Derby & South Derbyshire RA

🎉 150 MEMBERS AND COUNTING! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that Derby & South Derbyshire Referees’ Association has already reached 150 members for the 2026/27 season — and we’re only 19 days into the new membership year!

Why not join Derbyshire’s largest Referees’ Association?

✅ 24/7 support for referees
✅ 10 development and training sessions from August to May
✅ Networking opportunities with fellow match officials
✅ Support for referees at every stage of their journey

If you haven’t renewed or joined yet, there’s still time to become part of a thriving and supportive refereeing community.

Join today 👉 https://forms.gle/UxMAMhjGH7eXSW1N7

TONIGHT! From our friends at Sheffield RA Assistant Referees Development Evening 7pm for 7.15pm start, finish 9-9.30pm

We look forward to welcoming everyone to The Ecclesfield Spartans Civil Service Ground Ecclesfield S35 9WY

Great win for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and nice to see member Neil Rudd Neil Rudd enjoying the Fan Park in Dallas, 🇺🇸 🙌⚽️👍

This Thursday’s AR Development Night will now be at Ecclesfield Spartans, Civil Service Ground, Green Lane, Ecclesfield S35 9WY
Gates open 7pm for a prompt 7.15pm start
The practical training will be on the grass and the video development in doors after. Session is to be led by Alan Hull, Sam Clayton both National Group AR’s and Clare Thomson Women’s National Group AR Specialist.

Congratulations to our member Evie Winfield who has won the Grassroots Football Award for Derbyshire FA Match Officially Of The Year

🏆 Derbyshire FA Match Official of the Year 🏆

Congratulations to Evie Winfield! Recognised for her calm approach, clear communication and impressive development as a referee, earning the respect of players and coaches alike. 👏⚽

Two referees needed, not wanting to give a fee really as it’s for charity however they will provide one if they need too.

Contact number: 07585825783

Our first referee courses for the 2026/27 season are now available to book, with courses taking place across the county between July and September. 🟨⚽

Whether you're looking to stay involved in the game, earn extra income, develop new skills or simply try something different, refereeing is a great way to get started.

See the poster for full course dates and locations.📍

Book on here 👉https://pitchbooking.com/book/event/a7cedcfc-dd5e-49fe-8e45-50e1a76bcf53

Good luck to our member tomorrow Georgia Ball with another World Cup Qualifier appointment.