Some of the reasons for joining the Reading RA (in addition to what’s offered by the monthly meetings)

Membership of the National RA
Further training and support
Refereeing kit
Magazines
Website
Books and booklets
FA Cup final tickets
Social events
Insurance
Benevolent Fund
Discounts

membership
Membership of the National RA

Because the Reading RA is affiliated to the National RA, members enjoy the benefits of both.

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Further training and support

All newly qualified members are associated with a personal coach or mentor - a more experienced referee who acts as guide and friend through the early days

Training seminars are arranged for members seeking promotion and advice is given on progressing up through the leagues; help is always available for dealing with any problem - from a point of Law to report-writing.

You get support from your own RA and/or County RA if you have to attend a disciplinary hearing

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Refereeing Kit

Through the National RA, the Reading RA is able to supply new kit and equipment at competitive prices. We also have a ‘kit wardrobe’ of discarded but usable kit which new referees can borrow before they decide to invest.

magazines
Magazine

All members receive a copy of our in-house magazine, the Reading Referee,  which is published quarterly. The magazine is sent to any member who is unable to attend the monthly meetings.

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website
Website

As you know - because you are here -  one of the benefits of the Reading RA is its extensive website. We ask members with access to the Net not only to visit frequently but also to give the site publicity, especially to non-members and non-referees. We also welcome information and suggestions.

books
Books and booklets

At the beginning of each season members also receive a copy of the Reading RA Handbook, a mine of information about the society, refereeing and local football, and including key addresses and phone numbers.

The National RA also stocks a selection of books and booklets about aspects of refereeing, and the annual publication of the Laws of the Game is available at half the normal published price.

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FA Cup Final tickets

We have an annual draw of tickets for the FA Cup Final.

social
Social events

From time to time social events are arranged by the Committee. In the past these have included discos, skittles evenings, a race night, trips to Wembley, but the choice always depends on members’ requests and wishes.

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insurance
Insurance

Members and their equipment are covered when involved in refereeing and associated activities.

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Benevolent Fund

The national RA has a substantial fund to assist members who fall on hard times.

discounts
Discounts

Discounts are available to members for:

Privately arranged physiotherapy

All purchases at a local sports goods store.

And the cost of all of this - and more - for a whole year is less than one match fee.

The membership subscription for season 2007-2008 is unchanged at  just £20.00 (reduced to £10.00 for those in full-time education or over 60),

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