FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

You can read more about The FA’s referee development work here

To find the nearest refereeing training course near you, contact your local County FA. You’ll find a full list of contacts here

FA CORE not only develops talent – it encourages high standards and creates a culture where excellence is always the goal. You are surrounded by groups of likeminded officials, with everyone striving to learn and grow.

“It also provided me with one of the best referee coaches in the country, with whom I was lucky enough to work with for three seasons. Without my time in The FA CORE programme, I would not be the referee I am today.”