Spain Referees

Spain Walking Football have been delivering referee courses in 2024/25. Over 15 referees have now been trained to either Club, Tournament or International Level. The course has been developed by players and referees, and is delivered by experienced trainers.

Club referees are approved to referee recreational club sessions and to act as assistants to the fully qualified tournament referees.

Our referees have all followed the WFA/FIWFA comprehensive course to officiate at International Level Events.

The WFA Board of Directors are – Nigel Genner is Chair and head of International Development, Les Burgess is Head of the Referee Academy and responsible for co-ordinating Referee Training Courses. Tony Skelton is responsible for communication and finance and Steve Pitt is responsible for maintaining the Referee Database and co-ordinating Referee kit. This sub-committee of the Board meets regularly with Stuart Langworthy being the Board Link and Chairing quarterly meetings.

So far 2 Train-the Trainer courses have been run with the aim of training Regional Leads who will run training courses and mentoring of referees in their geographical area. The two lead trainers in Spain are David Coverdale (Costa Del Sol) and Kevin Leonardo (Costa Blanca).

Referee Training Courses are available in Costa Del Sol and Costa Blanca dates for future courses will later in 2025. For updates please follow here!
Walking Football Spain are actively looking for female referees to join and pass the courses available.