The match day is the biggest and most important day for a referee, as you have been working through your training, preparation and planning to ensure you perform your best. Below are some important links:
Bodies and Information
Lancashire FA forms – Are you looking for the standard Misconduct form, a multi-caution form or perhaps you want an interesting read of the Laws of Football? Then click here to visit the forms on the Lancashire Football Association’s site.
Football Association – a wealth of information at national level, offering you an insight and detailed information on courses, training, development, and mentoring in football as a referee.
The Referees Association – a site that offers you, as a local football referee, the information you need for your time on the pitch.
Kit Suppliers
A & H International – a leading supplier of referees’ kit, from touchline flags to Fox 40 whistles, and more.
Referees Association kit shop – a referee kit shop for referees and run by referees.
Local Pitches and Leagues
As referees, we all know what the weather is like in East Lancashire (especially through the winter months), so Hyndburn Council’s pitch info page is an essential one to bookmark, so you can stay updated with the conditions of local football pitches.
East Lancashire Football Alliance
Think we haven’t covered everything you need for your match day? Don’t worry, we know it’s not all here and we will be updating this page over the next few months – so that you, as an East Lancashire football referee, know what you need for each game you officiate.