Reading Referees’ Association
They who scream loudest
Wrexham v Stockport | Sat 22 March 2025 This penalty decision has caused a bit of a stir amongst fans and referees alike. And when that happens, there’s usually cause…
Behaviour Improvement – Referee FT Reports
Referees are being required to submit match reports on Full-Time. This will allow Berks & Bucks FA to monitor respect marks for clubs, and to track improvement – or not…
Double Jeopardy
Words not written in IFAB’s Laws of the Game, but very much a critical reference to changes and amendments to law in the last few seasons. For reference, “double jeopardy”…
Research: Stress in Football Referees
We have received the following request from Hafidzul Hanif Bin Hardiman at Reading University, who is kindly asking for your help and participation: Click here to complete the survey I…
Refereeing in Ramadan
Alhamdulillah! The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us. For Muslims across the globe, these few weeks are a sacred time for worshipping Allah. They offer an opportunity for devotion, reflection…
2025 FA Referee Recognition Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 FA Referee Recognition Awards. Nominations close at 11.59pm on Saturday 22 March 2025
Reading RA exists to provide development, support, and welfare for referees across Reading and the wider Berkshire area. As a registered branch of The Referees’ Association, full membership provides a wide range of benefits.
Perhaps the greatest impact for many members is having others around them; being a part of the referee community in the local area. Networking with friends and colleagues at our monthly open meetings provides a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another’s match events, and helps assure your refereeing remains an enjoyable experience.
Especially after having a difficult game (and sometimes that’s absolutely on ourselves), you need not feel alone nor disheartened. Whether you have a potential welfare concern, or just need a pep talk; Reading RA Welfare Officers, and other members are just a phone call away.
When a society of referees embrace the opportunity to learn from mistakes, and share confidence in successes to better our quality of refereeing; we will have a positive impact on all involved in football.
Join Reading RA today. Or feel free to meet us first at one of our open meetings at Earley Home Guard Social Club on the third Thursday of every month.
For those living to the east of the county, you may be interested in meeting our friends and colleagues at Bracknell RA.
