Match officials are an integral part of the game. Without them, football, in any format, can't take place.

We are on hand to provide support for anyone that needs it, to make sure every fixture in Derbyshire is covered by a qualified match official.
So whether you're a referee already, someone looking to being their journey, or even someone who is helping out on the day, we are here to help you develop your skills in order to reach your potential.

FOR VOLUNTEER MATCH OFFICIALS

CLUB WORKSHOPS

Derbyshire FA offer educational workshops for parents, coaches and managers to gain an understanding of what’s required to be a club linesman. We offer workshops for volunteers that put themselves on the line and help out the matchday referee.

Club Linesman’s Workshop

• Correct Flag signals
• Ball in/out play?
• Offside!
• Duration: 2 hours

Club Referee Workshop

• Basic introduction to refereeing a football match.

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REFEREE I.S.T. IN DERBYSHIRE

• Opportunities For All
  
  Our Referee I.S.T. (In-Service Training) events aim to improve the knowledge and performance of referees across Derbyshire.
  
  The opportunity to take part in an Referee I.S.T. event is available for all registered officials in Derbyshire. We will be hosting 4 Referee I.S.T. events across the 2017-18 season, which will contain the following:
  
  
• Changes to the ‘Laws of the Game'
• How to interpret new laws.
• Interactive indoor and outdoor sessions.
• Advice from officials in the professional game.
• Fitness.

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