NORFOLK
About the Society
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Welcome to the official website of Norfolk Referees' Society, the County Referees' Association affiliated to the Referees' Association of England.
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 RAE 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 07930 505369
Fakenham - Peter Dagless 01362 693265
Gt Yarmouth - Stuart Reeve 01493 731651
King's Lynn - David Pinder 01553 849920
North Walsham - David Myhill 01692 405021
Norwich - Stephen Ames 01603 893905
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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 RAE Representative in the foyer at all NCFA Disciplinary Commissions. The Representative will offer advice and support to referees before and after attendance at 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).
NEWS & ADVICE
July 2008: County RAE secretary Brian Gadd will receive The FA's Volunteer Workforce Award. The award recognises Brian's tremendous contribution over many years, particualrly during his illness earlier in the year.
July: The FA has stated that level 5 referees who are season ticket holders at a club will not be promoted in future. This follows poor availability from some referees promoted to level 4.
18thJune:
Norwich member Darren Cann completed his second match as assistant to Howard Webb at Euro 2008 in the Spain v Greece match.
May:
Congratulations to Gt Yarmouth member Lee Betts on his promotion to Assistant Referee on the Football League.
April:
Congratulations to North Walsham member Jerry Kelly on his promotion to level 3 (subject to passing the fitness test) and to Gt Yarmouth member Lee Betts on his appointment as assistant referee on The FA County Youth Cup Final.
March:
23 members of the RAE in Norfolk have received County Cup Final appointments and 9 of the 11 promoted referees are RAE members. A good advert for membership!
12th February:
The Chief Executive of Norfolk FA has given his assurance that he will take seriously the concerns expressed with regard to various aspects of Disciplinary Commissions.
December 2007:
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.
22nd August 2007:
It is reported that if you have already done a Safeguarding Children (formerly Child Protection) workshop or distance learning, you will not have to do another one. Clarification is still awaited as to whether CRB checks will need to be renewed.
ONGOING ADVICE:
Referees are reminded of the need to control the use 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 some 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 etc consuming alcohol on the touchline during matches at grounds where there are bar facilities, they should report the matter to the appropriate county FA and advise the County RAE 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.
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