Welcome to the web site of the Gravesend Branch of the Referees Association. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month (except June & July) at: The Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend Kent DA12 1EW Meetings start at 7.45pm. All members and non members are welcome. Gravesend Branch Referees Association is established to help, support, assist and promote in the training, progression and retention of all local referees at various levels of the football ladder. To become a member either click on the membership tab and follow the details or attend one of our meetings where this can be completed. Our meetings are a social occasion where like minded people discuss all aspects of football and refereeing. After a brief formal session covering business details of the Branch and local activities, the main part of the meeting consists of a guest speaker or group discussion topics or extension of training and problem corner. Our supplies officer is in attendance where kit, boots, flags and ancillary items can be purchased at competitive rates. The Gravesend Branch also organises various social events ~ dinner dances, quizzes (both refereeing and general knowledge), Christmas party, car rallies, cricket, small sided football etc. So don t hesitate whether a prospective referee or already qualified we look forward to welcoming you to our Branch to enjoy the hobby of Refereeing Association Football.
The Gravesend Referees association is here to help all prospective and current referees in the local area progress within the great game of Association Football. Membership to the Gravesend Branch also includes membership to the Referees Association, the Kent Referees Association as well as Referee Association medical and property insurance. Current membership costs 34.50 (under 18 years of age 24.00). Please down load the attached form, complete and either send to our treasurer (address details within form) with full payment or bring along to our next meeting. Gravesend Membership Form
Here are various sites connected with Refereeing that may be of use. Please click on the following links to access other sites Football Association abcdefghi@def.co.uk Kent County Football association abcdefghi@def.co.uk Referees Association abcdefghi@def.co.uk FIFA abcdefghi@def.co.uk Professional Game Match Officials abcdefghi@def.co.uk Referee Assaults (Kent Police) abcdefghi@def.co.uk Misconduct Report Forms abcdefghi@def.co.uk
If you would like any details relating to the Branch, membership, training, assistance or help in progressing into refereeing please use the following email contact and we will respond to you accordingly. In the first instance all communications go via our current Hon. Secretary and from there he will arrange the relevant information or Committee member to then contact you direct. Please enter your name and contact details and relevant information for us to process quickly and efficiently your requirement.
The following are the members elected to our current committee and if you wish to contact an individual direct please use the contact us page President: Chairman: Vice Chairman: Hon. Secretary: Asst. Hon. Secretary: Hon Treasurer: Social Secretary: County Delegate: Branch Coach: Press Officer: Fund Raiser: League Liaison Officer: Supplies Officer: (AGM MAY 2010) Recruitment & Retention Officer: Branch Examiner: Committee Member: Committee Member: Colin Morris Ian Miles Brian Foreman Bernie Cheeseman Brian Foreman Dave Frondigoun Ian Mitchell Brian Foreman Trevor Bailey Brian Foreman Ian Miles John Aggett Mark Scott Ricky Adams Barry Bright Steve Martin Craig Wood Hon. Vice President Vice Presidents: Maureen Gawler William Baldwin Bert Carey Les Eyers Colin Morris John Newson Anthony Scott Vic Taylor David Watts Brian Foreman
Continued Colin Morris Ian Miles Brian Foreman Bernie Cheeseman Ian Mitchell Dave Frondigoun Trevor Bailey Mark Scott John Aggett Ricky Adams Steve Martin Craig Wood
You never get a second chance to make a first impression Wise words and very relevant to being a football referee, players first contact with you is visual and form an opinion about you, unfair yes, but factual. Our supplies officer is on hand to insure you look smart and well presented. The Branch offer this service as a non profit making exercise, allowing our members all the benefits we obtain as an organisation. Certain items are held in stock and available for immediate purchase such as whistles, note book, red and yellow cards, socks etc. You can view the kits and ancillaries on offer from the following websites: Official Sports: http://www.officialsports.co.uk/ AH International: http://www.refereeequipment.co.uk/ahinternational/default.aspx Referees Association: http://www.rashop.co.uk/ Should you wish to obtain your kit via the Branch we can order it using our account, you will receive a 10% discount when ordering and please note there will be a postage charge normally around 3.50-5.00. Alternatively you can order direct from the respective supplier but you will not receive any discounts. If ordering via the Branch please use the following process: Contact our Supplies Officer Mark Scott on 01322 381774 or 07733108458 or by e-mail grarefsupplies@yahoo.co.uk 1. Advise what you wish to order 2. Supplies Officer will contact the supplier you wish to order your kit from and then confirm the cost including postage 3. Once cost is advised you need to submit cheque (made payable to KRA Gravesend Branch ) or cash to the Supplies Officer and advise address where kit should be delivered
Continued 4. Once payment is received your kit will be ordered and delivered direct to the address you have advised 5. Our Supplies Officer (or deputy) will always be in attendance at Branch meetings where the above details can also be covered Whether you use the Branch or go direct, our priority is to offer you an efficient and simple method to be well turned out and make a good first impression. Please note there are dictates laid down by the Football Association regarding the use of certain kits and colours, so be sure to check with the Supplies Officer what you propose to purchase will be acceptable to your sphere of officiating.
