Bridgend Referees Society

If you love football and want to be a major part of the game in Wales, why not become a referee? You get the best seat in the house, keeps you active and help support our beautiful game. Find out more at becomearef.wales #BecomeARef @FAWales @SouthWalesFA @BDFL1928

@MaestegPark2010 @FAWales For what purposes?

@FAWales Can you put a feature that you can click on a referee and see what games they have officiated?

A much requested feature is coming to the Cymru Football App this month ⤵️

@BUCSsport Western Conference Cup Finals Gloucestershire Uni Vs UWE Bristol @CardiffUniSport 🛡️⚽️🏆🖤

@aaron_eales @TerryShrieves Then how will you win? You think players will respect ex players but not police officers? And that all of the current refs can’t be educated or improve in any way they are just doomed and should be take out? What a ridiculous take

@BridgendReferee @TerryShrieves The current crop of refs don’t have the skill set so surely it would be better if ex players with an understanding of the game were trained up for the role. Also police officers & teachers authority is no longer respected in our society unfortunately.

This is what we are dealing with 😂😂 ‘demanding I approach him to issue a caution’ 🤔 .. ‘finally left the field of play’ 😂😂 torn ACL and Meniscus I’m hardly going to run. 🤡

@aaron_eales @TerryShrieves That’s an interesting take. Ex players who try to cheat and don’t know the laws? A lot of referees are teachers or police officers do these professions meet your criteria for positions with authority? Also ex players won’t necessarily have that skill set?

@BridgendReferee @TerryShrieves more ex players and more people with a background of positions with authority.

@aaron_eales @TerryShrieves What do you suggest should be done to “improve the standards of officiating”? Encouraging more to take up the whistle would help but potentially posts like this would make anyone think twice eh?

@TerryShrieves Spot on. Nothing will change though because there’s not enough being done to improve the standards of officiating.

@WillsNate @SouthWalesFA Think you can do better Nath? Sign up and show us all

@SouthWalesFA What the fuck are you teaching these 🤡.

Next referee practical day information 👇

Midweek Cup Match ⚽️🏟️🖤🏆 📸 MacMorgan

@CymruLeagues @WelshBlood #WBSLeagueCup 🏆 At Newport Stadium 🏟 @NewportCity_FC vs @CPDLidoAfan Match Official ⌚️ Dale Randall, Karl Griffin and Aaron Paskell 🟨🟥

Friday night trip to Mid Wales ⚽️🖤 📸 @DylanEvansFB | Newtown AFC

We are aware of a video circulating on SM of an incident at a junior game yesterday. We’re supporting the referee of the fixture and the video has been sent to the relevant authorities. If anyone was witness or has additional footage we encourage you to send it to the SWFA

@RefereeSouth Captain must nominate another player to go off in the GKs place

We need a law change on this. Officials take the stick whereas we can’t do anything about it. If the GK wants treatment, we have to allow it. It’s a tactic being utilised across every level of the game and we’re defenceless.

If you are officiating in the FAW reserve league can you all ensure you DO NOT use SIN BINS. Please read the reserve league regulations. @SouthWalesFA

Our next practical session for the referees course is available for booking. Head to the website to start your referee journey today!

@PencoedAthBGC @SWPLInfo @LeagueBrid29086 Sorry for your loss. BRS are thinking of you ❤️‍🩹

Her dedication, kindness, and contribution to our community will never be forgotten. On behalf of everyone at the club, we send our heartfelt condolences, love, and support to Justin and family at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all. @SWPLInfo @LeagueBrid29086

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kate Powell, beloved wife of our Reserve Team Manager Justin. Kate gave so much of her time and passion to the club, coaching in the Mini and Junior sections for many years and serving as a valued member of the committee.

Introducing Bridgend Referees Society Referee of the year 2025 Joel Bellshaw

@TheIFAB What happens if there is a fourth offence?

If a goalkeeper, inside their penalty area, controls the ball with their hand(s)/arm(s) for more than eight seconds before releasing it: ➡️ a corner kick is awarded to the other team ➡️ no disciplinary action is taken, unless the goalkeeper repeatedly commits the offence

@TheIFAB Is it possible to get the pdf in single page format? It’s currently in double page

The Laws of the Game 2025/26 are now available on all IFAB platforms! ➡️ App: bit.ly/Laws_App_ ➡️ Website: theifab.com ➡️ PDF: bit.ly/Laws_PDF_25_26 ➡️ Law changes: bit.ly/Changes25_26 ➡️ Printed book: bit.ly/Laws2025_26 The new Laws will officially come into effect on 1 July. Competitions starting before that date, such as the @FIFACWC, may implement the changes earlier.

🏆 GWOBR CYDNABYDDIAETH ARBENNIG | SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD Cheryl Foster 👏 #FAWNationalLeagueAwards

History makers 💫 Out of the 10 Match Officials selected for the @FAWales Welsh Cup finals (Men’s & Women’s) 6 were from the @Referee_SWFA structure. Charlotte Carpenter Michelle Portelli John Bryant Jordan Christopher Dale Randall Connor Thomas Congratulations to all!

We look forward to a fantastic event this bank holiday weekend… As usual good luck to all teams & match officials involved. You can follow updates via the CYMRU FOOTBALL APP but better than that come along and support grassroots football