The Referees' Association are delighted to invite you to attend our Assistant Refereeing Masterclass, which will take place at the PGMO's home away from home, Burleigh Court in Loughborough!

Join us for a full day of Assistant Referee training and development, in collaboration with the PGMO, delivered by some of the top match officials in the country.
 
Whether you're new to Assistant Refereeing, or looking to take your skills to the next level; this session is perfect, with a combination of outdoor practical training, as well as classroom based theory sessions.
 
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from elite match officials operating in both men's and women's football, as well as networking with refereeing colleagues from around the country. The event will take place:
 
13th of June 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Burleigh Court Conference Centre, LE11 3GR
 
You will be provided with a buffet lunch and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

A full agenda will be sent to registered attendees nearer the time.
 
This unique opportunity is only open to members of the Referees' Association.
 
Special Offer
Register to attend by no later than the 31st of March for our early bird rate of just £10
(fee after this date will be £15)
Please note: this is non-refundable.

Click HERE to log-in to the Members Area and register for the event.

If you have any questions, or require further information regarding this event, please contact events@the-ra.org

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