Reading Referees Association




	Benefits of Membership with RRA 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. support 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 Back to Top kit 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 bi-monthly. The magazine is sent to any member who is unable to attend the monthly meetings. Back to Top 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. tickets 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. Back to Top insurance Insurance Members and their equipment are covered when involved in refereeing and associated activities. benevolent 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 20010 - 2011 is just £26.00 (reduced to £15.00 for those in full-time education or over 60), Back to Top