Frequently asked questions?

1. May I referee 3 games in the same day?
   Yes, if you are physically and mentally fit to referee all day. Our rule is: you will not be available for next booking 3 hours from your previous KO time.
2. What should I do if I am unable to referee the game (After I get booked)?
   If somebody books you to referee the game, you are expected to referee that game. You must find another referee to replace you for that game.
3. Do I lose my fee if I am late and I arrive after KO time?
   If both teams accept to play the game full time with delayed KO time (with ground man’s permission) you will not have reduced fee. However if game have to be played shorter because of your late arrival to the ground your fee could be reduced appropriately. E. g. If you are late 15 minutes for adult (90 minutes) game (agreed fee of £30.00) and game must be played 15 minutes shorter because of that, your fee could be reduced to £25.00 because you will referee 60 minutes only: 90 divide 60 = 1.2, so £30 divide 1.2 = £25.00.
4. Who could be our registered member?
   Every affiliated member with any Football Association in England, who live in the areas we serve (although you could still be a member if you live outside of the area our services cover).
5. Who could be our registered member?
   Members can include the people who use our services, those who care for football people who use our services, our staff and those who live in the areas we serve (although you can still be a member if you live outside the area our services cover). If you would like to become a member click here and complete your application on-line – it’s that easy!
6. Are there any reasons that someone might not be able to become a member?
   You cannot become or continue as a member of the Referee Finder if:
   • You are under 14 years of age at the date of your application to become a member.
   • You have been convicted of the offence of assault under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 on any of the Trust's employees
   • You have been confirmed as a ‘suspended’ in line with the Football Association’s policy or if you have been removed as a affiliated member from Football Associations.