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Preamble
The UEFA Referee Education and In an effort to standardise the way Football is widely seen as an important
Organisation programme is intended not refereeing is organised in the different leisure activity and a highly popular form of
only to promote the role of football referees, national associations, UEFA has issued clear public entertainment. Referees are essential
assistant referees, fourth officials, referee guidelines as to how refereeing should be in order to uphold the values of fair play
instructors, referee observers, referee liaison organised at this level. Within the UEFA and also to protect the players and the
officers as well as refereeing administrators, Referee Education and Organisation game. This programme therefore aims to
but also to improve the quality of match programme, UEFA will monitor and support enhance the status and education of
officials at all levels of the game in the UEFA the implementation of this aspect. referees, who have a significant role to play
member associations by incorporating in modern football. Consequently, the main
general regulations for the standardisation of Efficient and standardised refereeing aim of the UEFA Convention on Refereeing
referee education and the way refereeing is operations across Europe – for which UEFA Education and Organisation must be to
organised at the level of the national will stand as a guarantor – should enhance maintain and improve refereeing from
football association. the education of match officials, continuously grassroots level upwards, wherever
improve the level of referee instructors, possible. Ultimately, it is the responsibility
define the legal and professional status of of the national associations to appoint
match officials and ensure that the reliable and well-educated referees for their
refereeing organisations within the national professional competitions.
football associations remain uninfluenced by
other bodies such as governments, leagues
or clubs.
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Chapter III
In view of the above, UEFA and the signatories to the
present Convention agree to abide by the general Rights and Duties of
Member Associations Rights and Duties of UEFA
provisions set out below. Article 3 Article 4
Chapter I Chapter II 1
Every UEFA member association may 1
UEFA is the governing body of this
apply to become party to this Convention, Convention and its proper implementation
Scope Aims by demonstrating its commitment to and its throughout Europe.
quality in refereeing matters.
Article 1 Article 2
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UEFA defines the minimum standards for
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With its signature, every contracting party refereeing matters through its Implementing
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The Convention describes the rights The Convention aims to:
agrees to respect the Convention and the Regulations and modules.
and duties of UEFA and the member
a) establish a refereeing organisation within UEFA Implementing Regulations, which form
associations with regard to the education
each national football association which 3
UEFA assists the member associations in
an integral part of the Convention.
and organisation of match officials (referee,
shall not be controlled or influenced by the implementation of the Convention and
assistant referee and fourth official) and
other bodies such as the government, 3
UEFA member associations which are the minimum standards at national level
refereeing specialists (referee instructors,
leagues or clubs; parties to the Convention are responsible through advice, training and appropriate
referee observers, referee liaison officers
for and will continue to handle their own support, and by means of regular
b) guarantee a unified level of education
and refereeing administrators).
refereeing matters in accordance with the assessments.
of match officials and refereeing
applicable UEFA minimum standards. These
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UEFA member associations may be parties specialists by delivering a comprehensive
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UEFA informs the national associations
member associations will be assessed
to this Convention, except those subject to education programme from grassroots to
about any development of the Convention
regularly by the competent UEFA body.
Articles 8 or 9 of the UEFA Statutes professional football;
and the Implementing Regulations, and
(excluded or suspended members).
c) continuously improve the status and 4
Members of the Convention undertake consults the member associations about
quality of the above-mentioned match to adapt their refereeing operations to the future developments.
officials and refereeing specialists using current or any future applicable version of
appropriate tools and measures; this Convention, including the corresponding
UEFA Implementing Regulations.
d) define the legal and professional status
of match officials in the different
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UEFA member associations undertake
member associations.
to inform UEFA promptly in writing of any
change in their national refereeing
education, organisation or any future
module applied within the Convention.
