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Sin Bins are coming for 19/20 – Know the facts

GRF Admin 20/05/2019

Temporary dismissals for Dissent cautions are coming into the game from season 2019-20 for all affiliated football and will replace the existing fine attached to this type of offence. The FA’s pilot scheme for this initiative which has run over the last…

Diary of a 15 year old referee……

GRF Admin 11/02/2019

Saturday That was hard. Two games, two hours in that mud, wind and rain. Glad the kids enjoyed it though. Only one parent today who questioned every one of my decisions. I’ll take that. All my mates are going out tomorrow…

LAWS OF THE GAME

GRF Admin 01/02/2019

LAWS OF THE GAME Law 1 – The field of play Field surface The field of play must be a wholly natural or, if competition rules permit, a wholly artificial playing surface except where competition rules permit an integrated combination of artificial…

HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE

GRF Admin 01/02/2019

Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active in…

No Ref – No Game the Campaign

GRF Admin 01/02/2019

Coming Soon

Do you think the Respect Barriers have a Positive impact on the game?

GRF Admin 08/11/2018

Imagine what it would be like as the parent of a child referee. Here 2 Mums explain the stresses it brings for them.

GRF Admin 01/11/2018

The 23rd Barrowford Celtic Youth Football Tournament 2017

GRF Admin 03/06/2017

Tournament Name: The 23rd Barrowford Celtic Youth Football Tournament 2017 Tournament Organiser: Paul Ashworth Tournament Web Address: http://reddishvulcans.com/tournament_detail.asp?EID=3064 Age: U9-U15 Entry Fee: £30-£40 Tournament Email Address: info@barrowfordceltic.org.uk Tournament Address: 8 Eden Close Barrowford Nelson BB96JP Tournament Information: The 23rd Barrowford Celtic Youth…

COULD REF-CAM BECOME A REALITY IN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL??

GRF Admin 06/03/2017

Is the FA preparing to take the first step towards equipping grassroots referees with body cameras in an attempt to combat abuse towards game officials.

With Referees leaving the game in substantial numbers and those remaining complaining of regular verbal and physical abuse.

Want to be a referee?

GRF Admin 31/10/2016

Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active…

Referee asking for honest feedback from coaches/parents…..

GRF Admin 17/10/2016

A young U7 referee asking for your feedback… Every week I try to strike a balance between enforcement and development, I realise a more relaxed approach may be warranted at this level with respect to the laws of the game but what…

Message from a 14 year old referee. I’m just a school child aswell…

GRF Admin 04/04/2016

Would you treat me like this if I refereed wearing my school uniform instead of a referee uniform?? FREE Grassroots Mag HERE Grassroots has given me the platform to speak anonymously so please listen to what I have to…

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