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The Referees Committee is pleased to announce the following promotions, effective 1st March 2008.

Level 6 to 5

ALAN STONES
DAVE BULLEN
GARETH MILLWARD
JOHN CRAIB
KEITH SCOTT
KEVIN ALLEN
PAUL DANSON
RYAN O'MAHONY
STEVE KINGS
STUART WADE
WILL PARE

Level 7 to 5

KEVIN FRENCH

Level 7 to 6

AKIL HOWSON
CORY SHACKLETON
CRAIG HAMMOND
JOHN BROOKS
JOSH NORTON
MARK CURTIS
MICHAEL CORNES
MIKE KNEAFSEY
PETER BAMBURY
RYAN GODDARD

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 1st March 2008
  • 20 open age mens games must be refereed in the marking period 1st March 2008 - 28th February 2009 
  • 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 5 only, the candidate must have completed 5 games as an assistant referee. 
  • Referees must achieve above average club or assessment marks. 
  • For promotion to Level 4, referees must pass a fitness test of 2,500m in 12 minutes arranged by County FA in September 2008