Club Volunteer Referee Guidance

Across Surrey, there is a large network of coaches and parents/carers that facilitate matches in games where an official referee isn’t appointed. These club volunteer referees are vital that grassroots football can continue, and to support them, Surrey FA have produced a video highlighting the key responsibilities and basic refereeing knowledge required.

Key areas highlighted are as follows:

How to ensure football is a safe and fun environment for all

How to prepare the playing surface

Format and law guidance

Guidance on retreat lines, sin bins and powerplay

How to deal with spectator behaviours

How to handle discipline and the correct process to report cases

Watch the video here: Surrey FA Volunteer Referee Guidance 2024

Thank you to all those parents that volunteer for this vital role to keep the children playing football!

Best,

Dan