English football referee official match in English football. The referees lead matches ranging from local football to Premier League matches. Currently there are eleven different levels of referees that match the ability, age and activity of officials. For referees to move from one level to the next, both theoretical and physical judgments are taken.
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Training
Anyone who is over 14 years old who is fit and has reasonable eyesight can be trained to become a referee. Courses are divided into 5 key modules, all of which must be completed to a satisfactory level before a referee is considered qualified. The first module concentrates on the law of football association and this is followed by a second module on the application of legislation. Candidates then have to complete a third module that is a ninety minute theoretical exam based on the first two modules. If this is successfully completed, the referee wants to move to the fourth module. The fourth module is a trial period in which the training referee must complete six matches as a referee while being supervised by a mentor (either an instructor or an assessor) for 3 of these. This match must be completed with a standard acceptable to the mentor. The match does not have to be an adult match but it can be a junior or school football game, which requires offsides to be played.
The final module consists of candidates who attend a two-hour training session run by their local football association.
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Level
English football referees are categorized into 13 levels (Level 10-1 and 4 levels of "elite") depending on their ability, age and level of activity. A level 10 referee is inactive and may have refereed at another level before they are inactive proclaimed. The current Level 9 referee is the referee of the trainee, and is taking a basic training course that all referees have to pass. As part of the course, referees of trainees must lead the game and they do so at this level. Upon successful completion of the course, an umpire will rise to level 8 or level 7 depending on their age. If the referee is under the age of 16, they become the 8th level referee; if they are aged 16 or over, they automatically become the 7th level referee. After completing the promotion criteria as a level 7 referee, they can rise to level 6. Level 8, 7 and 6 referees are eligible to lead only matches in local league matches. Level 5 referees can lead either at the local level or in Step 6 or 7 league in the FA pyramid.
Referees at level 5 are promoted to level 4 if they submit further promotions, and during the season marks an average of 73 or more through the assessment, the referee is at least 20 matches at the appropriate level and acts as an assistant referee in 5 matches of the same position. The FA also mandated a fitness test where they had to complete a minimum distance of 2600m during a continuous period of 12 minutes, followed by sprint tests of two 50m sprints each in 7.5 seconds or less. Level 5 the referee is able to act as an assistant referee in a league supply match-as well as a 7/6 level official. (eg Spartan League). Level 4 referees the referee's supply league match, but also acts as an assistant referee in contest league contests (eg Isthmian League and Northern League). Referees promoted to level 3 continue in league contributors and also act as assistant referees in league panels (National Conference, Northern Conference and Southern Conference). After 3 consecutive sessions as level 3 (assuming they have not received further promotion), referees are required to choose a refereeing path or to be a specialist assistant assistant (who comes with highly upgraded chances to lead at the highest level as assistants). A referee at level 3 who chooses to remain as a referee after three seasons will therefore not be considered for promotion as an assistant and will only be able to assist in the National League or equivalent. A level 3 referee who has been promoted to level 2 as an assistant referees will therefore release this position if they choose to follow the referee's path.
Promotion to level 2 allows the referee to referee panel league matches, or promotion to level 2 as an assistant to lead in the Football League. The level of one referee who leads the Football League match and further promotion can be made to the Referee Group (Referees Professional) who are referees in the Premier League and then three sub-levels of the FIFA Referee. The highest level is FIFA Elite. International referees appear on the FIFA referee list. They lead international matches depending on their seniority.
Promotions
For qualified referees to be considered for promotions from level 9 to level 7 to 4, they must register annually and are assessed locally by their local football association, which specifies requirements for promotions that will apply for relevant marking seasons (as opposed to play season as it took from March 1st until February 28th of the following year). In some cases, exceptional ability referees are allowed to "double jump" in a marking season, but must complete the criteria for both levels with certain points (eg referees considered to go from level 7 to 5 in a season will need to meet the criteria for level 6 at the end of October to be allowed to advance to level 5 at the end of the marking season). To be considered for promotion from one level to another, local associations set criteria that are usually the minimum number of games and at least three assessments (some associations require five assessments and 20 games eg Durham FA). The referees should also attend training conferences and complete written exams. If all of these assessments are successfully completed and to the required standards, they are promoted to the next level.
To be promoted from level 5 to level 4, the final decision is in the FA because the number of final level 4 promoted each season depends on the number of vacancies in each region (once promotion to the higher level, pensions and downgrades to level 5 have been confirmed ). Generally the final decision is based on the value of the average rating received, although other criteria may be used. Before being allowed to lead, a level 4 referee (which includes both designated and existing 4 level referees) must complete the fitness test set by the FA. Promotions from level 4 to level 1 (and demotions in other ways) are based on the value provided by their mark club and the value of the appraiser, with the referees at the top of both clubs and the assessor list generally considered for promotion, and for levels 3 to 1 more stringent fitness tests.
Each of the league committees meets to discuss who is recommended for promotion at the end of each season.
Retention
Referees up to Level 5 maintain their level and are not subject to any retention criteria, so even a referee who declares himself inactive (so level 10) can be restored at the same level after they decide to continue as a referee (and meet the criteria).
For levels 4 and 3, there are active retention criteria that result in promotion and downgrade every season. The main methods for ranking referees at levels 4 and 3 are through the use of club marks and markings (at least 5 matches), with referees ranked second from A (best) to E (lowest). Referees who achieve "AA" are therefore considered the best by both appraiser and club and generally considered for promotion, as well as referees at "EE" at risk or demotion. There are further criteria that include an arbitrator appearing at the club's bottom level or an assessor for two seasons continuously considered for the demotion, and the referee is also judged on availability, fitness, and administration (although this is not marked). Referees receive their bands in mid-season so they are aware of where they are, and final compilations are collected at the end of the marking season (last day of February). Level 4 referees are exempt from demotion in their first season, except in exceptional circumstances (eg availability). Ultimately, the number of referees promoted and downgraded between level 4 and above depends on the amount of pensions, job vacancies and regional requirements.
Above level 3, referees and assistants are scored in every game and are not subject to the same retention criteria, although a drop in rank is possible
References
External links
- Football Association
- Referee's Association
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