Elevate your
game
Expert-led courses designed for powerchair football coaches, players, officials and supporters at every level. Develop your knowledge, earn recognised qualifications, and help grow the game.
WFA
Accredited courses
Global
Coach community
CPD
Recognised learning
Who it's for
Built for everyone in the game
Whether you're leading a team, officiating a match, competing on court, or cheering from the sidelines — WFA Academy has a pathway for you.
Coaches
Develop your coaching philosophy, master tactics, and earn recognised qualifications that elevate your impact on and off the court.
Referees
Build confidence in the laws of the game, improve match management, and progress through the WFA officiating pathway.
Players
Understand the game at a deeper level — from positional play to performance mindset — and take your development into your own hands.
Supporters
Learn the rules, the history, and the culture of wheelchair football so you can engage more meaningfully with every match.
Our mission
Growing wheelchair football through education
The Wheelchair Football Association Academy is the official learning platform of the WFA. We exist to raise the standard of the game by equipping every person involved — from grassroots to elite — with the knowledge and skills to succeed.
Our courses are developed by experienced practitioners and accredited by the WFA, ensuring that what you learn is directly applicable to the real game.
Explore our pathwaysPathways
Choose a pathway to access a curated set of courses and resources
WFA Assistant Referee
FreeWelcome to the WFA Assistant Referee Online Course. This course is designed to introduce and develop the knowledge and skills required to support powerchair football matches as an assistant referee at both regional and national league levels. Through a series of sections based on the Laws of the Game, you will learn about the key responsibilities of the role, supported by video examples from real match situations. After completing the course material, you will take a short test based on the content covered. Once submitted, the WFA will review your results and inform you whether you have passed.
1 Course included
- WFA Assistant Refereebeginner
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Why WFA Academy
Learning that makes a difference
Structured learning pathways
Progress through carefully designed courses that build on each other, from foundation to advanced levels.
WFA-recognised qualifications
Earn certificates that carry real weight within the wheelchair football community and beyond.
Expert-led content
Every course is created by practitioners with real experience in coaching, officiating, and playing the game.
Learn at your own pace
Access your courses anytime, anywhere. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, fit learning around your life.
Community & CPD
Part of a wider community of practice
WFA Academy isn't just about passing a course — it's about joining a community of people who care about the game. Connect with fellow coaches, officials and players who are all working to raise standards across wheelchair football.
All learning counts towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record, helping you demonstrate ongoing commitment to your role.
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Ready to develop your game?
Browse the full library of WFA-accredited pathways and start building your skills today. Free to join, flexible to complete.