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Referees Courses for 2009

12:21 PM, Thursday, 13 November 08. Coaching and Courses

GET INTO REFEREEING.It is an ideal time to get involved in football and the Shropshire F.A. are holding 3 Referees Training Courses on the following dates and venues.  The RESPECT campaign has been endorsed by The Premier League down to grassroots level, which will see everyone connected with football involved in RESPECT.

Shrewsbury Region Course - Sunday 11th January - Sunday 1st February 2009 at Shropshire F.A. (next to Shrewsbury Town F.C.)

Telford Region Course - Friday 23rd January - Sunday 25th January 2009 at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal.

Ludlow Region Course - Friday 6th February, Saturday 7th February & Saturday 14th February 2009 at SBS Stadium, Ludlow Town F.C.

Cost of Courses is £60 (under 18 yrs of age) £75 (over 18yrs).

Applications are welcome from all clubs affiliated with the Shropshire F.A. to enrol a person connected with their club to become a referee.  Benefits will enable the club to have an official and FA Registered Referee for their matches.

Ex-Players coming to the end of their careers or cannot progress further.  This group of people having been players themselves, understand the game and can empathise with teams having experienced match officials first hand.  Having this background of experience can only be of advantage.

The Shropshire Football Association Referees Academy is now in existence with Shrewsbury Town Football Club and improve the standards of refereeing in the county.  Becoming a referee will allow you to progress from our development programme and to the Academy.

Application Forms and Further details are attached.

If you require any further information and an application form, please contact Sean Dipple, Referee Development Officer on 01743 362769 or 0781 089 1390.  Email:  sean.dipple@shropsfa.com .