Derby & South Derbyshire RA

Simply amazing! 🤩⬇️🙌🏻🙌🙌🏽🙌🏿

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Congratulations to our members appointed to Women's FA Cup

Congratulations to our members who’s has been appointed to The Emirates FA Cup

Monday 10th August 2026 - Derbyshire RA Family Collaboration meeting was a fantastic way to start the season with 100 members attending from Derby & South Derbyshire RA, Burton RA, Chesterfield & North Derbyshire RA and Erewash Valley RA.

A fabulous insight and interactive session on what it takes to be a Modern Referee in the game today, by ProRef Stuart Attwell

Followed by a clear presentation of the law changes by Jack Simpson from Leicestershire & Rutland County FA

With Derbyshire County FA CEO, Liam Rooney rounding off a wonderful evening by presenting our member Phoebe Cross with a lovely RA memento of her Womens FA Cup appointment 👏 and covered recent DCFA updates too.

Vote of thanks were given by Xander Kirvan, Liv Steele, and Chris Roberts 👏👏👏

Huge thanks to all 👏👍🤝

Big thanks to our sponsor World Referee Specialists and our hotel hosts Derby Mickleover Hotel 🙌

Free kits to be given out to members on 14th September 2026 The Bank - Derby for another wonderful guest speaker An Evening with Georgia Ball.

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💙 Support when it matters most

Sometimes, unexpected circumstances can leave individuals and families facing financial difficulty. The Referees’ Association Benevolent Fund exists to support RA members and their dependants during times of genuine need.

All applications are handled sensitively and in the strictest confidence.

If you need support, or know an RA member who may benefit, please don’t be afraid to reach out. The fund is here to help.

🏃‍♂️ Improve your physical performance this season!

This month, we welcome National Group Referee Will Davis, who will deliver an online development session focused on the physical demands of refereeing.

Discover how to:

✅ Structure your training around match appointments
✅ Improve your warm-up
✅ Perform at your best throughout the season
✅ Make effective use of referee-specific fitness resources

After the session, attendees will be able to download a selection of fitness resources created by Will, alongside practical guidance on how to use them effectively.

Follow the link to register: https://www.the-ra.org/news/online-development-session-improving-your-physical-performance

⚽ Missed our Laws of the Game 2026/27 Update event?

The recording of our online session with Premier League and FIFA Assistant Referee James Mainwaring is now available in the RA Members’ Area.

Log in and watch the session here 👇
https://members.the-ra.org/online-training/zoom/laws-of-the-game-update-2026-27-james-mainwaring

All welcome 👍⚽️

This Months General Meeting is Updates on 2026/27 LOTG delivered by guest MODO Clare Thompson - All Welcome

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