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.
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 - Stuart Reeve 01493 731651
King's Lynn - David Pinder 01553 849920
North Walsham - David Myhill 01692 405021
Norwich - Richard Pace 01603 702830
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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 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' Society 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.
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
August: Referees will have noticed that their address no longer appears in the Norfolk FA handbook. This change was supported by Norfolk RA as it was felt that it would afford referees a degree of privacy.
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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. The RA was well represented at both Finals with referee Howard Webb and the other assistant referee Mike Mullarkey also appointed to the two Finals Congratulations to them all.
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6th June: Thanks to the generous support of Norfolk FA six young RA members in the county attended the RA Conference in Solihull on 5th June free of any cost to themselves. They took part in interactive workshops led by top officials such as Steve Bennett and Martin Atkinson. Thanks go to Norfolk FA RDO Barry Knight for his chauffering duties.
21st May: Walter Lloyd-Smith (Norwich Branch) will take over as editor of the Bulletin for next season.
21st May: At the County Committee meeting on 20th May Vince Roper (Central & South Norfolk Branch) was elected as chairman, succeeeding Peter Francis who received the George Watts Trophy in recognition of his long service in a variety of roles.
18th May: The first ever presentation of the County Committee's Brian Gadd Memorial Award for Refereeing Achievement was made at Norwich Society's AGM on 17th May to Darren Cann in recognition of being selected for the World Cup Finals. Brian was the long serving secretary of the County Committee when he passed away in 2008. The Award was presented by Mrs Christine Gadd.
April: The RAE ceased to exist on 1st April 2010 and members in England now come under the newly constituted Referees' Association. Wales and N. Ireland will no longer come under the overall control of the RA and will have their own automonous associations. This is seen as a major step forward for all the associations.
March: 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.
October 2009: The FA is awaiting clarification from the Government as to whether referees will come within new Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups legislation due to be implemented. Until the situation is clarified referees will not be required to renew their CRB check.
4th December 2008 (Wedding Rings): Norfolk FA has issued a statement, the basis of which indicates that referees registered with Norfolk may allow a player, at grassroots level, who is unable to remove his plain band wedding ring to take part provided the ring is safely taped. The referee should make a report of the circumstances to Norfolk FA as soon as possible after the game. Other jewellery & rings must be removed. This interim statement has been issued pending further instructions from The FA.
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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