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The FA have announced a series of FAMOA training days in conjunction with the County FA's.
NRCFA are on 4 Sept (York) and 11 Sept (Stokesley) when a total of 150 attended both events; a tremendous turnout - to see the detail and other FAMOA dates go to the FA link below:

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REFormation: 50 Years RA Membership Congratulations to Peter Rhodes, Reg Baren and Tony Kennedy who have been awarded 50 year membership by the RAE. They will be presented at a special Centenary COmmittee Dinner at Ramada Hotel, York on 17 October 2008. Leeper Hare FA Charter Standard Programme The League has been chosen with 40 others to pioneer the new FA Charter Standard Programme during this season. It iwill include the "Respect" initiative. There is a special EGM in October and referee workshops will follow on the 23 and 27 October at York College. Also make sure that players do not wear any jewellery in games. This has been emphasised by the FA and FIFA. Referee Coaches The York leg of Referee Coaches workshops is being held at York College on 16 October starting at 1900 hrs. Those referees able to help coach new refs and others should attend by registering with NRCFA. Premier League's Youngest Referee Stuart Attwell from Nuneaton, aged 25, has just been appointed to the Premier League Select list of referees. This is after just one season on the FL referees list. York RA 100 years Just a short report on the Centenary dinner which was held at the Ebor Suite, York Racecourse on Friday, 7 March 2008. The Sheriff of York, Keith Hyman, and the Sheriff's Lady attended the function to celebrate 100 years of York RA. Other guests included Barry Bright, Vice Chairman, The FA, Alan Poulain, Chairman RA of England, Arthur Smith, General Secretary of the RA, and David Allison, Manager PGMOL. A great evening was had by all making acquaintances with referees and colleagues. A special Committee Dinner is also being held on 17 October 2008 at the Ramada Hotel, York. York RA has survived its first 100 years and now to the next 100. What will 2108 have in store? Secretary The Association is in need of a new Secretary and Treasurer. No one was voted in at the AGM so we still need volunteers. Map of local clubs on "leagues" page....find your way. If you are interested in becoming a referee and live in the York area, then drop me an email using the "mail form" facility on this site. Courses are held throughout the year. If you would like to subscribe to the email newsletter, just send an email and you will be added to the distribution. The latest edition is now on the site (newsletter page). "Referees' Utilities" page for practical help and advice, including a link to FIFA's interactive "Offside" presentations and misconduct forms; plus some useful local links. ____________________________________________________ CLICK ON TO THE RELEVANT PAGE LINK ON THE LEFT OF THIS PAGE............Please enjoy and feel free to leave a message in the guest book ____________________________________________________ ** Next meeting is on 9 October 2008 (speaker Nigel Bannister) at York City FC **

Refs Courses

Latest news:
A practical referees' (weekend) course was held at York College in March and August 2008. It is envisaged that more practical courses will be held in York - on 25/26 October 2008 at York College.

So if you are interested contact me using the mail form or contact N Riding County FA direct on 01642 717778 to register your interest.

See link below for more details.

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