NORFOLK
About the Association
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Welcome to the official website of Norfolk Referees' Association, the County Referees' Association affiliated to the Referees' Association.
We have six branches in the County:
Central & South Norfolk, Fakenham, Gt Yarmouth, King's Lynn, North Walsham and Norwich.
We actively pursue the interests of Norfolk RA members and work closely with NORFOLK COUNTY FA. Detailed information about the registration and administration of referees in the County can be found on their website www.norfolkfa.com (To access other websites click on the Links Page facility opposite).
Branch membership details can be obtained from:
Central & South Norfolk - Tony Collins 01379 651436
Fakenham - Peter Dagless 01362 693265
Gt Yarmouth - Andy Clark 07790 493424
King's Lynn - David Pinder 01553 849920
North Walsham - David Myhill 01692 405021
Norwich - Richard Pace 01603 702830
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NRA County Committee Meetings:
The County Committee meets on the third Thursday each month during the season, apart from November when the meeting is usually held at the end of the month. No meeting is normally scheduled for December.
Through the Branch network the Committee provides an RA Representative in the foyer at all NCFA Disciplinary Commissions. The Representative will offer advice and support to referees before and after appearance in the Commission.
Branch Meetings: Branches meet locally once a month during the season. Meeting nights vary (details can be obtained from the secretaries listed above).
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Norfolk Referees' Association particularly requests referees to note the following items:
Referees are reminded of the need to control the use by participants of 'industrial language' that can be deemed Offensive, Insulting or Abusive.
Referees must take care when recording cautions and send offs. Do not rely on team sheets because on occasions players have worn a shirt with a different number to that recorded on the team sheet.
If referees experience problems as a result of spectators or other persons consuming alcohol on the touchline during matches they should report the matter to the appropriate county FA and advise the County RA via the email facility on this website.
Referees are reminded that metal cup hooks for goal nets are illegal. Do not allow a match to proceed if these items are in use. Also, the minimum age for a player in adult football is 16 at grassroots level.
Please report to the county FA and relevant league any teams wearing black or very dark kit.
The County Committee would like to hear from any members who come across clubs with no toilet facilities at the ground. Details can be sent via the email button on this website.
Don't forget that Norfolk RA 15 year meritorious service awards can be applied for and that Norfolk FA has long service awards for referees. Speak to your Branch secretary if you think you are eligible.
NEWS
30th April - Please note: Due to a fire at the building which houses the email server for this website's email facility and for the secretary of the county RA, email contact is not avaliable until further notice.
The CRA AGM will take place on Thursday 17th May at 7.30pm at The FDC, Bowthorpe.
22nd April: CONGRATULATIONS: Norfolk RA member Lee Betts on his appointment as Assistant Referee on The FA Vase Final.
CONGRATULATIONS: Norfolk RA member Alex Guy on his promotion to Level 3.
27th March: This year 9 Norfolk RA young members are taking the opportunity to attend RA Conference in July at no cost to themselves. This arrangement is made in conjunction with Norfolk FA and our thanks to them for their assistance.
27th March: Congratulations to all RA members in Norfolk who have been promoted and/or received a county cup final appointment.
26th March: Norfolk Referees' Association welcomes the new Norfolk FA Referees' Appointments Officer Mark Goldsmith into membership of the RA. Mark has joined Norwich Society. We wish Mark well in his new role.
February: The County Committee is pleased to reveal that RA membership in Norfolk is on the increase. Particularly pleasing is the significant increase in the number of under-18 members. Nationally, membership shows a slight decrease on this time last season so Norfolk's success is even more rewarding.
1st February: Congratulations to Norfolk official Mark Chalkley in being one of only 8 young referees in the country to be selected by The FA to referee at the prestigious Dallas Cup tournament in America.
1st November 2011: The County RA Committee has expressed some concern about aspects of the Anglian Combination's instruction regarding referees to have a meeting with managers and captains prior to kick off. In particular, the committee is concerned about how new/inexperienced referees might handle a potentially awkward situation.
18th October: Two Norwich members received the RA's 50 year membership Award at the Society's Dinner meeting on 17th October. Congratulations to Donny Nichols & Ron Thompson.
September: This season the previous time based suspension system for players will be replaced by a match day suspension system at ALL levels of local football apart from Youth League & Cup matches. This means players who are dismissed from the field of play will be suspended for 1, 2 or 3 matches similar to suspensions imposed at higher levels of the game. This change will not affect the way referees deal with dismissals or misconduct.
1st September: Check out page 55 of the Norfolk FA handbook. There are changes to County Cup rules regarding extra time.
August: Congratulations to Norwich member Donny NIchols on achieving The FA's 50 Year Service to Football Award. The Award was presented at Norfolk FA's Gala Dinner on 25th August.
18th June: The FA has confirmed that the upper age limit for mixed (boys & girls) football will increase to U-13 next season. The previous limit was U-11 but following legal advice The FA has decided to make the increase.
20th May: The winners of the County Committee's annual Awards are:
The George Watts Memorial Trophy (member of the year) - Keith Vertigan (Fakenham) for his many years of service to referees and as chairman of Fakenham Society.
The Brian Gadd Memorial Award (for refereeing achievement): Tom Nield (North Walsham) for being nominated to level 3 at the age of 20.
Congratulations to both winners.
19th April 2011: Congratulations to Darren Cann on another Award - this time being the joint recipient of the PFA Merit Award along with Howard Webb and Mike Mullarkey. Nice to know that the playing side of the game recognises their tremendous achievements in officiating at the Champions League & World Cup Finals.
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WORLD CUP FINAL, SOUTH AFRICA 2010
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2010
Norfolk RA member Darren Cann achieved the magnificent feat of being appointed assistant referee on both these Finals in the same year.
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A Reminder:
The FA has instigated Continuous Service Awards for 25, 40 & 50 consecutive years involvement in refereeing (as a referee, instructor, assessor etc). Application forms are available via branch secretaries and applications should be made direct to Norfolk FA.
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