Become a Referee Online
The FAW has over 1,000 registered referees and are committed to search for and develop additional referees to cover all areas of the game within Wales.
Become a Referee
It's now even easier to become a Referee in Wales with this new online course.
It's now possible to become a referee via the FAW's online course.
Depending on your ambitions and development there are also opportunities to referee internationally.
There is a proud history of developing referees to the highest level with a selection either being on the FIFA Referees Panel, FIFA Assistant Referees Panel and the JD Welsh Premier League.
Whether it's aspirations to officiate a World Cup Final or help out your local youth or adult leagues, every new referee needs to attend and pass a referees course run by the FAW and the online course is a first step to becoming a FAW Referee.
The Course is an online training module with a practical session to finish.
A participant on the course said: "It's a very easy to use, interactive course with a great mixture of presentations, video clips and quizzes to help all learning styles to understand the Laws of the Game."
Another participant added: "The online course was very convenient with my busy work and home life."
On successfully passing the exam and practical session you will receive a Referee Starter Pack, including a Full Referees Kit, Whistle, Flags and Red & Yellow Cards.