Reading Referees' Association retweeted
⚠️ Could something said in the heat of the moment put your refereeing career at risk?
RA Welfare and Support Officer Ray Herb explains why words matter—and what to do if an allegation is made against you.
Read more 👇🏼
the-ra.org/news/how-times-ha…
🤖 Made with AI
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
She led in a time it felt uncomfortable. Being a first occurs because one stands on the shoulders of unknown giants who came before. But being the face is uncomfortable but inspiring for others. Thank you, Sian. It’s bigger than you will ever know but the impact can be seen.
"To the young girl who simply loved refereeing, we did it. Thank you, football."
Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis MBE has announced her retirement from officiating after a remarkable career, to take up the role of Senior Manager - Women Referees with The FA.
Since reaching the Premier League in 2010, at the time only the second female to ever do so, Massey-Ellis has officiated on over 150 top-flight matches. Alongside a plethora of domestic milestones, including five Women's FA Cup finals and becoming the first female appointed to both the FA Community Shield and Men’s FA Cup final, she also has an impressive international resume. She has been involved in three UEFA Women’s Champions League finals, four UEFA Women's EUROs, two FIFA Women’s World Cups and she was also the first English woman appointed to a men's European fixture.
🔗 Read more here: the-fa.com/rfeu4r
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
We are underway again 🏆
The draw for the 1st round of the @BerksandBucksFA Men’s Senior Cup has been completed today ⬇️
Good luck to all teams in R1 and welcome to @Maidenhead_Town who play in their 1st Senior Cup Competition 👋
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
📢 Female referees – this one's for you!
Our dedicated Women's RA Development Group brings together officials from across the country for quarterly online sessions featuring elite female match officials, networking opportunities and referee development.
the-ra.org/find-your-lra
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
LAW CHANGES 2026/27
An attacker challenges a defender, who falls to the ground in the middle of the field and pretends to have been fouled, despite there being no contact. The referee stops play, awards a free kick for the defender’s team and shows a yellow card (YC) to the attacker, which is their second YC in the match and results in a red card (RC).
May the video assistant referee (VAR) inform the referee about a ‘clear and obvious error’ so that the incident is reviewed?
➡️ bit.ly/VideoAssistantReferee…
➡️ bit.ly/VideoMatchOfficials
➡️ bit.ly/_VAR_Principles
Download the official Laws of the Game app:
➡️ bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid
➡️ bit.ly/LawsApp_iOS
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
LAW CHANGES 2026/27
After an unsuccessful pass by Team A, the ball is heading out for a throw-in. While it is still on the field of play, very close to the touchline, a ball boy/girl catches the ball in an attempt to help restart the game quickly.
What is the correct decision?
➡️ bit.ly/Extra_Persons_
➡️ bit.ly/_Dropped_Ball
Download the official Laws of the Game app:
➡️ bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid
➡️ bit.ly/LawsApp_iOS
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳
Don't forget the @theifab Laws of the Game for 2026-27 are now in effect.
Details 👉 theifab.com
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Ready to start your refereeing journey? We still have places available on our FA Referee Courses taking place this Summer.
📍 Wokingham: ow.ly/yttl50ZjVSr
📍 Aldermaston: ow.ly/5SuW50ZjVSq
📍 Aylesbury: ow.ly/oIvK50ZjVSt
📍 Burnham: ow.ly/H7iV50ZjVSs
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
LAW CHANGES 2026/27
A defender competes with an attacker for the ball and commits a careless tackle outside the penalty area which denies the opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO). The referee allows play to continue as the ball goes to another attacking player who gains possession of the ball, takes a shot and scores a goal.
What is the correct decision?
➡️ bit.ly/Referee_Powers
➡️ bit.ly/_Sanctions
Download the official Laws of the Game app:
➡️ bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid
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Reading Referees' Association retweeted
📣 Join us at the BBFA Referee Conference 2026!
Take your refereeing to the next level with a full day of development, learning and networking at the BBFA Referee Conference.
📅 Sunday 19th July
🕙 10:00 – 15:00
📍 Burnham FC
🔗 Book your place today: ow.ly/FYHg50Zj3cK
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
🚨 Applications are now open for the BBFA Centre of Refereeing Excellence (CORE) Programme for the 2026/27 season.
📍 *Trial Dates*
Buckingham – 6 July
Reading – 12 July
Marlow – 22 July
Apply now: ow.ly/coJQ50Zj3es
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Our cohort of 50+ new Step 3 / 4 referees were recently put through their paces at the New Level 3 induction day last weekend 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Continuing to strive towards creating a positive environment for greater learning and development 😃
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
What does it take to reach the top in refereeing?
FIFA's latest feature offers a fascinating insight into "Team One" – the officials preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Read more 👇
inside.fifa.com/news/team-on…
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
We are delighted to announce the official launch of the BBFA Female Referee Community.
📅 Date: 29 June 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 Venue: Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury
We are thrilled to be joined by Sophie Dennington, WSL Referee and FIFA Assistant Referee!
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Players may wear non-dangerous accessories if they are safely and securely covered; dangerous items must be removed and not taped or covered.
Match officials may also wear non-dangerous accessories in addition to the compulsory equipment.
Keep up to date with all Law changes: bit.ly/Changes26_27
Download the official Laws of the Game app: bit.ly/Laws_App_
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
To prevent time-wasting, the player being substituted must leave the field of play within TEN SECONDS of the substitution board being shown or, where there is no board, of the referee’s signal for the substitution to take place.
Where the ten seconds are exceeded and the substitute is prevented from entering the field of play, the player being substituted is only cautioned (yellow card) if the delay is excessive.
Find out more: bit.ly/Ten-second_substituti…
Keep up to date with all changes: bit.ly/Changes26_27
Download the official Laws of the Game app: bit.ly/Laws_App_
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Africa's top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed 🚨
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Levelling up! 📈
Congratulations to our 23 newly promoted Level 6 Junior County Referees! 👏
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Congratulations to our officials who have received promotions 👏
Reading Referees' Association retweeted
Great to see some @ReadingRefs in here. thanks for a great season Andrew
Another video, featuring some of the officials from my matches this season.
@fiberkshire @WokinghamToday @BracknellRa @ComCoFL @bracknellsunday @tvcwfl @ThamesValleyPL @SthRgnWFL @FA @BerksandBucksFA @RefsAssociation