Referees are Urgently Needed

The FAW has over 1,000 registered referees and are committed to search for and develop additional referees to cover all areas of the game within Wales.

Become a Referee

It's now even easier to become a Referee in Wales with this new online course.

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It's now possible to become a referee via the FAW's online course.

Depending on your ambitions and development there are also opportunities to referee internationally.

There is a proud history of developing referees to the highest level with a selection either being on the FIFA Referees Panel, FIFA Assistant Referees Panel and the JD Welsh Premier League.

Whether it's aspirations to officiate a World Cup Final or help out your local youth or adult leagues, every new referee needs to attend and pass a referees course run by the FAW and the online course is a first step to becoming a FAW Referee.

The Course is an online training module with a practical session to finish.

A participant on the course said: "It's a very easy to use, interactive course with a great mixture of presentations, video clips and quizzes to help all learning styles to understand the Laws of the Game."

Another participant added: "The online course was very convenient with my busy work and home life."

On successfully passing the exam and practical session you will receive a Referee Starter Pack, including a Full Referees Kit, Whistle, Flags and Red & Yellow Cards.

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