Mini Soccer Referee Course

[OllyChanot]

Hi

just received an email from the FA (Worcestershire) and they’re running a mini soccer course. Now obviously not how I wanted to start BUT is it worthwhile?Will I stick out like a sort thumb being 26 and is it paid work same asfull course?
Money isn’t my goal but I wanted to ask

 

[Kes]

Hi

just received an email from the FA (Worcestershire) and they’re running a mini soccer course. Now obviously not how I wanted to start BUT is it worthwhile?Will I stick out like a sort thumb being 26 and is it paid work same asfull course?
Money isn’t my goal but I wanted to ask

Hardly worth it.

I'm guessing the course is aimed at youngsters (under age 18).

If you aspire to be an open age (adult players) referee then just wait until you can get a proper course.

Only my own opinion though mate.

 

[ChasObserverRefDeveloper]

Hi

just received an email from the FA (Worcestershire) and they’re running a mini soccer course. Now obviously not how I wanted to start BUT is it worthwhile?Will I stick out like a sort thumb being 26 and is it paid work same asfull course?
Money isn’t my goal but I wanted to ask

Most counties run separate courses for Mini Soccer and for those wishing to referee in open age and/or youth football. Most have a backlog of courses because of shutdown (in my county we are running five courses in half term to catch up)
I suggest you should ask the County FA when you may be able to get on the open age/youth referee course, as the Mini Soccer one is aimed only at that level, and does not qualify you for adult/youth officiating.
The main course is being revamped totally at present, and from January will be largely online plus one evening and one day of group tuition.
I hope that helps - enjoy it whichever route you choose.