From local park football on a Sunday morning to the FA Cup Final, all football needs referees. With more than 1000 registered referees officiating all across Berks and Bucks, we provide the support and experience for you to help progress your skills as far as you want. Whether you aspire to officiate on the Premiership or to referee the local U9's team, we can provide you with the support, training and resources to assist you in achieving your goal.

Who can become a referee?
Anyone over the age of 14 can become a referee. All that is required is a passion for the game and the successful completion of a training course. If you have just finished playing and you want to give something back to the game or if you wish to start a career in refereeing then read on!

Am I the right person to be a referee?
Refereeing any game of football is a challenge, albeit a rewarding and enjoyable one for most people. To this end we would like you to read this  document as part of considering whether a referees course is right for you

How do I go about becoming a referee?
The first stage involved in becoming a referee is to make contact with us to discuss your aspirations and the second stage is to attend a Get Into Refereeing Open Evening. These sessions are run throughout the year to allow people to find out more about becoming a referee and the different types of football on offer. For more details about the Open Evening contact Corin Readett, details below.

Spaces on our open evenings can be booked online here . Please note: Candidates under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian – you will be turned away if not accompanied!

 Please contact Referees Development Officer: Chris Carter, Chris.Carter@Berks-BucksFA.com with any further queries