First 5 referee trainee matches TBC
Call back evening Friday 27th March 2020 6.30pm - 9.30pm
For further information or to book onto the course please email kevin.pike@dorsetfa.com