The Referee Development Academy (RDA) was introduced into the development programme in 2010 to help 'bridge the gap' between county based football and regional football, providing officials with the necessary preparation and development to progress to level 4 and further up the refereeing ladder.

The introduction of the RDA has allowed us to create a development pathway that recognises talented officials who want to learn, improve and develop all of their refereeing skills.

The RDA is open to every referee who operates in adult football on a Saturday afternoon and the opportunity is there for those who have the passion, desire and committment to develop their refereeing skills. By working hard together we can raise the standards of refereeing in Leicestershire & Rutland and reclaim our reputation as a strong and progressive County that produces high quality match officials.

For more information on the Referee Development Academy, please contact:

Matthew Hurst
Referee Development Manager
matthew.hurst@LeicestershireFA.com  
T: 0116 284 4953
M: 07534 507 472