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Chapter IV
Competent Bodies
Article 5
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The Convention incorporates the following 4
The UEFA Referees Committee, with the 5 6
The Refereeing Guidelines Panel, with the The Refereeing Certification Panel, with the
competent bodies composed in accordance following responsibilities: following responsibilities: following responsibilities:
with the UEFA Statutes:
a) to propose members for the Refereeing a) to act as a consultant for this Convention a) to examine applications from UEFA
Guidelines and the Referee Certification under the direction of UEFA’s Referees member associations wishing to become
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The UEFA Executive Committee, with the
Panel, which are sub-panels of the UEFA Committee, thereby developing national members of this Convention;
following responsibilities:
Referees Committee, in collaboration refereeing organisations;
b) to assess the members of the
a) to ratify this Convention and any with the UEFA Administration;
b) to draft the UEFA Implementing Convention with regard to new modules,
amendments thereto;
b) to study proposals from the Refereeing Regulations and propose appropriate in accordance with article 7 of
b) to admit or exclude members from this Guidelines or the Referee Certification modules; this Convention;
Convention on the proposal of an Panel and to submit its
c) to set the minimum quality standards c) to regularly monitor the applicable
evaluation report ratified by the CEO and recommendations to the UEFA CEO;
required for each module offered, quality standards for existing modules
the UEFA Referees Committee;
c) to study proposals for admission or in accordance with article 2 of within the member associations;
c) to take final decisions in accordance with exclusion from the Refereeing this Convention;
d) to draw up assessment and/or
articles 9 and 10 of this Convention. Certification Panel and to submit its
d) to report regularly to the UEFA Referees monitoring reports with a
recommendations to the UEFA CEO;
Committee and UEFA Administration; recommendation to the
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The UEFA CEO, with the following
d) to settle disputes in accordance with UEFA Referees Committee and
responsibilities: e) to propose amendments to the
article 9 of this Convention. UEFA Administration;
Implementing Regulations where
a) to appoint the members of the
necessary and in accordance with article e) to report regularly to the UEFA Referees
Refereeing Guidelines Panel and the
11 of this Convention; Committee and submit proposals for
Referee Certification Panel;
necessary amendments to the UEFA
f) to assist member associations when and
b) to approve the UEFA Implementing Implementing Regulations based on the
where appropriate and necessary;
Regulations and modules; assessment processes.
g) to advise on course content, video
c) to suspend signatories from the
productions and other training material.
Convention and take the relevant
measures in accordance with article
10 of this Convention;
d) to review proposals of the UEFA
Referees Committee.
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Chapter V Chapter VI
UEFA Implementing Regulations Administration Procedure
Article 6 Article 7
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The UEFA Refereeing Guidelines Panel is
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The UEFA Implementing Regulations are
responsible for supporting any UEFA
currently composed of two modules:
member association during the preliminary
Module A: Education admission phase. This Panel is available for
Module B: Organisation providing information, advice and support to
candidates wishing to become members of
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the Convention.
The UEFA Implementing Regulations
define:
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If a candidate feels that it has implemented
a) the objectives to be achieved in and meets all the requirements of the
each module; Convention (including the UEFA
Implementing Regulations), it may submit a
b) the minimum quality standards;
written application to become a member of
c) the content of the programmes; the Convention to the UEFA Administration.
d) the course participants; 3
The UEFA Administration verifies that the
application is complete, according to the
e) the required infrastructure;
UEFA Implementing Regulations, and
f) the admission criteria. submits a request to the Refereeing
Certification Panel for evaluation.
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Before signing this Convention, candidates
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The Refereeing Certification Panel
must provide UEFA with proof that they fully
assesses the application according to the
meet the minimum quality standards of the
requirements of the UEFA Implementing
current modules. At the time of the creation
Regulations and prepares an evaluation
of this Convention, the modules for
report for the UEFA Referees Committee
education (Module A) and organisation
after visiting the applicant association and its
(Module B) are applicable.
refereeing bodies.
