Colleagues:

It is with much sadness and regret that I have to advise you that Laura Ritchie has now notified us in writing of her decision to resign as RA Chair, and also from the RA Board, as of 12/05/15.

This development came unexpectedly, and was made by Laura for personal reasons which were not expanded on in her letter of resignation hence we would ask you all to please respect her decision accordingly.

As current RA Vice-Chairman, I will therefore be taking on with immediate effect the role of Acting Chairman of the Association until after the AGM and Conference Weekend in early July 2015, when the Officers for 2015/16 will be elected.

The Association is very grateful to Laura for the many contributions she has made to the RA during her period on the Board, and for her valued efforts during her short time as its Chair. We all send her every good wishes for the future.

Best Regards,

Ian .

Ian Campbell – Acting Chairman

Please click the link to find out more about the RA Conference 2015: Conference 2015 info

Eve-of-Final Rally

Friday 29 May 2015
Doors open at 5.30pm
One Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AA

This year’s Eve of Rally is in conjunction with the RA-FA Youth Council which will be a training/development evening with two senior match officials starting at 18:00, before meeting the FA Cup final match officials at 19:00. It has just been announced that, FA Cup Final Fourth Official, Craig Pawson and, FA Cup Final Reserve Assistant Referee, Harry Lennard will be delivering the interactive development session at 18:00. This is the first time delegates will be receiving training from the FA Cup Final officials the day before the game!

A very enjoyable evening is assured in the company of many other top referees, some of whom have ‘been there and done it’. You will receive a souvenir Rally Programme, autographed by the 2015 match officials. A bar and light refreshments will be available.

Come and meet Jon Moss and his team and hear what they have to say about their preparations for the big match. A number of former FA Cup Final officials will also be in attendance as well as senior FA personnel.

Tickets are now available from RA Head Office priced at £12.00 each for adults and £6.00 for those under 18.
Email the slip below to: ra@footballreferee.org and pay by credit card
or Post the slip below to:
The Referees’ Association, 1b Bagshaw Close, Ryton on Dunsmore Warwickshire CV8 3EX
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