The Referees’ Association

👀 Go behind the scenes with referee Kirsty Dowle and her team on a @BarclaysWSL matchday. From pre-match preparation to in-game communication and post-match debriefs, get a closer look at the detail, teamwork and decision-making required at the top level of the women’s game. 🎥 Watch the full behind-the-scenes film now on our YouTube channel.

2/2 Prevention is possible – because your donations fund life-changing work dedicated to transforming breast cancer outcomes for generations to come.

We support our partner Breast Cancer UK campaign, #GiveToGain. Right now, 1 in 7 women in the UK will be diagnosed with #BreastCancer in their lifetime. But it doesn’t have to be this way. 1/2

Happy International Women’s Day to all referees, observers, coaches, mums and those who continue to inspire others to make positive contributions to the game we all love. We salute you 🫡

Stand with us on #NonLeagueDay 2026 💙 Join The RA in supporting @ProstateUK and raising awareness of the most common cancer in men in the UK. Order your magnetic badge and wear it with pride on the day. Order here shorturl.at/DNdaw #ProstateCancerUK #GrassrootsFootball

🆕 The next meeting of the season for the Women's RA Development Group will take place on thr 28th January, 8pm via Zoom. We are delighted to be joined by Women's Super League Assistant Referee; Ruby Sykes! Ruby will be delivering a session on Delaying the Restart of Play.

Happy New Year from everyone at The Referees' Association, we wish you all the very best for 2026! 🎉

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Referees’ Association! 🎄

ℹ️ Congratulations to all match officials who will represent England on the FIFA list for 2026 ⤵️ #referees #matchofficial

Congratulations to @BootleRefs member Jarred Gillett, who has been appointed Aassistant VAR for the 2025 Intercontinental Cup Final between Paris Saint Germain and CR Flamengo. Congratulations, Jarred! 👏

We see strength in our diversity and value in the unique perspective that everyone brings to football.

The Referees' Association celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. As an inclusive organisation we embrace diversity in all its forms. The RA includes within it's members the first wheelchair referee in the UK and colleagues with a variety of challenges.

ℹ️ We’re delighted to announce that former Premier League referee Graham Scott, will be our guest speaker for our Zoom Christmas special event. 📆 Tuesday 16th Dec 🗣️Graham Scott ⏰ 7:30pm 📍Zoom To book your place, head over to our members area. 👉 rb.gy/4dzjkr

RA board member Phil Reade recently presented West Bromwich RA member, Craig Taylor, who was the Reserve Assistant Referee for the 2025 FA Cup Final, with his RA award. This was presented when Craig was the guest speaker at Wolverhampton RA's meeting. Congratulations, Craig!

We’re delighted to announce that former Premier League referee Graham Scott, will be our guest speaker for our Zoom Christmas special event. 📆 Tuesday 16th Dec 🗣️Graham Scott ⏰ 7:30pm 📍Zoom To book your place, head over to our members area. 👉 rb.gy/4dzjkr

𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 | With #StormClaudia causing terrible weather across the UK, The FA have provided information about having plans in place for any pitch inspection that may be required this weekend. Please read the important information below ⤵️

We will remember them. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Not long until we welcome EFL Referee, Farai Hallam, as our guest speaker. 📆 Thursday 13th November 🗣️ Farai Hallam ⏰ 7:30pm 📍 Zoom Sign up via the link below ⤵️ shorturl.at/W6637 #referee #referedevelopment

On this Remembrance Sunday, we remember them. #RemembranceSunday

ℹ️ We are pleased to announce that EFL referee Farai Hallam as our guest speaker. 📆 Thursday 13th Nov 🗣️Farai Hallam ⏰ 7:30pm 📍Zoom 🔁 Please do share this information with your fellow RA members. Register your place below. rb.gy/d3fvnv