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Any future applicable module will form an 5
The UEFA Referees Committee ratifies the
integral part of the Convention and must evaluation report and - either submits it to
also be fulfilled by the existing members of the UEFA CEO, who forwards it to the UEFA
the Convention. Executive Committee for approval – or
returns it to the applicant indicating required
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Therefore, in order to remain members improvements.
of the Convention, members of the
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On approval of the UEFA Executive
Convention are obliged to undergo the
Committee, the representatives of the
necessary assessments within a fixed
member association and UEFA sign the
transitional period for any new module
Convention or its Protocol, which then come
added to the Convention.
into force for both parties.
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Chapter VII Chapter IX Chapter X Chapter XI
Withdrawal Procedure Amendment Procedure Applicable Law Unforeseen Matters
Article 8 Article 10 Article 11 Article 12
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Every member of the Convention has the In view of alterations to the Laws of the This Convention is subject to Swiss law. If a refereeing matter is not covered
right to resign from this Convention at any Game and the need to adapt the education by this Convention or the corresponding
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The parties to the present Convention
time, by informing the UEFA Administration of match officials accordingly, and in Implementing Regulations, the UEFA
expressly agree that any disputes arising
in writing. addition to the need to adapt the Statutes and regulations apply to the
there from which cannot be settled amicably
organisation of refereeing to a constantly matter in question if applicable.
and which remain unresolved once all
changing sporting, economic and social
Chapter VIII 2
procedures provided in UEFA’s regulations If there is no corresponding provision in
environment, the UEFA Implementing
have been exhausted shall be settled by the the UEFA Statutes or regulations, the UEFA
Regulations describe the procedure for
Disputes
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), based in Executive Committee is entitled to resolve
adapting the Convention accordingly and fix
Article 9 Lausanne, Switzerland. the matter according to the principles of
the necessary transitional period.
right and justice.
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The parties to this Convention agree 3
Any recourse to an ordinary court
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To this end, the Convention should be
that the Refereeing Guidelines Panel, in
is excluded.
interpreted and understood in accordance
cooperation with the UEFA Referees
Chapter XII
with the UEFA Implementing Regulations.
Committee, will settle all disputes arising 4
The parties undertake to abide by CAS
from the Convention and its implementation. Approval
statutes and regulations, to accept the
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The Refereeing Guidelines Panel is
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verdict pronounced in good faith, and not to
responsible for the interpretation of the
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As a last resort, the UEFA Executive
hinder its execution in any way.
UEFA Implementing Regulations, for its
Committee is entitled to take final and 1
This Convention was approved on
amendments and for raising the minimum
binding decisions in accordance with the
23 March 2006.
standards. Wherever possible, it will take the
relevant provisions of the UEFA Statutes.
feedback of members of the Convention
into account.
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The UEFA Executive Committee is
responsible for the interpretation of this
Convention and for any amendments
thereto.
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Ratification Final Provisions
Article 14 Article 15
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Any member association joining this This Convention exists in the three official
Convention must sign this original UEFA languages: English, French and
Convention or the attached protocol. German. If any discrepancies arise between
the wording of the different language
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On the signature of its president and versions, the English version prevails.
general secretary (or equivalent), the
member association accepts, with
immediate effect, the whole content of this
Convention, the rights and duties ensuing
therefrom and its Implementing Regulations
in any current form.
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The UEFA Implementing Regulations form
an integral part of the Convention.
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Implementing Regulations
Preamble 18
Implementing
Regulations
Module A-1
Convention on the Recruitment 19
and Retention of Referees
Module A-2
Convention on the 22
Referee Observer System
Module A-3
Convention on the Talent 23
and Mentor Programme
These implementing regulations
Module A-4a
explain the minimum STANDARDS Convention on the Education 25
and BEST PRACTICES for referees of Referees at Grassroots Level
education and the structure of Module A-4b
refereeing matters. Convention on the Education 27
of Referees at Elite Level
Module B
Convention on the 29
Organisation of Refereeing
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As part of the UEFA Convention on Referee Education and Organisation (hereafter UEFA
referee convention), this document explains the minimum standards and best practices
for referee education and the structure of refereeing matters within a national association.
