RA statement
30 Jan 24 | News
Support
We have a fully qualified welfare and legal team to help support you through any issues you might have, both on and off the pitch.
Development
Through a mixture of local and national events, we offer a wide range of training and development opportunities for match officials of all ages, abilities and levels.
Benefits
We have partnered up with a whole host of different well-respected brands to offer our members fantastic benefits on a range of products and services.
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Support
We have a fully qualified welfare and legal team to help support you through any issues you might have, both on and off the pitch.
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Development
Through a mixture of local and national events, we offer a wide range of training and development opportunities for match officials of all ages, abilities and levels.
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Benefits
We have partnered up with a whole host of different well-respected brands to offer our members fantastic benefits on a range of products and services.
Alongside support you'll benefit from discounts with our various partners
Receive a further 10% off kit at Sporting Touch
Receive advice from our welfare team around assault, FA charges and more. Our legal team is also available if required.
Attend our two development events with Premier League match officials
Receive monthly training sessions from your local branch
Access mentors through your local branch to help improve your refereeing
We have you covered no matter the situation
Take advantage from exclusive benefits from Soccer Supplement, REFSIX, Pure Gym and RED Driving School
Meet and network with colleagues in the local area
Throughout my career The Referees’ Association has been a constant source of advice, guidance and support.Howard Webb - FIFA World Cup Final Referee
Membership of The RA has been an essential part of my development and I struggle to see how any aspiring referee can achieve their goals without the support offered by The RA.
Being a member has so many different benefits; the opportunity to attend meetings with colleagues and learn from their experiences, a sounding board to ask questions of more experienced referees, the training sessions and guest speakers at branch meetings, not to mention the protection and legal assistance of the RA should it ever be needed.Michael Oliver - FIFA & Premier League Referee
Our Partnerships
Partnerships are often formed between individuals, agencies or organisations with a shared interest to address specific issues. Our evidence reveals that our members young and old often require mental, emotional, financial, medical help, support and guidance. The Referees’ Association champion the work of those agencies that provide this support in times of need. Should you require support please contact the relevant agency below or the RA Head Office.
Learn more
Join the Referees Association
The National RA recommends that prospective members should join through their local LRA, the easiest way being to attend one of the many local association meetings that take place across the country on a regular (usually monthly) basis. Find your nearest branch now.
Alternatively, online membership is now available for any referee who wishes to take up central membership. The National RA will then allocate you a local branch. Join now.