Referees Association
Developing and educating referees for over 100 years
From Grassroots to the World Cup Final
Membership for 2024-25 runs from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025 and costs less than one match fee at just £25 for full members (discounted to £16 for under 18’s )
New members are just £5 for their first year
See also RA membership brochure for more details
The Benefits of Membership of The Referees’ Association:-
1. The RA is England’s leading referee support network with over 250 meeting points across England
2. Development of career and personal development
3. Monthly development meetings which include great speakers, training, friendship & camaraderie
4. Full support together with advice and guidance to help and assist in your development and promotion
5. National Newsletter
6. Mentoring
7. Local, County and Regional RA Events
8. Annual awards presentation evening
9. Refereeing Kit and Equipment at discounted prices
10. National RA Development Day combining practical referee training with educational workshops
11. National RA Website www.the-ra.org
12. National RA-FA Youth Council who build up development modules for use in LRAs
13. Market leading insurance designed by referees for referees when officiating or attending refereeing business events
14. Equipment insurance
15. Driver Assist Legal Cover
16. Representation of members within the football family
17. Best advice & support if ever assaulted
18. Advice & support if charged with disciplinary offence
19. Advice & support if suspended
20. RA Representation on the FA Referees’ Committee
21. RA Representation on the FA Council
22. RA Service Awards
23. RA Benevolent Fund
24. Discount of kit/supplies at The RA Shop – USE CODE TEAMREF2023 IN THE CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 10% OFF!