We are saddened to announce the death of Joan Thorpe, wife of Life Member and former President Don Thorpe.
Joan passed away peacefully on Wednesday (9 Nov), aged 87 years, surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
[Post note: Funeral at York Crematorium at 3pm on Wed 23 Nov 2016]
The thoughts of everybody at York RA are with the family at this sad time.
Minutes of meeting held at NHS Sports Club on 3rd Nov 2016
With 32 members and guests present.
Chairman welcomed all to the meeting, with members from Scarborough and Barkston Ash RAs in attendance.
Apologies were received from Mssrs P Ballantyne; G Bradbury.
Mins last meeting; on line, no matters arising.
Details were given, regarding a first aid course; polo shirts; Barkston Ash forthcoming RAFA event.
Membership stood at 43.
Problem Corner; Dave King hosted a interactive quiz based on questions with answers required by bodies moving to a choice of one of four corners.
Darren England, ex FIFA assistant now reffing in the Football League then gave a presentation. Starting with an outline of his career, then became interactive with an item called the Iceberg Illusion, followed by clips and group discussions on the findings. This was an entertaining presentation.
There being no more business, meeting closed at 9.45
DERMOT GALLAGHER : Discusses last weekend’s incidents
GRAHAM POLL : The promised crackdown on grappling no longer apparent?
KEITH HACKETT : Our top referees are overworked
BRENTFORD midfielder gets 5-game ban for abusing female official
PAUL REJER : Discusses offside – R/AR dialogue (20th July 2016)
HOWARD WEBB : Blows final whistle on marriage
FIFA : The record-breaking referee developing a new generation
TIM VICKERY : Open season once more on attacking referees
SHE KICKS : Issue 38 now available
EGYPT : Black magic and referee bribed – reasons for Champions League loss
INDIA : Uvena Fernandes is first Indian referee in FIFA final
ITALY : FIFA referee’s house burgled
RUSSIA : Top referee resigns voluntarily
SOUTH AFRICA : Vanishing spray disappears after trial period
Minutes of meeting held on 6th Oct 2016
At NHS Sports & Social Club
With 24 members and guests present.
A moment’s silence was observed in respect of ex RA President Ken Burns and ex magazine editor Paul Gresty.
Apologies were received from Mssrs; P Hartley; Milburn; Luff; Ham; Purdy; McEvoy.
Minutes last meeting; on line with no matters arising.
Dave Milburn, congratulations were given to Dave on being appointed as match commissioner for the Super League Grand Final .
Details were given regarding the dinner (details on line); Polo Shirts; membership and the insurance which has now expired.
Mentoring, James Unwin gave an update on.
Problem Corner, E Shiers/ B Smith/ A Godson all raised topics which were well discussed with Alan Kaye and Dave King giving good advice.
Aaron Bannister our evening guest then gave an interactive presentation of incidents in lower league matches. The floor were invited to decide red/yellow/free kick on them. This created good discussion points.
A o B none
Meeting closed at 9.25
DERMOT GALLAGHER : Discusses last weekend’s incidents
ALAN BRAZIL : Let’’s double elite panel salary and ungag them at the same time
KEITH HACKETT : Collina’s three pillars of match preparation
PAUL REJER : Discusses dealing with dissent (6th July 2016)
HOWARD WEBB : Discusses holding and pushing in the penalty area
GERALD SINDSTADT : Sense has prevailed when it comes to tightening of laws
FIFA regulations for referees and deadline for 2017 nominations
FIFA referee seminar for World Cup hopefuls + video
ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION (AFC) to introduce AARs in AFC cup and club competitions
MARIO BALOTELLI set to escape suspension after referee admits error on red card
Club refuse to restage cuptie after referee incorrectly ordered extra time
AUSTRALIA : A deal has been struck with BLK for all on field and training apparel for officials
ETHIOPIA : Lady referee voted best in Men’s Premier League
RUSSIA : Is she the world’s most beautiful whistle blower?
SOUTH AFRICA : Head of referees warns : Don’t abuse referees
SOUTH KOREA : Club docked points and fine for bribing referees
WALES : History made with father, son & daughter trio officiating Mold Alexandra v Llanberis (4-0)
Twitter Arrives…..
York RA now has a twitter account with the handle @York_RA. Just search for “yorkra” and you will find it.
This has just been processed and will be developed over the next week or so.
It is intended to keep the account relevant and interesting. If you have anything useful why not tweet us.
Any useful / relevant twitter accounts will be followed to make it of interest to all referees.
@York_RA
DERMOT GALLAGHER : Discusses last weekend’s controversial incidents
ALAN BIGGS interviews Rugby League pro super league referee Robert Hicks on use of video – part 2
PAUL REJER : Discusses ‘Goal Line Technology’
KEITH HACKETT : Enjoy your retirement – Phil Dowd
HOWARD WEBB : Names the hardest ground for a referee in the Premier League
NEIL WARNOCK : What’s wrong with me – I’m backing referees!
INFANTINO welcomes first test of video replay
UEFA : Complete list of referees and categories
‘TIE YOUR LACES’ PRANK trips up back-pedalling referee
ASIAN REFEREES on the spot due to protests
ITALY : Eurovita sponsor referees
POLAND : An interview with Poland’s No.1 referee, Szymon Marciniak
Minutes of meeting held on 1st September
At NHS Club with 23 members and guests.
Prior to the meeting there was a meeting with the latest intake from the forthcoming course hosted by Sam Bayley and James Unwin, and supported by other senior members. They were invited to stay for the main meeting.
The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting including the parents of the new young referees.
Apologies were received from Mssrs Milburn; Heward; King; Butler.
Minutes of last meeting were on line, no matters arising
Membership Subs are now overdue, and increase to £25 if not paid by the end of this month.
Polo Shirts: York RA have decided to get our own, and the committee were modelling them. They are on sale from Brandon or via the website at £15. Cash with order, if we have run out of stock. Thanks given to Dave King for his work in organising them.
Problem Corner: not wanting to frighten the young recruits dissent was left of the topics. Things covered included fees/expenses; AR co operation; unusual incidents were all discussed.
Due to a SENIOR MOMENT by the secretary who had a mix up with dates, our guest would not be with us. Sam and Jonny used resources on the RA website to host a presentation on simulation.
A o B Dinner to be held 22 April at Marriott.
Meeting closed at 9.15
