The Football Association of Wales is always seeking to recruit Referees, both male and female. Any individual, who wishes to become a referee should email FAW Referees Manager, Rodger Gifford here or call 07786 010344.
Information on how to start refereeing can be found by clicking here clicking here.
Referees courses are held in all areas of Wales under the jurisdiction of the local Associations. Once the course is satisfactorily completed individuals concerned will be able to progress through the system, and even progress to the FIFA International list of Referees and Assistant Referees, which gives them the opportunity to Officiate in all parts of Europe and on occasion in other parts of the world.
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UEFA Referee Convention
The Football Association of Wales joined the UEFA Referee's Convention on March 31st 2010. In doing so, the FAW became one of thirty UEFA national associations who are part of the UEFA Convention on Referee Education and Organisation, which aims to raise refereeing standards across the European game.
The UEFA Convention on Referee Education and Organisation has a variety of objectives. These include enhancing referee education, promoting the role of the referee, and improving refereeing structures and development within the European associations.
When they sign the convention, associations agree to a development plan for refereeing and become entitled to receive a financial contribution for their work, and further annual payments as long as the required standards are maintained
Further information on UEFA's press release to mark Wales' inclusion can be found here
The current Welsh FIFA Officials for 2013 are:
Lee Evans – Bethesda
Bryn Markham-Jones - Swansea
Mark Whitby - Swansea
Alun Boore – Cardiff
Mark Dyson - Abertillery
Gareth Wyn Jones - Caernarfon
Eddie King - Swansea
John Roberts - Caernarfon
Phil Thomas – Tonypandy
There are many advantages of becoming a Referee, particularly it gives the opportunity for physical activity, with a consequent improvement in health and fitness.
If you wish to give service to the game as a Referee, please contact us today.
Referee Badges with new Welsh Crest Available - £5.00 - (Only Level 6 Referees and above are eligible)
Referee Ties with new Welsh Crest Available - £7.00 - (Only Level 6 Referees and above are eligible)
If you require either please contact Lucy Kelly on 029 20435 841 or email lkelly@faw.co.uk
