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📢 Registration for the 2026/27 season is now open!
Whether you're renewing your membership or joining for the first time, your Local RA is ready to welcome you 🤗
Join thousands of referees benefitting from support, development & representation 👌🏼
👉🏼 the-ra.org/find-your-lra
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The Referees’ Association retweeted
👏 Insightful day out for Wolverhampton RA at the Assistant Referee Masterclass with the @RefsAssociation & @FA_PGMOL
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The Referees’ Association retweeted
Jun 13
📸 It was great to see @EssexCountyFA referees at the Assistant Referee Masterclass with the @RefsAssociation and @FA_PGMOL today.
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That's a wrap! 🙌
Absolutely fantastic day of learning and development.
A big thank you to all the attendees for their participation and contributions, we hope you enjoyed the day! 😊
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That's a wrap! 🙌
Absolutely fantastic day of learning and development.
A big thank you to all the attendees for their participation and contributions, we hope you enjoyed the day! 😊
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Practical sessions complete ✅️
Next up is our key note speaker, Premier League Assistant Referee; Nick Greenhalgh 👌🏼
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We are underway at our Assistant Refereeing Masterclass!
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We are all set-up and ready to go for tomorrow's Assistant Refereeing Masterclass!
Looking forward to seeing lots of you there 🙂
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If you've recently qualified as a referee, you're entitled to FREE membership of The @refsassociation, in your first season
With access to free insurance, resources, discounts & online training - this really is an opportunity not to be missed!
Join here: the-ra.org/find-your-lra
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Did you know, as an RA Member you can take advantage of discounted Motor Breakdown Assistance for just £25?
Cover includes:
- Homestart
- Roadside assistance
- Nationwide recovery
- No excess
- No limit on call outs
For full details contact: john.wilson@the-ra.org
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🚨 Registration closes today!
Join the growing number of members who have already signed up to our Assistant Refereeing Masterclass on the 13th of June.
Don't miss out!
Register here: the-ra.org/news/assistant-re…
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⚽️ Ever wondered what it would be like to officiate a powerchair football match?🦼
Here’s David Gerson's (@5gersons) experience.
Did you know you can qualify to referee Powerchair football in England, too?
Find out more below. ⤵️
thewfa.org.uk/referee/
#powerchairfootball
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If you're looking for something to do on this glorious bank holiday weekend, why not head to our Members Area to access the online resources?
We've just uploaded the recording of the FA Cup Final Celebration evening, with Darren England & his team 👌🏼
👇🏻 members.the-ra.org/online-tr…
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Gloucester RA Chair and 2026 FA Cup Final Assistant Referee, Tim Wood receiving his recognition award from RA Chair Steve Oakey.
The presentation was made at the Gloucestershire County RA’s End of Season Event held at Cheltenham Town FC last night.
Congratulations, Tim! 👏
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📢 Our final line-up for the Assistant Refereeing Masterclass is now confirmed!
⭐ Take advantage of this rare and exclusive opportunity to spend a full day learning from 11 @FA_PGMOL Assistant Referees.
⚠ Registrations will close on the 31st of May
👇🏼
the-ra.org/news/assistant-re…
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Last, but by no means least is Premier League Assistant Referee; Craig Taylor!
Craig is a member of @WestBromwichRA & has received many high profile appointments, including the 2022 League One Play-Off Final, 2024 FA Trophy Final & the 2025 FA Cup Final.
the-ra.org/news/assistant-re…
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Our penultimate PGMO Assistant Referee in our line-up reveal is Jacob Graham!
Jacob was promoted to the EFL ahead of the 25/26 season and was appointed as Assistant Referee in last year's National League Promotion Final.
the-ra.org/news/assistant-re…
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RA members Tim Lawrence, Paul Turner, Steve Phipps and James Bird enjoying their trip to Wembley Stadium for Non-League Finals Day.
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The Referees’ Association retweeted
May 17
Good luck to our #FAVase and #FATrophy match officials today! 🏆
#NonLeagueFinalsDay is an iconic event in the football calendar - congratulations again on your appointments. 👏
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🏆 Are you or your fellow RA members heading to Wembley for today's Non League Finals Day? If so, do tag us in your photos and we will share them throughout the day.
Enjoy your day at Wembley.
#NonLeagueFinalsDay
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