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
These implementing regulations define the objectives and principles, which are concise,
comprehensible and measurable.
For Module A – Education, four key Module B - Organisation
aspects are defined regarding referee
- This module describes the organisation and
training and development:
structure of refereeing matters, as well as the
1. recruitment and retention of referees
aims and main tasks of such a structure.
2. referee observer system
3. talent and mentor programme
4. education of referees at grassroots
and elite levels
UEFA members can learn a lot from each The UEFA Administration, in cooperation
other; there are many ideas and findings to with the Refereeing Guidelines Panel,
be exchanged when it comes to referee will provide tailor-made support to each
education and organisation. The creation of national association which commits to
an active refereeing network is also one of signing the convention.
the aims of the convention.
Once a national association feels that it has
The national associations are required to met these requirements, it may submit a
implement all minimum standards in order written application to the UEFA Administration.
to become members of the UEFA referee
The Refereeing Certification Panel will assess
convention. UEFA recommends that the
this application and issue a report to the
standards defined and described in these
UEFA Referees Committee for ratification.
implementing regulations be integrated and
adapted in accordance to the needs and
Final approval for signature is given by the
objectives of each association.
UEFA CEO and the UEFA Executive Committee.
11. Module A-1
Convention on the Recruitment
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and Retention of Referees
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
Objectives Basic requirements
To ensure that every football match under the Three basic requirements are needed in Recruitment and retention
auspices of the national association is led by order to establish an effective programme capacity and budget
a registered, educated and capable referee. for recruitment and retention:
There should be at least one person
within the national association who is
Measurement capability
To create a master plan to define the needs
capable of dealing with recruitment and
of referees at all levels (professional,
Set up a basic database of registered retention and who can generate interest
amateur, youth, women and Futsal).
referees, including ‘ins and outs’. By in a career in refereeing, for example
matching this database with the number by offering tailor-made programmes to
of matches a national association target groups such as schools, clubs,
organises, the overall objective can be etc. An adequate budget is required
measured as a percentage. for such activities.
Concrete action should be taken in
Identification of recruitment and
terms of promotional campaigns,
retention problems
communication tools and incentives,
Crucial to recruitment and retention is as well as supervision, personal
the identification of problems affecting development and training facilities.
either but particularly regarding retention.
12. Module A-2
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Convention on the Referee Observer System
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
Objectives Appointments
Under the responsibility of the refereeing
a) To coach the referees and assistant referees
structure, observers should receive
b) To ensure uniformity regular appointments. Referees in the
highest league should be observed in
c) To assess match officials’ performances
every match.
d) To identify talents
Quality control
e) To rank referees and assistant referees
The national refereeing structure should
f) To instruct match officials
evaluate the work of each observer and
categorise them according to their ability.
Basic requirements Duties of observers
Observer profile The minimum duties should include:
provision of a written report (based on
Referee observers should be refereeing
the UEFA referee observer’s report) and
specialists, independent of clubs, possess
mark. The referees should also be given
good communication skills and have a
adequate post-match analytical feedback,
strong enough personality to deliver
which should be reflected in the report.
adequate advice and feedback to referees.
Neither the report nor the analysis should
Naturally, they should also have a good
be publicised.
knowledge of the Laws of the Game.
Education of observers
Observers should receive initial training,
including an entry test. This should be
followed up by annual refresher courses.
These should be more frequent for
observers of the elite referees.
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Convention on the Talent
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and Mentor Programme
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
Objectives Basic requirements
Talent education programme
Definition of different levels
To guarantee that each national association
of a talent programme
has a programme for detecting and
An annual seminar for talents in each
following talented young referees from the
district (local level) and region, under
1. Primary level (youth and amateur
grassroots to the top level.
the responsibility of the regional
football – local level)
development officer, should be
2. Secondary level (amateur and semi-
organised; as well as an annual seminar
professional football – regional level)
for talents at national level.
