Committee
President
Ken Clark
Ambassador for Reading RA, leading and guiding the association through good and bad. Always promoting the RA and all its values. Refereeing since 1979, Ken is also Regional Discipline Manager and Observer
Chairman
Steve Smith
Vice Chairman
Malcolm Hillen
Provides leadership and direction to the Committee, encouraging a safe and confident environment to share and challenge different views, and reach agreed decisions for the benefit of RRA.
Refereeing since 2007, Malcolm is Cup Competitions Secretary for the RDSFL, Referee Appointments for ISFA South Central Region Rep’ games, Referee Appointments for Berks Schools Representative and Schools Cup games. Also a Level 5 Referee
Secretary
Mike Baker
Main responsibilty is to submit proposals for our forward programme to include guest speakers and development events.
Mike has been refereeing since 1987. Qualified in Accrington (‘oo are they?) before moving to Milton Keynes, and then Reading. Currently appointments secretary for the JMA and Procision Reading academies.
Treasurer
Malcolm Hillen (interim)
Membership
Aaron Baker
Qualified with Reading RA in 2000 and been an RA member ever since, albeit a hiatus for university in the west country. Now a Level 4 Official on the Hellenic and Southern Leagues, living near Gloucester, and spending as much time watching rugby as he does football – if he’s not on a long trail run. Aaron returns to Reading for most open meetings and can assist with any membership or associated benefits queries
Committee Officer
Steve Saunders
Returning to the committee after a few years away, Steve is keen to continue acting as an ambassador for match officials and all our members!
Refereeing since 2008, Steve is also Appointments Officer at Reading FC Academy, Referee Secretary for East Berks Football Alliance, Mentor, and Match Day Observer
