The Society provides opportunities for Members to meet monthly in a social environment to discuss matters relating to refereeing and raise problems or issues which can be discussed and debated. We also use our monthly electronic magazine (the Croydon RAY) to raise topics of local and national interest. The Ray reaches all of our membership and thus provides a valuable insight to the Society for those who are unable to attend the monthly meetings. We also offer a WhatsApp Group for ongoing discussions between members.  This is all part of any referee’s on-going education and continued development. 

Meetings usually focus on a guest speaker with video clips to illustrate the learning points. This presents a great opportunity to listen and learn from experienced referees. 

We encourage younger members to join. We know that having completed the training course there is still much learning needed to make progress. This could be to clarify a law or assist with managing situations. One of the biggest challenges is how to deal with off-the-pitch issues such as managers, substitutes and spectators, together with any disciplinary issues 

1st Thursday September to December and February to April.

2nd Thursday January and May