3. National level (semi-pro and
At the beginning of each programme,
professional football – national level)
talents should be interviewed in order to
Identification of talents set realistic goals and objectives. During
the programme, the talents and mentors
A scouting system should be put in place
should meet regularly (e.g. once a
through the appointment of regional
month). At the end of the programme,
refereeing development officers by the
the talents should be evaluated and the
national association. Annual lists of
success of the programme itself assessed.
talents and mentors at each level should
be compiled, with the mentors
Selection of mentors
monitoring the personal development
Profile: an experienced former referee,
of the talents.
who is a good motivator, capable of
The national refereeing structure should
providing appropriate support, a high-
issue guidelines on the maximum
quality educator, aware of the key
number of talents per level, the age limit,
development points, able to detect
the duration of the programme and
promising match officials and with a
plans for fast-track promotion.
strong personality. He should also be in
close and regular cooperation with the
regional refereeing development officer.
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Convention on the Education
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of Referees at Grassroots Level
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
Education programme
Objectives Basic requirements
Refresher courses should be held
a) To create, at the level of the national Education should be uniform across the annually with content set nationally and
association, a master plan for education national association and operate on a led by qualified referee instructors.
of the referees and instructors at local ‘top-down’ basis.
In addition, there should be higher-level
and regional levels
courses for promoted referees.
Initial education
b) To quickly integrate recruits into the
This should consist of a standard,
refereeing world and increase Course content
nationwide introductory course of at
retention levels
National associations should keep a
least 15 hours led by qualified referee
c) To teach the Laws of the Game record of the content for all their referee
instructors. Topics should include the
courses at the various levels. All course
d) To ensure a uniform and consistent Laws of the Game, match administrative
content should be provided by one source:
interpretation of the Laws of the Game tasks and a fitness test.
the national refereeing organisation.
e) To give advice on how referees can
Observed match practice
improve their performance Instructors
New recruits should be observed in at
f) To identify talented young referees as National associations should maintain a
least one match before receiving their
early as possible database of local, regional and national
refereeing licence.
instructors, who should be qualified to
g) To keep the interest of referees alive
instruct at their level and be used
and provide them with incentives.
regularly. After an initial course, these
instructors should also attend annual
refresher courses arranged by the
national refereeing organisation.
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Convention on the Education
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of Referees at Elite Level
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
Objectives Meeting frequency
The frequency of meetings will also be
To ensure that the elite match officials meet
determined by the size of the national
regularly and are managed by dedicated
association and refereeing budget, but the
professionals. Elite match officials can be
elite referees should meet at least every
defined as referees and assistant referees
second month and the elite assistant
who officiate regularly at the highest and/or
referees at least four times a year.
professional level in their country.
In addition, the elite referee observers
should attend meetings with referees at
Basic requirements least twice a year.
Referee manager Meeting content
One refereeing specialist should be Each meeting of the elite match officials
employed in a full-time position to should cover sessions on the following
manage the appointments, topics: learning from experience (video
administration and organisation of the analysis of recent matches), discussion
elite match officials. groups with conclusions and fitness (test
or training). Tactical awareness (theory and
Support scheme practical), mental preparation and media
training. Nutrition should also be included
The elite match officials should have the
but not necessarily at every meeting.
support of a referee instructor (with links
to UEFA), a physical trainer / sports
Uniformity
scientist, tactical coach, mental coach
and an expert in nutrition. The number Education should be uniform across all
of dedicated professionals will be national associations and operate on a
determined by the size of the national ‘top-down’ principle based on UEFA
association and refereeing budget. guidelines and instructions.
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Convention on the Organisation of Refereeing
Implementing
Implementing
Regulations
Regulations
Objectives Basic requirements
Composition
To guarantee that refereeing is organised in Tasks and responsibilities
a structure which has the sole responsibility of the structure
The structure should be made up
for all refereeing matters, fully independent
of the referees committee and the Each national association will build an
of the leagues, clubs and government,
referee administration. appropriate refereeing structure to
and run by specialists and professionals
assume the following tasks and
(hereafter “the structure”).
