All Referees wishing to be considered for Promotion during the 2013-14 season must convey their request in writing to the Referee Development Manager during the period
1st January 2013 – 1st March 2013. Any application received after this date will not be accepted.
All promotion candidates will be expected to meet the following criteria:
Level 7 – 6
- Attend a recognised In Service Training Seminar
- To pass a multiple choice written examination in the Laws of the Game
- To Referee a minimum of 20 matches during the promotion season
- To have been assessed on at least 3 occasions
Level 6 – 5
All of the above plus:
- To be an Assistant Referee on a minimum of 5 matches at Senior Level during the promotion season
Level 5 – 4
- To pass a Fitness Assessment
- To Referee a minimum of 15 matches on allocated leagues during the promotion season
- To be an Assistant Referee on a minimum of 5 matches at Senior Level during the promotion season
- To attend a recognised In Service Training Seminar
- To have been assessed on at least 5 occasions
- Complete an Examination in the Laws of the Game (dates and location tbc) New for 2012/13 season
- Must attend one of a possible 9 Regional In Service Nomination Training Sessions, delivered by the FA (dates and location tbc) New for 2012/13 season
In addition to the above, promotion applicants must:
- Respond to all correspondence in writing
- Provide written assurances regarding availability to the County and Referee Appointment Secretaries
- Maintain a record of all matches, whether as Referee or Assistant Referee
- Be proficient in completion of Misconduct Report Writing and attend Disciplinary Hearings as required
- Not be a season ticket holder at a professional football club
Further guidance can be found in the documents section at the foot of this page.
Applications for promotion must be submitted to the Referee Development Manager by 1st March 2013, this can be submitted via email to brian.lebreton@hampshirefa.com
Promotion candidates will be assessed on your competency as a Referee further guidance can be obtained from the following Assessing Guidance.
