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Promotion

The Referees Committee is pleased to announce the following promotions, effective 1st March 2009.

Level 7 to 6

Matthew Barker
Andrew Bott
Martin Bowen
Gary Bown
Angus Hirst
Nick Pryor
Keith Read
Darren Russell
Peter Warren
Kevin Talbott

Level 7 to 5

Richard Callus
Nigel Marriott

Level 6 to 5

Pete Bambury
John Brooks
Craig Hammond
Akil Howson
Mike Kneafsey
Josh Norton
Cory Shackleton
Mick Taylor

David Walker

Level 5 to 4

Stuart Wade

John Brooks

Akil Howson

Will Pare

Josh Norton

Mike Kneafsey

Craig Hammond

 

Level 4 to 3

Chris Marsden

 

Promotion to Select Group

Kevin Friend

 


When do I need to apply for promotion?

There are three promotions that need to be applied for. Level 7 to 6, Level 6 to 5 and those referees who wish to be considered for promotion to Level 4. The criteria for promotion are as follows 

  • Referees must have been qualified for at least 12 months prior to applying for promotion 
  • Applications must be made by completing the promotion application form and returning to County FA by 31st March 2009
  • 20 open age mens games must be refereed in the marking period 1st March 2009 - 28th February 2010 
  • Referees must attend one of two inservice training courses arranged by the County FA (Dates TBA) and pass a written examination
  • County FA will endeavour to assess each candidate on three seperate occassions to help improve their performance.  Assessments will be considered as part of the promotion process. 
  • For promotion to Level 4, referees must pass the FA contributory league fitness test arranged by County FA in September 2009