Referees committee responsibilities:
The referees committee should be
This structure should report directly to 1) Appointment of match officials based
composed of refereeing specialists and
the national association on strategic and on performance and ability
should report to the national association’s
operational issues.
2) Observation and assessment of
executive committee / board and/or to
match officials
Similar structures should be set up at the general secretary / CEO.
regional level and the same principles 3) Classification and ranking of
The committee should set a master plan
should apply. match officials
on refereeing including annual goals
and objectives. 4) Nomination (appropriate number of
referees and assistant referees)
Referee administration
5) Instruction and education programme
The referee administration within the for referees, assistant referees,
national association should be composed observers and instructors.
of at least one refereeing specialist
dealing with refereeing operations.
The number of dedicated professionals
will be determined by the size of the
national association.
Support from specialists is needed for
education (material, programme and
methodology), physical training, medical
care and nutrition.
17. Formation des arbitres et l’organisation de l’arbitrage
Préambule 33
Chapitre I
Champ d’application 35
Chapitre II
Buts 35
Chapitre III
Droits et devoirs des 36
associations membres
Droits et devoirs de l’UEFA 36
Chapitre IV
Organes compétents 37
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Chapitre V
Dispositions d'application 39
de l'UEFA
des arbitres et
l’organisation
de l’arbitrage
La formation
Chapitre VI
Procédure d'admission 39
Une convention afin de PROMOUVOIR
Chapitre VII
le rôle des arbitres et AMÉLIORER LA Procédure de retrait 41
QUALITÉ de l’arbitrage à tous les niveaux – Chapitre VIII
football de base, football amateur et Litiges 41
football d’élite. Chapitre IX
Procédure de modification 41
Chapitre X
Droit applicable 42
Chapitre XI
Cas non prévus 42
Chapitre XII
Approbation 42
Chapitre XIII
Ratification 43
Chapitre XIV
Dispositions finales 43
18. Préambule
Le programme de l'UEFA sur la formation Dans le cadre de ce programme, l’UEFA a Le football est généralement considéré
des arbitres et l'organisation de l’arbitrage établi des directives claires concernant la comme une importante activité de loisir et
vise non seulement à promouvoir le rôle façon dont l'arbitrage doit être géré au sein une forme de divertissement extrêmement
des arbitres, arbitres assistants, quatrièmes des associations nationales pour lutter populaire. Les arbitres sont essentiels au
officiels, instructeurs d'arbitres, observateurs contre ces disparités, l’UEFA suivra de près maintien des valeurs de fair-play ainsi qu'à
d'arbitres, accompagnateurs d'arbitres et et soutiendra la mise en place de ce projet. la protection des joueurs et du football. Ce
administrateurs des questions d'arbitrage programme vise donc à renforcer le statut
œuvrant dans le domaine du football, mais De là l'idée qu'une organisation de et la formation des arbitres, qui ont un rôle
aussi à améliorer la qualité de l'arbitrage à l'arbitrage standardisée, s'étendant à toute important à jouer dans le football moderne;
tous les niveaux de jeu au sein des l'Europe, fonctionnant de façon efficace, et par conséquent, le but ultime de la
associations nationales en introduisant des dont l'UEFA se porterait garante, devrait Convention de l'UEFA sur la formation des
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règles générales relatives à l'uniformisation permettre d'approfondir encore la formation arbitres et l'organisation de l’arbitrage doit
de la formation des arbitres et de des arbitres, d'améliorer en permanence le être de conserver et, dans la mesure du
l'organisation de l'arbitrage au niveau des niveau des instructeurs d'arbitres, de définir possible, d'améliorer l'arbitrage à tous les
des arbitres et
des arbitres et
associations nationales. le statut juridique et professionnel des niveaux, du football de base au football
l’organisation
l’organisation
de l’arbitrage
de l’arbitrage
La formation
la formation
arbitres et de veiller à ce que les d'élite. Enfin, il est de la responsabilité des
Il a été établi que la façon dont les questions organisations d'arbitrage au sein des associations nationales de désigner des
d'arbitrage sont organisées et gérées dans associations nationales ne subissent pas arbitres dignes de confiance et bien formés
les différentes associations nationales crée l'influence d'autres organes, tels que les pour leurs compétitions professionnelles.
des disparités. gouvernements, les ligues ou les clubs.
