Promotion
Everyone has ambitions and dreams and referees are no different...
For some this ambition will require promotion through the refereeing ranks.
All promotion candidates are expected to display excellent administration skills, and should ensure they keep the Central Appointments Officer informed of their closed dates and games. Full details of how this is to be done are detailed below and in the promotion information documents.
The promotion/reclassification period reflect the playing season (1 July - 30 April) for all match officials operating from Level 2B to Level 7.
Due to COVID-19 and Refereeing Department staff being furloughed the promotion scheme for season 2020-21 is on hold.
Fitness Tests
The Sussex County FA will be running the following Fitness Tests:
Note: The Southern Combination Football League (SCFL) will also be using these Fitness Tests for their selection purposes.
Dates to be announced in due course.
Referees are recommended to prepare fully for the test and the Sussex County FA have the right to refuse a test. Referees are reminded that they must nominate, in writing, the date of their test. The reasons being are to allow the Sussex County FA to:
• Avoid track congestion
• Provide appropriate numbers of supervisors/officials
The Sussex County FA Refereeing Working Committee has adopted the Referees' Fitness Test Policy (below). This outlines all aspects relating to Sussex County FA Fitness Tests, including eligibility and the requirements in relation to attendance and non-attendance. Please take the opportunity to download this document and read it through carefully prior to taking the Fitness Test.