THE Essex County FA have confirmed plans to deliver FA Walking Football Referee Courses at Goals Dagenham on Monday 16th June and Colchester Sports Park on Saturday 21st June.
The course is designed for anyone aged 18 and over who wants to join one of the fastest-growing games in the country. Walking Football has been developing in recent years, with playing pathways from recreational formats through to the competitive pinnacle of the FA Walking Football Cup.
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Referees play an integral role in ensuring all participants enjoy their matchday experience, helping to create a competitive, fair, safe and enjoyable playing environment. For anybody who wants to referee in men’s or women’s Walking Football, or mixed competitions, the FA Walking Football Referees Course is the starting point for their career. Refereeing is not only rewarding, but the social and life skills which follow from becoming a referee extend far beyond initial expectations.
If you are interested in further upskilling your knowledge in Walking Football, then sign-up for a course by E-Mailing referees@essexfa.com subject to availability. Please note, this is only accessible for those aged 18 years and older. You can also interact with the Essex County FA on social media.
FA Walking Football Referee Courses
Date: Monday 16th June 2025
Venue: Goals Dagenham, Dagenham Leisure Park, Ripple Road, Dagenham, RM9 6FD
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: £70
Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Venue: Colchester Sports Park, Northern Gateway, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: £70
Source: https://www.yourthurrock.com/2025/05/30/essex-to-host-fa-walking-football-referee-courses/
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