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The FA have announced a plan to recruit 8,00 new referees by 2012. Recruitment and support is the theme, but retention is a key area.
A group of national journalists went to the Staverton Park Hotel in Northamptonshire to take part in a basic and practical course on refereeing to see just what is required to be a referee or an assistant referee - to see the detail go to the FA link below:

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REFormation: 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. Some 195 members, ex-members and guests attended the function which included a tribute to absent friends with the Poppleton Singers performing a number of songs, ending with "You'll Never Walk Alone". Representatives from the various bodies attended including the FA Regional Manager (Alan Wilkie), NRCFA and York FA members, various local league representatives (Leeper Hare, F1 Racing, York Minor League and the Mitchell League). A number of colleagues from other Referees' Associations also attended (Northumberland and N Riding). Steve Beck attended from York City. The evening was about referees old and new. It was pleasing to see so many ex-members including Peter Rhodes and Reg Baren (life members of the Association). The City of York, The FA, RAE, PGMOL and the Leeper Hare FL made presentations to commemorate the Centenary and the President, Ian Hotchkies, reciprocated with mementos from York RA. A great evening was had by all making acquaintances with referees and colleagues. It is hoped that some of those attending will also attend the National RA Centenary Conference in Solihull on the 5 July 2008. York RA has survived its first 100 years and now to the next 100. What will 2108 have in store? New Referees' Course A new course is to be held in Middlesbrough on 21/22 June 2008 at Eston. This is a practical course held over a weekend. If you are interested contact the NRCFA on 0642 717778. Promotions My sources for the promotions made recently state: Level 7 to 6 - Jan Suchecki and Mark Benton (subject to assessment) Level 6 to 5 - Graham Boothman and Paul Howes Being considered for Level 4 - Peter Cook, Alan Godson, Neil Howlett and Matthew Cottingham. Congratulations to all the above and those of you have have been appointed to local Cup Fnals. FA Cup Final Ref Congratulations to Mike Dean who has been appointed to referee the FA Cup final on 17 May 2008. He will be assisted by Trevor Massey (Manchester) and Martin Yerby (Kent) The 4th official is Chris Foy (Liverpool). 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. We welcome new Committee member David Milburn who was voted in at the AGM. 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 in January and October each 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 11 September 2008 (first of new season) at York City FC **

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A practical rfeerees' (weekend) course was held at York College in March 2008. It is envisaged that another practical course will start early next season.
Watch this space.

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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