FAI to hold Laois-Offaly course in bid to recruit new referees

The FAI is encouraging more people to become referees, and will be hosting a series of referee beginners courses across the country next month.

These will include a Laois/Offaly referee beginners course on Sunday, February 23, from 10am to 4pm.

The beginners course is designed to equip new referees with the key skills and knowledge they will need to be able to referee grassroots football matches safely and effectively.

The course comprises online learning on the laws of the game and face-to-face training. Participants must complete the online learning before attending the face-to-face training.

They will also need to complete online safeguarding training before attending the face-to-face training.

If you, or someone you know, would like to become a referee, visit becomearef.ie or apply through the COMET app.