North Riding County FA Match Official Promotion Scheme Criteria
Wednesday, 01, March 2017 – Wednesday, 28, February 2018
The Promotion Scheme commences on Wednesday, 01 March 2017 until Wednesday, 28
February 2018 inclusive.
If you are a Level 7 and wishing to apply for promotion for the first time, you must have
served a minimum of one full registration period at this level to be eligible to apply.
Please note that to apply for Promotion you must be refereeing within Open Age Adult Football.
To apply to be a part of the promotion scheme, candidates must complete and return a
‘Promotion Application Form’ that can be found on the North Riding County FA website or by
e-mailing Ross Joyce, Referee Development Officer – [email protected]
In addition a £25.00 administration fee is required; you will be sent the details of how to make
this payment via Whole Game System upon receipt of you application and payment must be
made within 7 days.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 07 April 2017.
Level 7 -6 Promotion Candidates
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Successfully pass a written examination on the Laws of the Game
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Receive a minimum of 3 independent technical observer reports
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Referee a minimum of 20 open age adult football appointments
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Achieve a satisfactory average club mark over the course of the season
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Act as an Assistant Referee on a minimum of 5 open age adult fixtures (Saturday)
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Inform local observer coordinator of all appointments received
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Attend the ‘Promotion Development Day’ on Sunday, 04 June 2017 10.00am – 5.00pm
– Venue TBC
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Attendance at a further In-service Training Workshop - TBC
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Payment of £25.00 Promotion Administration Fee
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Be available to officiate within Saturday & Sunday adult football as appointed
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Submit an annual record of games officiated to the Association when requested
Level 6 -5 Promotion Candidates
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Successfully pass a written examination on the Laws of the Game
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Receive a minimum of 3 independent technical observer reports
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Referee a minimum of 20 open age adult football appointments
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Achieve a satisfactory average club mark over the course of the season

Act as an Assistant Referee on a minimum of 5 open age adult fixtures (Saturday)

Inform local observer coordinator of all appointments received

Attend the ‘Promotion Development Day’ on Sunday, 04 June 2017 10.00am – 5.00pm
– Venue TBC
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Attendance at a further In-service Training Workshop - TBC
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Payment of £25.00 Promotion Administration Fee
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Be available to officiate within Saturday & Sunday adult football as appointed

Submit an annual record of games officiated to the Association when requested
Level 5 - 4 Promotion Candidates - FA Criteria
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Receive a minimum of 5 independent technical observer reports
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Achieve an average assessment mark of 73 or above
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Referee a minimum of 15 open age adult football appointments
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Act as an Assistant Referee on a minimum of 10 open age adult fixtures
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Inform local observer coordinator of all appointments received
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Attend the ‘Promotion Development Day’ on Sunday, 04 June 2017 10.00am – 5.00pm
– Venue TBC
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Payment of £25.00 Promotion Administration Fee
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Be available to officiate within Saturday & Sunday adult football as appointed
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Submit an annual record of games officiated to the Association when requested
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Must successfully complete an FA Nomination Fitness Test – Details TBC
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Must attend an FA Regional Training Seminar and pass written Laws of the Game
examination
As you will see the Promotion Criteria and commitment required from candidates is intense;
this is to ensure that all candidates are fully prepared and receive the very best development
required to achieve their potential and move through the referee pyramid system.
The Promotion Development Day will include a number of important sessions around
administration, managing the game, fitness and technical laws of the game sessions. It will
include both practical and classroom sessions with lunch and refreshments provided.
All Promotion candidates will be expected to sign a ‘Service Level Agreement’ at the Promotion
Development Day to ensure that they are fully aware of what is expected.
Moving forward the Referees Development Committee now reviews match officials off field
performance as well as on field before making its decision on promotion, therefore we will
provide all candidates with the very best advice and guidance to ensure they are successful.
Having carefully read the Promotion criteria; if you would like to submit an application please
ensure you fully complete the application form and complete all areas and submit no later than
Friday, 07 April 2017.
The form can be found on the North Riding County FA website or is available by contacting Ross
Joyce, Referee Development Officer on the below details.
Finally, if you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact the County FA
office.
North Riding County FA
Referees Department
Ross Joyce
Referee Development Officer
[email protected]
01642 717774 - Direct Line
07872 469952 - Mobile Telephone
North Riding County FA
Referee Promotion Candidate
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
2017 / 2018
I can confirm that I have fully read the ‘North Riding County FA
Promotion Criteria 17/18’ and fully understand what is required of
me as a Promotion Candidate as detailed.
I also understand that excellence in administration is required. All
relevant paperwork should be completed and returned within the
required timescales as and when requested. This includes
correspondence with the RDO, Observer Coordinators, the FA,
County FA, and Leagues.
Professional conduct is expected by all Promotion Candidates on and
off the field of play. Extreme caution should be taken when using
Social Networking websites and messaging boards.
I understand where a Promotion Candidate brings the Association
into disrepute they will be dealt with in the strongest possible terms;
which could also include removal from the Promotion Scheme.
I appreciate that it is my responsibility to ensure I referee the correct
amount of games during the promotion season.
Signed:
Name
Date: