The FAI Referees Department have confirmed a Female Only Referee Beginner Course will take place in Dublin in January 2018.

Refereeing is a challenging and very rewarding past time. Whether your ambition is to referee at the World Cup finals or officiate in your local league this course is the 1st step towards reaching that goal is an ideal opportunity for former players to remain within the game. The course is open to anyone over the age of 16 and all you need is enthusiasm, commitment and a wiliness to learn.

the course details are as follows….

Date: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2018

Time: 09.00 to 17.00 (Both days)

Venue: Football Association of Ireland National Sports Campus Abbotstown Dublin 15

To register for the course please go to: Female Only Referee Beginner Course

The fee for the course is €100 and a minimum number of 15 participants will be required for the course to proceed.

For further information on the Football Association of Ireland Referee Beginners Course programme please contact the Referees Department at;

Phone: 01 8999536

Email: referees@fai.ie