Referee Promotion
Do you want to officiate in a higher standard of football?
Want to know more about the promotion structure that can take you as far as the professional game? Do you want to realise your full potential as a referee?
Alex Scott
Senior Participation & Workforce Officer
Phone: 01785 256994
E-mail: Support@StaffordshireFA.com
What is the Staffordshire FA promotion scheme?
The Staffordshire FA Referee Promotion Scheme provides county officials with the opportunity to progress through the referee pathway.
In order to be considered for promotion from Y1 to Y2, you must fulfil the following criteria;
- Officiate 20 games U14 and below
- 2 matchday coaching sessions
- Attend 2 online development events
- Complete the Laws of The Game exam
In order to be considered for promotion from Level 7 to Level 6, you must fulfil the following criteria;
- Officiate 25 games (At least 10 at Open Age)
- 2 matchday coaching sessions
- Attend 2 online development events
- Complete the Laws of The Game exam
In order to be considered for promotion from Level 6 to Level 5, you must fulfil the following criteria;
- Officiate 25 games (At least 15 at Open Age)
- Officiate 5 games as an Assistant Referee
- 2 matchday coaching sessions
- Attend 4 online development events
- Complete the Laws of The Game exam
Seasonal Promotions: 1st August - 30th April
Annual Promotions: 1st January - 31st December
In order to be considered for promotion from Level 5 to Level 4, you must fulfil the following criteria;
- Officiate 15 Open Age games in feeder leagues or the highest possible county level
- Officiate 15 games as an Assistant Referee at Step 5 or 6
- Attend The Fa's 5-4 Seminar
- Complete the Laws of The Game exam
- Complete a fitness test
In order to be considered for promotion from Level 4W to Level 3W, you must fulfil the following criteria;
- Officiate 20 Women's Open Age games
- Officiate 3 games as an Assistant Referee
- 3 Observations
- Complete the Laws of The Game exam
Is there a cost for this service?
A fee of £20.00 is required to be paid at the start of the promotion season. If you adhere to promotion criteria, whether you are successful in achieving promotion or not, you will be refunded the full fee. Should you be removed/withdraw from the scheme this fee will not be refunded.