Rules and Regulations
REFEREES PLAY AN INTEGRAL PART IN ENSURING FOOTBALL REMAINS FAIR, SAFE AND INCLUSIVE FOR ALL
Here you will find the help you need, including laws of the game, match day guidance and information on safeguarding.
Referees must affiliate every year for the start of the new season beginning on 1st July. If Referees do not register they will not be covered by insurance for any matches that they officiate.
Registration can be done online by accessing your account on the Wholegame system.
If you have any queries please contact NFA Referee Development Officer Matt Sowerby
Get In Touch
Matt Sowerby
Referee Development Officer
matt.sowerby@northumberlandfa.com
Mobile: 07458 043676
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Laws of the Game
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Whatever your involvement in football, you have a responsibility to make our game as safe and enjoyable as possible for everyone.
This is particularly true if your role as a referee involves officiating matches where children and young people under the age of 18 are playing. It also applies if as you are officiating alongside under-18 referees and assistant referees.
Find out how The FA and CFAs manages safeguarding nationally and locally. You’ll also find detailed information on the game’s safeguarding strategy, and how it applies to you.
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