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RefereesDear Club Secretary's - From Referee Appointments
As most of you will be aware, there are occasions when I am unable to appoint a referee, this is mainly in youth football. Following a huge number of requests and queries from clubs and leagues last season I will be inserting ‘Club Referee’ when I am not able to appoint. This gives the club enough notice to try and obtain their own referee for this particular fixture to avoid any issues on the day. Last season I have received a few queries in relation to late appointments i.e. club find a referee and I then appoint when one becomes available. |
The FA regulations for match officials state that a qualified and registered referee takes precedence over any other alternative, especially when officially appointed. Therefore I would ask that to avoid these problems going forward, should a club find their own qualified and registered referee for a match after they have received a ‘Club Referee’ notification from FULL-TIME, that they let me know straight away.
I will then note that and not appoint over the top, giving me the chance to utilise any officials that become available elsewhere.
Please note this procedure is only in place if you are using a qualified and registered referee.
If you have a parent, coach or manager then an appointed referee will take precedence over this at all times.
Best Wishes
Mike Desborough | Referee Liaison Officer
Bedfordshire FA
I will then note that and not appoint over the top, giving me the chance to utilise any officials that become available elsewhere.
Please note this procedure is only in place if you are using a qualified and registered referee.
If you have a parent, coach or manager then an appointed referee will take precedence over this at all times.
Best Wishes
Mike Desborough | Referee Liaison Officer
Bedfordshire FA
REFEREE UPDATES - Mike Desborough Referee Office
December 2016
NEW ADULT REFEREE COURSE COMING SOON - JANUARY 2017
Bedfordshire FA is pleased to annouce an upcoming course specifically for prospective referees in adult football.
The course will take place in the New Year and is aimed directly at candidates aged 15 and over wishing to officiate adult football.
There is potential for funding towards the cost of the course. Please click here for more details.
November 2015
Dear Colleagues
Despite me circulating the league rules and match fees in the Summer and again in September, we are still having issues with referees over charging or coming to me asking for information on rules and expenses etc.
Please see below a link that will take you to a page on the Bedfordshire FA website.
On this page is all the information you require regarding rules, match fees and expenses.
If you are not sure, please refer to this page. http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/referee/appointments/leagues
Thank you.
Best Wishes
Mike Desborough | Referee Liaison Officer | BedfordshireFA
NEW ADULT REFEREE COURSE COMING SOON - JANUARY 2017
Bedfordshire FA is pleased to annouce an upcoming course specifically for prospective referees in adult football.
The course will take place in the New Year and is aimed directly at candidates aged 15 and over wishing to officiate adult football.
There is potential for funding towards the cost of the course. Please click here for more details.
November 2015
Dear Colleagues
Despite me circulating the league rules and match fees in the Summer and again in September, we are still having issues with referees over charging or coming to me asking for information on rules and expenses etc.
Please see below a link that will take you to a page on the Bedfordshire FA website.
On this page is all the information you require regarding rules, match fees and expenses.
If you are not sure, please refer to this page. http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/referee/appointments/leagues
Thank you.
Best Wishes
Mike Desborough | Referee Liaison Officer | BedfordshireFA
Useful Information
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Referee Marking Guidelines | PDF Format
Referee Guidelines | PDF Format Referee Low Mark Form | PDF Format Referee Handbook | PDF Format Referee Rules, Match Fees & Expenses |http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/referee/appointments/leagues |
Who to Contact
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Mike Desborough | Referee Liaison Officer - Bedfordshire FA
Tel: 01582 565111 | Direct Dial: 07803 623374 E-mail: Mike.Desborough@BedfordshireFA.com Web: www.bedfordshirefa.com |
Becoming a Referee
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