Following the sad news of Alan’s death in early January, we can announce that funeral arrangements have now been made
Alan Dennison receiving the first Lol Cussons award from Chairman John Ledgeway and Lol’s son Dave on 11 Feb 2011
Funeral
Wednesday 24 January 2024
10am
at St Paulinas RC Church
Monkton Road, York, Yo31 9AX
Invitations afterwards at New Earswick Bowls Club, York, YO32
Alan’s wife, Patricia, would be delighted if Alan can have a good send off
All are welcome
FA Referee Awards at Club Wembley – 5 June 2023
The National FA asked for nominations for 12 prestigious awards and David King was nominated for a “Lifetime Achievement Award” to refereeing
This award is for someone in the refereeing community who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, administration and servicing of officiating and who has made a career-long contribution to refereeing, creating a legacy of improved outcomes for individuals, communities, and the wider population
Along with many others he travelled to Wembley on the 5 June (his birthday) with his wife, Yvonne
At the dinner on the evening David was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement” Award from the FA….to his surprise; a day not to be forgotten
David was very humbled by this tremendous award for over 50 years service to refereeing including mentoring, observing, tutoring, coaching, etc and still continues today
19 May 2023
At Delta Marriott Hotel, York
Guests Howard Webb and Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb
Over 60 members / guests attended the annual dinner and were treated to a great event
The annual awards were made to the FA Cup officials (Sophie Wood was present to accept her Junior Cup tankard from Bibi)
The Chairman’s Trophy and the Lol Cussons Award both went to Conor Ledgeway for his work during the season….he eve had the audacity to win the “Numbers Board” first prize
There were also important awards from the National RA presented by John Wilson:
York RA were awarded the Silver Quest (accepted by the President)
Ian Hotchkies received his RA 50 year Award
Ian was then presented with his Life Membership of the National RA
Both awards to Ian were well deserved for over 40 years as York RA Secretary
On top of this York RA presented Ian with an appreciation of his time as Secretary…..being replaced by Conor, as agreed at the recent AGM
A brilliant evening with guests Howard and Bibi sharing their careers with everyone
…………………..another very successful year for York RA
19 May 2023 at the Delta Marriott Hotel
National RA member John Wilson presented our President, Ian Hotchkies, with the Silver Quest, having already been awarded the Bronze Award in 2014
This was primarily thanks to the efforts of Conor and Barry for putting the details together for the submission
It shows that the Association is going in the right direction since COVID times and all that brought
Well done to everyone involved
Annual Dinner Event
Date: Friday 20 May 2022 starting 1930 hrs
Venue: York Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, YORK
Guests: Andy and Bobby Madley…..The Madley Brothers
Tickets: £25* cost price (subsidised)……£5 supplement for Beef*
Menu: Choices for starter, main course and desserts….see flyer below
You can chose your options and send payment to John Ledgeway, Treasurer or pay directly into the York RA bank account
We wish all our members and families a Happy Christmas ……
York RA Committee
Ian Hotchkies honoured by the FA for his services
At the November meeting Ian was presented with his 50 Year FA Award by the Chairman
This was well deserved for his time in local football………played with Cliftonville, Secretary / President of York RA, former Secretary of NRCRA, former Chairman of the York Minor League, etc.
Many congratulations Ian from all at York RA….a genuine Sterling award
Information you may find useful……from the RA
A night with the Elite: In collaborationwith Give To Local – Refereeing Webinar 15th April 6PM-8PM
A young referee from Durham has arranged the below and attached event. I would be grateful if you could distribute to your membership and include the below bullet points in the email (please note that the bullet points are taken directly from Joe Blackbourne’s email, who is the organiser of the event).
The event has some outstanding guest speakers and is supporting the If U Care Share Charity.
Friday, 22 May 2020
at York Marriott Hotel
This annual celebration of refereeing in York and District, with guest Andy Madley, PGMOL Premiership and FIFA Refere