An Evening with Graham Scott
There is still time to book onto Berks and Bucks FA’s evening with Premier League referee, Graham Scott. Thursday 23 Jan at the Mad Stad.
Author: Aaron Baker
Survey: Developing a unique psychological measure for sports officials
Calling all sports officials! Stuart Carrington, author of Blowing the Whistle: The Psychology Behind Football Refereeing, and Lecturer Sports Coaching Science at St Mary’s University, Twickenham requires your help to further develop a unique psychological measure for sports officials by …
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Are you Mentor Material?
Berks & Bucks FA currently has 48 registered mentors across the counties – 19 with an RG postcode. These 48 are doing a fantastic job, with 75 visits completed so far this season. However, these numbers need to increase significantly …
Walk on the Veteran Side
Berks & Bucks FA have announced their inaugural hosting of a Walking Football Referee Course in February 2025. The FA has relaunched the course this season along with the new and revised FA Walking Football laws. Attending this course will …
Charity Donations to Nairobi, Kenya
Referees, given the season of goodwill, this seems like the ideal time to look again at collating respective old and spare kits and refereeing tools, which we can donate to our friends and colleagues in Nairobi, courtesy of Stephen Smith …
Help protect the beautiful game
As a Match Official in charge of grassroots games, you’ll know how hate at matches can ruin the experience for others. Too often: We’re asking you and everyone in grassroots football – including players, spectators and coaches – to report …
Stephen Green
It is with great sadness we have to report the untimely passing of one of our most revered colleagues, Stephen Green. Stephen was an integral member of the local football community for over 30 years. Having qualified as a referee …
Eight Week Pre-Season Fitness Training Returns in July
We’re pleased to confirm Gary Connolly will again lead weekly pre-season training at Laurel Park, commencing at 7pm for a period of 50 minutes. The sessions are geared towards all fitness levels and will have everybody raring to go for …
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Is Yelling “Goalie’s” a Verbal Distraction?
A talking point in March discussed whether a particular manner of shouting may constitute unsporting behaviour. One of our members referred to an incident during a game on which he was an Assistant Referee. An attacking player was in behind the …
Handball on the Goal Line?
Determining whether an instance of handball is considered a deliberate act can be one of the toughest decisions a referee will make during any game. There are a number of factors to consider and as with all decisions, must be …
