Referee hub
Our Referee Hub focuses on developing a network of highly skilled referees to officiate on a number of leagues at the University, and in the local community. We all know being a referee can be difficult at times, but the beautiful game would not exist without you. We want to raise standards to support the growth of football, and offer pathways for both qualified and unqualified referees.
Benefits of joining the Referee Hub
- Gain nationally recognised qualifications
- Enhance your employability and career prospects
- Earn money whilst studying at University
- Access a structured development and mentoring programme
- Access CPD courses
- Access additional refereeing opportunities outside of the University
Qualified referees
If you are a student who has completed your FA Basic Referee qualification already, please contact the football club as soon as you start University and access paid work across a range of competitions and leagues.
Unqualified referees
If you would like to get involved in refereeing but you have not completed the FA Basic Referee qualification, find out more about how you can get involved through the Hampshire FA. Once qualified you can access paid opportunities in Portsmouth and across Hampshire.