Absolutely over the moon! Promotion to level 4 referee and FA Core nomination for next season! Absolutely buzzing thank you to everyone for the support shown but the work doesnβt stop now! Thank you to @south_derby and @DerbyshireFA for all the supportβ½οΈ
I am Honoured and delighted to be provided with this opportunity to oversee Referee development across Leicestershire & Rutland County FA. I have loved every second of my time here so far and looking forward to continuing to develop our Referee workforce across the county. β½οΈβ€οΈ
Weβre delighted to announce Jack Simpson as our new Workforce Lead! π
Previously our Referee Development Officer, Jack will now lead the development and support of referees and volunteers across grassroots football in our County.
Read: https://t.co/5PT4zZctVd
96 match officials received their LRCFA County Cup Final appointments at Holmes Park ahead of this seasonβs finals programme.
Watch highlights of the night: https://t.co/KrSECouLCe
#LRCFACountyCupFinals
βItβs like Christmas has come early with Akil speaking to us about his journey - it has made me want to go into refereeingβ
Akil Howson spent time at Keyham Lodge School, engaging with pupils and sharing his journey through refereeing.
From trying on referee kit to refereeing a friendly game and answering questions about life in the Premier League, pupils were able to see refereeing up close and learn more about the pathway πͺ
Our Women's Match Official stats to kick-start 2025/26.
A 30% increase on the amount of Women recruited compared to this time last season β οΈ
14.7% increase on the amount of Women Match Officuals retained compared to September 2024 β οΈ
IFCPF Men's European Championship and Women's Intercontinental Cup 2025
Congratulations to Adam, Adora, Hosna, Jack, Julia, Keith & Scott for your recent performances supporting CP Football β½οΈ
π¨ Referee Development Day β
Over 50 officials joined us at Holmes Park for a day of insight and inspiration, featuring Premier League ref John Brooks, WSL assistant Charlotte Sparling-Haythornthwaite, and PGMOL coach @IrfanKawri.
Good luck to all our refs this season!