19. Chapitre III
Au vu de ce qui précède, l’UEFA et les signataires
de la présente Convention adoptent les dispositions Droits et devoirs des
associations membres Droits et devoirs de l’UEFA
générales ci-après. Article 3 Article 4
Chapitre I Chapitre II 1
Toute association membre de l'UEFA peut 1
L'UEFA est l'instance responsable de la
demander son affiliation à la Convention en Convention et de la mise en œuvre de
Champ d’application Buts apportant la preuve de son engagement et celle-ci en Europe.
de son savoir-faire en matière d'arbitrage.
Article 1er Article 2
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L'UEFA fixe les exigences minimales
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Par sa signature, chaque partie relatives aux questions d'arbitrage dans ses
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La Convention décrit les droits et les La Convention vise à:
contractante s'engage à respecter la Dispositions d'application et ses modules.
devoirs de l'UEFA et de ses associations
Convention et les Dispositions d'application
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a) créer au sein de chaque association
membres en ce qui concerne la formation
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L'UEFA aide les associations membres à
de l'UEFA, qui en font partie intégrante.
nationale de football une organisation
et l'organisation des directeurs de jeu
mettre en œuvre la Convention et à remplir
d’arbitrage qui ne soit pas contrôlée ni
(arbitres, arbitres assistants et quatrièmes
3
Les associations membres de l'UEFA
des arbitres et
des arbitres et
les exigences minimales au niveau national
influencée par d’autres organes tels que
l’organisation
officiels) et des spécialistes de l'arbitrage
l’organisation
de l’arbitrage
de l’arbitrage
La formation
la formation
qui sont parties à la Convention sont en leur fournissant des conseils, des
les gouvernements, les ligues ou les clubs;
(instructeurs d'arbitres, observateurs
responsables des questions d'arbitrage les formations et un soutien approprié ainsi
d'arbitres, accompagnateurs d'arbitres et
concernant et continuent à prendre toutes qu'en effectuant des évaluations régulières.
b) garantir un niveau de formation uniforme
administrateurs des questions d'arbitrage).
les décisions y relatives, conformément aux
des directeurs de jeu et des spécialistes
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L'UEFA informe les associations nationales
exigences minimales de l'UEFA en vigueur.
de l'arbitrage en mettant à leur
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Toutes les associations membres de l'UEFA
de tout développement de la Convention et
Ces associations feront l'objet d'évaluations
disposition un programme de formation
peuvent être parties à la Convention, sous
des Dispositions d'application, et consulte
régulières par l'organe compétent de l'UEFA.
complet (allant du football de base au
réserve des dispositions des articles 8 et 9
les associations membres pour tout
football professionnel);
des Statuts de l'UEFA (exclusion,
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Les membres de la Convention sont tenus développement futur.
suspension, etc.).
d'adapter leurs pratiques et dispositions en
c) améliorer en permanence le statut et le
matière d'arbitrage à la version actuelle ainsi
niveau des directeurs de jeu et des
qu'à toute version future de la Convention
spécialistes de l'arbitrage en utilisant les
et des Dispositions d'application de l'UEFA.
méthodes et mesures appropriées;
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Les associations membres de l'UEFA
d) définir le statut légal et professionnel des
doivent informer l'UEFA par écrit de tout
directeurs de jeu dans les différentes
changement dans la formation nationale
associations membres.
des directeurs de jeu, dans leur organisation
nationale d'arbitrage ou dans tout futur
module mis en œuvre dans le cadre de
la Convention.