Detailed below are events relevant to the Branch and please insure you note them in your diary: 8 th May 2010 @ 6.30pm Referee of the Year Dinner Dance Rochester & Cobham Golf Club 10 th May 2010 @ 7.45pm Gravesend Branch Annual General Meeting Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend. DA12 1EW 12 th May 2010 @8.00pm Kent Referees Association Annual General Meeting Aylesford Working Mens Club August 2010@7.45pm Branch Meeting Guest Speaker Fred Dibbo Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend. DA12 1EW September 2010@7.45pm Branch Meeting In House discussion Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend. DA12 1EW October 2010@7.45pm Branch Meeting Guest Speaker Joe Dimagio Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend. DA12 1EW November 2010@7.45pm Branch Meeting In House Topic Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend. DA12 1EW December 2010@7.45pm Branch Meeting - Social Evening Borough of Gravesend Conservative Club Gravesend. DA12 1EW
During your refereeing career you will need various information to deal with certain situations, some simple and easy to obtain others more serious and guidance will be required. The Branch through its committee and members has a multitude of knowledge and experience, never hesitate to contact us and we will gladly assist you. Below are some links or documents which may be of help: MISCONDUCT REPORT FORMS ljgfkvn@bfg [For electronic submission direct to County Football Association] MISCONDUCT REPORT FORMS [For downloading form, completing and submitting to County Football Association by post] ASSAULT actions and advice [Should you be unfortunate in being assaulted or wish to understand the various degrees of assault this document explains in detail what actions should be taken] We also advise that with any assault always contact our Hon. Secretary who can help guide you through this unsavoury situation. INSURANCE [Details of Referees Association insurance policy] LAWS of the GAME 2009-2010 Referees Digest
PAGE The Gravesend Branch is very proud of its historic roots and below are a few milestones that have seen us grow and flourish. On 4 th July 1946, thirteen Referee s assembled at The Victory Public House, Clarence Street, Gravesend and formed The Gravesend Branch of the Kent County Society of Association Referees. At the end of the first season: Income was 7-13sh-6d ( 7:67p) Expenditure 6-15sh-2d ( 6:76p) Giving a balance of 18sh-4d (:91p) With a total of 22 members. At the end of the 1996-1997 season: Income was 9550:44 Expenditure 10,043:41 Giving a balance of 2,218:52 With a total of104 members. This was the introductory statement made as the Gravesend Branch celebrated its 50 th Anniversary. For dedicated information of the anniversary held on the 7 th February 1998 refer to the following: 50 th Anniversary Celebration
We keep our members informed of current events, both practical and social, snippets of gossip nationally and local, light hearted moments, Branch events, League information and general football issues covering refereeing issues. The Newsletter is published on behalf of the Branch but please note that any views in the publication are purely personal (Press Officer) and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Branch Committee. Last six editions listed, previous to these can be supplied by contacting us. MAY 2010 Edition APRIL 2010 Edition FEBRUARY 2010 Edition CHRISTMAS 2009 Edition NOVEMBER 2009 Edition OCTOBER 2009 Edition
The following minutes are kept for reference covering the last six months. If you need details earlier than this date please apply to the Hon. Assistant Secretary via the contact us page. Minutes APRIL 2010 Minutes MARCH 2010 Minutes FEBRUARY 2010 Minutes JANUARY 2010 Minutes DECEMBER 2009 Minutes NOVEMBER 2009