The Referees’ Development Group was launched in November 2008 to ensure that new and young referees in the county are provided with guidance and support to further their refereeing careers and set the foundations for anybody thinking of becoming a referee.The group will meet on a monthly basis; receiving in-service training with theory and fitness/practical sessions. Quality Referees and FA Instructors from all the north of England will also provide relevant and up to date training for the group.
Referee Academy Meetings
| Date | Venue | Time |
| Thursday 13 September 2012 | WCFA Headquarters, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
| Thursday 27 September 2012 | WCFA Headquarters, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Thusday 8 November 2012 | Jubilee Playing Fields, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
| Thursday 10 January 2013 | WCFA Headquarters, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
| Thursday 14 March 2013 | WCFA Headquarters, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
| Thursday 28 March 2013 | Jubilee Playing Fields, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Thursday 11 April 2013 | WCFA Headquarters, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
| Thursday 9 May 2013 | WCFA Headquarters, Kendal | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
For more information on future Academy events please contact the office on 01539 730946 or email Info@WestmorlandFA.com