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THE REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION AND THE RAFA YOUTH COUNCIL

The Referees’ Association (The RA) and local RA groups, will provide important
the RAFA Youth Council (RAFAYC) will play support, guidance and mentoring (both
an important role in the National Referee formal and informal). Their work is especially
Strategy. This is because their nationwide important for new referees, young referees
structure will allow them to supplement The and all referees operating at grassroots.
FA’s development work and, mainly through

PROFESSIONAL GAME MATCH OFFICIALS LIMITED

Professional Game Match Officials Limited opportunities for referees and assistants
(PGMOL) is pleased to support the at all levels to maximise their potential.
introduction of the NRS, which will benefit We look forward to working closely with
the development of refereeing in the years The FA on this exciting initiative, which will
ahead. The NRS creates a pathway for result in more opportunities for top quality
referee education and training, from first match officials to progress from the FA CORE
taking up a whistle or flag through to the programme into the PGMOL Professional
very highest levels of the game. Through to Referee Development Programme.
the provision of high quality training and
coaching support, the NRS will create the Mike Riley, General Manager