Comprehensive Football Referee Training for Aspiring Officials: Gratis Crash Course Slated for October in Saarbrücken
In Saarbrücken, over a thousand soccer referees dedicate their weekends to ensuring fair and well-organized games, a fundamental contribution that keeps the spirit of soccer alive. To attract more enthusiasts to this vital role, the Saarland Football Association (SFV) is offering an extensive "Referee Crash Course." This intensive, three-day training will take place from October 27 to 29, 2023, at the prestigious Hermann-Neuberger-Sportschule in Saarbrücken.
Participants will delve into all 17 soccer rules during this course, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone considering a career in soccer refereeing. Thorsten Braun, the referee committee chairman of SFV, stresses the benefits of this compact, intensive training, stating, "It equips individuals with the essential skills of soccer refereeing within just one weekend."
The course is open to members of soccer clubs in Saarland who are at least 14 years old and have sufficient proficiency in the German language to successfully complete the training. Interested parties can register directly with SFV's referee instructor, Thorben Rech, via email, phone, or on the official SFV website.
This course offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to take up a new hobby, explore an alternative avenue for their love of soccer, and support their clubs in Saarland. For further details and registration information, visit the official SFV website.
This training opportunity at the Hermann-Neuberger-Sportschule in Saarbrücken could serve as a stepping stone for individuals interested in exploring education-and-self-development in sports, specifically football refereeing. By participating in the intensive, three-day "Referee Crash Course," one can delve into the intricacies of football rules and contribute to the maintenance of fair games in the Saarland region.