Upcoming referee courses

  • Oct 28,2020

LGFA Upcoming referee courses; 


Topic: Umpire Training

Date: Thursday 5th November or Tuesday 26th January

Time: 7pm

Aimed at: Aspiring officials to act as a Umpire at games within a county or as part of a referees teams of officials. Must be minimum 18 years old.

Description: This webinar will focus on the introduction to becoming an Umpire, roles and responsibilities, teamwork and areas of training and development involved with being a Umpire.

To book your place: 5th November CLICK HERE, 26th January CLICK HERE


Topic: Referees – Pitch Positioning

Date: Wednesday 25th November 2020

Time: 7pm

Aimed at: Current Referees that have completed the LGFA Youth club course and or Level 2 only

Description: This webinar will focus on referee positioning on the pitch during kickouts, general play and free kicks. Being in the correct positioning builds confidence in a referee and helps with more informed decision making.

To book your place: CLICK HERE


Topic: Pre-Season for Referees

Date: Wednesday 9th December 2020

Time: 7pm

Aimed at: All Referees

Description: This workshop will focus on training techniques for a referee pre-season and it will cover specific training, setting goals, training plans and getting the most out of your pre-season.

To book your place: CLICK HERE


Topic: Annual Referee Refresher

Dates: Thursday 14th January 2021, Tuesday 19th January 2021, Wednesday 3rd February 2021, Tuesday 16th February 2021

Time: 7pm

Aimed at: Current LGFA Referees that have completed their Level 1 / Level 2 course or have refereed Gaelic football for a minimum of 5 years. (Not applicable to GYW Go Games referees). 

Description: This is a refresher course on the rules of Ladies Gaelic Football and ensures all referees are fully aware of the rules of the game. Referees must complete this course annually to referee adult club games in their counties.

To book your place: CLICK HERE


Topic: Give and Get Support For Referees

Date: Thursday 28th January

Time: 7pm

Aimed at: County Boards, Referee Coordinators, Fixtures Administrators, Referees

Description: This workshop will focus on planning how the recruitment, retention and standards of referees and support offered can improve in the counties. The workshop will highlight the importance of joined up thinking around referee support.

To book your place: CLICK HERE


Topic: Linesperson Training

Dates: Monday 8th February or Monday 1st March 2021

Time: 7pm

Aimed at: Aspiring officials to act as linesperson at games within county and possible progression to provincial and national levels. Must be minimum 18 years old.

Description: This webinar will focus on the introduction to becoming a linesperson, roles and responsibilities, teamwork and areas of training and development involved with being a linesperson.

To book your place:CLICK HERE




NOTE: Owing to the current Government restrictions in place due to Covid19 Dublin LGFA has no information on GYW Go Games referees courses. At this moment in time we cannot proceed with the organisation of these courses. We hope to have more information in the coming weeks which will be communicated to all clubs ASAP