Basic course for referees are provided by Lancashire FA but we recognise that referees need ongoing support, training and development throughout their careers. In Blackburn we have a first class training team. David Horne and Neil Yates are both FA licensed tutors.
At each monthly training night a variety of topics are explored with the emphasis very much on an interactive approach with everyone involved positively. From time to time we will have special guest speakers, sometimes tutors from out of area and sometimes a senior referee/assistant referee from the national list.
In addition we have arranged that each month Bill Markham and David Otley will do a small presentation specifically targeting local football issues. Again these are interactive with officials at the event discussing their own issues.
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New developments
David and Neil are aiming to organise one or two development days to take place during the season. We are currently looking at suitable venues. The emphasis of these days will be very practical with some classroom work but mostly outdoor work using a coaching approach |
