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Tadcaster Albion Juniors Football Gala
Tadcaster Albion Juniors are looking for referees for their gala this weekend:
The tournament is on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2015 at Riverside Primary School, Tadcaster.
We are seeking referees for one or both days.
The tournament will run from 9a.m. to about 5p.m. on each day.
We will pay £30 per day plus supply you a delicious lunch from our famous tournament barbeque.
There are U7s up to U16s. Evens on one day odds on the next.
If interested, please contact Ewan Merer: ewan@merer.net or 07979 207 004.
Videos & Articles from Mal Davies – 8 May 2015
FOOTBALL LEAGUE : Play-off semi-finals appointments
YOU-ARE-THE-REF.COM discuss incidents from last weekend
KEITH HACKETT : The importance of presence as a referee
ALAN BIGGS : Foy, Dowd and Cann should form PGMOL coaching team
UEFA : Champions League S/Fs first leg appointments
PAUL REJER : Offside — Gaining an Advantage
Referees need help — not constant criticism
Oddballs they are, but goalkeepers are not protected by referees
INDIA : Learning is the key to refereeing success
ITALY : Week of red cards raises more questions about Italian referees
Minutes of the 7 May 2015 Meeting
Minutes of meeting held on May 7th 2015
At NHS Club with 11 members present.
Lowest recorded attendance in minutes. Minutes go back to 1964.
The chairman opened the meeting explaining that a CFA promotion seminar was taking place that evening.
Apologies were received from Mssrs C Ledgeway; McEvoy; P Ballantyne; Ham; Bishop; Suchecki; Godson; Allanby; Shiers; and Greenway.
Mins of last meeting, were taken as read and accepted, no matters arising.
Dinner, A Thornton gave a report on the dinner. A few points were raised and discussed. Overall venue was accepted and to return next year.
Membership, subs were now due £23.00
There then followed an open session which covered many topics; creating interest in RA, expectations of newer members; helping players/parents involved in youth U11-U8s aware of the laws. Dave King to contact Barry Casterton as to the viability of holding a training night with clubs etc. Various problems were raised and hopefully constructive advice given.
Meeting closed at 9.15
Ian Hotchkies
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting – 7 May 2015
Minutes of AGM held on 7th May 2015
at NHS Club, with 11 members present.
This was lowest attendance in the minutes which go back to 1964.
The chairman opened the AGM by saying that the CFA were holding a promotions seminar along with the local FA finals .
Apologies were received from Mssrs; C Ledgeway; Unwin; G Hartley; Smith; Luff; McEvoy; P Ballantyne; Ham; Bishop; Suchecki; Godson; Allanby; Shiers; and Greenway.
Mins last AGM were read, no matters arising.
Secretary’s Report, was given no matters arising.
Treasurers Report, Dave King gave a report saying we were in a healthy position.
Election of Officers, committee was elected as follows;
President/Secretary.. Ian Hotchkies; Chairman/Treasurer.. John Ledgeway; V/Chair.. P Ballantyne; Training Officer..David King; Membership Secretary.. Sam Bayley; Supplies..Brandon Bishop. Committee; Geoff Hartley; Brian Smith; Dave Milburn; Jonny Ham; James Unwin; Conor Ledgeway; Jan Suchecki. Ex Officio.. Tony Thornton. CRA Reps; I Hotchkies; D King. Auditor; Ron Price
There being no permissible business the meeting closed at 7.59.
Ian Hotchkies
RA Conference 2015 Info
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Meet the FA Cup Final Match Officials – Eve of the Final Rally 2015
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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I apply for — Adult tickets and –Youth U18 tickets for the Eve-Of-Final Rally on 29th May 2015.
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Tickets will be strictly first come basis, book early to avoid disappointment.
Videos & Articles from Mal Davies – 1 May 2015
YOU-ARE-THE-REF.COM discuss incidents from lst weekend’s games
PAUL GARDNER : Concussion dangers still not fully accepted
MICHAEL OLIVER still tip for the top with right coaching
KEITH HACKETT on being a ref in youth soccer
KEITH HACKETT : Where referees need to raise their awareness – and how
PAUL REJER discusses DOGSO and playing advantage
FIFA : Officials undergo intensive preparations ahead of Women’s World Cup finals
RANDY VOGT : The skin cancer dilemma for refs
Players and referees must communicate
OFC Champions League Final 2015 : appointments
CONCACAF Champions League Final, 2nd leg: appointments. 1st leg score : 1-1 aet.
GREECE : Ex-FIFA referee and current MP speaks out on football regulations
INDIA : Referees’ workshops conducted with the PGMOL
JAPAN : Referees’ exchange programme with Australia
SOUTH AFRICA : Goalkeeper fined R50,000 (£2,750) for referee social media rant
RA Board Member Ballot Results
We would like to thank all those who put themselves forward for election, for your interest and enthusiasm and would like to confirm the results as follows
| Paul Field | 2018 |
| John Key | 1399 |
| Derek Mansfield | 494 |
| Vincent Penfold | 1018 |
| Reg Pullen | 456 |
| Arran Williams | 1040 |
| John Wilson | 1311 |
Therefore Paul Field, John Key and John Wilson are elected Board Members from 3rd July 2015.
Des Coulson
For those of you who know Des Coulson, he was rushed into James Cook for an emergency heart operation last night. The operation was a success and all being well Des hopes to be home tomorrow.