The Referees’ Association

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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: https://t.co/Kjz5LqRScc

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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 👌🏼

👉🏼 https://t.co/nJ82dti7DU

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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. ⤵️

https://t.co/cvqKY12BoY

#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 👌🏼

👇🏻 https://t.co/geFSo1BhOc

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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

👇🏼
https://t.co/Kjz5LqRScc

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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.

https://t.co/EgTxI7GkdP

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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.

https://t.co/EgTxI7GS3n

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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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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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🏆 The day has arrived! Good luck to Darren and his team as they take charge of this afternoon's #EmiratesFACupFinal between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

Enjoy your day, team!

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Next up in our Development Day line-up reveal is FIFA and Women's Super League Assistant Referee; Georgia Ball!

Georgia is a member of @south_derby RA & has just been selected for this year's UEFA Women's U19 Championship Final Tournament🥇

Join here 👇🏼
https://t.co/EgTxI7GS3n

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A huge congratulations to all officials appointed to the 2026 FA Women's Cup Final 👏🏼

It's fantastic to see Direct Members of the Referees' Association included in the line-up 👌🏼

Best of luck for the match!

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Also joining us next month is Premier League Assistant Referee; Eddie Smart!

Eddie has been officiating on the Premier League since 2014 and was Assistant Referee on the Community Shield in 2018, as well as the Carabao Cup Final in 2025.

Book here: https://t.co/EgTxI7GS3n

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🚨 It's your final chance to book onto our exclusive FA Cup Final Celebration event!

Join Darren England and his officiating team tonight at 7pm via Zoom.

Follow the link for full details and to grab your spot: https://t.co/caPJqk4K30

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Next up we have National List Assistant Referee; Matt Sowerby!

Matt is the @NorthumFA RDO and a member of Harrogate RA. He was promoted to the EFL in 2023 and was appointed to last year's League Two Play Off Final.

Grab your place here: https://t.co/EgTxI7GkdP

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@WolverhamptonRA were delighted to welcome Howard Webb to their meeting in March!

The evening provided key insights into the professional game, as well as lots of learning opportunities for the attendees.

Follow the link to read more: https://t.co/aI7U6TPE9w

[The Referees’ Association @RefsAssociation]

@WolverhamptonRA were delighted to welcome Howard Webb to their meeting in March!

The evening provided key insights into the professional game, as well as lots of learning opportunities for the attendees.

Follow the link to read more: https://t.co/aI7U6TPE9w

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Introducing our Key Note Speaker; Nick Greenhalgh!

Nick is a member of @BoltonReferees and has already officiated in over 100 Premier League matches, including the Carabao Cup Final, having joined the list in 2022.

Not registered yet? Book here 👇🏼
https://t.co/EgTxI7GkdP