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Our next session is just around the corner and is all about the importance of managing your emotions and maintaining control as a referee.
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Wednesday 28 October (7pm)
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Dyspraxia Awareness Week may be over, but Ali Wilson's story will always be relevant and inspirational! ๐
Make sure you check it out. โฌ๏ธ
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The road to Wembley continues in the #EmiratesFACup ๐๏ธ
Have a great weekend! ๐
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By listening to the thoughts of young referees, regularly checking in and creating an environment where they can speak freely, you can show their voice matters.
#PlaySafe
Don't miss our chat with Ali Wilson and Peter Leonard marking ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐
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Ali's journey into refereeing is really inspiring, and ensuring that pathway is open to everyone is at the core of what we do. ๐ซถ
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๐จ Officiating on the European stage ๐ฅ
Congratulations to @amputeefootball referee Juliette Forgham, who was recently selected as a match official for the EAFF Conference League in Bucharest โ at Droitwich, England
ICYMI | We are proud to have launched a new referee development curriculum to transform our approach to referee education across grassroots football in England. ๐
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Congratulations to Mo Matadar and Abid Hussain for their recognition at the recent @AFootballAwards ๐
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Last weekend we delivered our first Women's FA CORE camp of the season!
Creating a balanced agenda of on-field development and classroom based learning in a supportive environment ๐ฅ
โ at Oddingley, England
Today marks the start of Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2026! ๐
To mark this, we had the privilege of speaking to Ali Wilson and Peter Leonard at @WestmorlandFA to find out more about Ali's journey into refereeing.
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Your #FeaturedAppointments for the weekend are all about the FA Vase! ๐๏ธ
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We are proud to have launched a new referee development curriculum to transform our approach to referee education across grassroots football in England. ๐
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"We're strongest when we cheer each other on"
Some snaps from the first Women's FA CORE camp of the season โฝ๏ธ โ at Oddingley, England
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Become a referee with The FA's Deaf Community Referee Course!
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For Deaf people aged 14+
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Supported by Deaf developers and BSL signers
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Learn the skills to officiate grassroots football
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Sunday 8 November
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Find out more and book your place today: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/oโฆ
Northern Premier League our area of focus for this weekend's #FeaturedAppointments ๐
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Looking to try something new?
Why not take the free Futsal Laws of the Game module? โฝ
Follow @FAFutsalRefs for more info.
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The FA is seeking a passionate and driven Women's Refereeing Recruitment & Retention Officer to help shape the future of women's refereeing in England!
This role is a part-time position, requiring 3 days per week in the role.
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Your #FeaturedAppointments this weekend focus on the FA Women's National League Cup. ๐๏ธ
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Make sure you download our Mental Health Guidance designed specifically for referees. ๐
Learn how to help yourself and others. ๐ฅ
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