(a) encourage all registered referees to become members
(b) improve the status and standard of referees
(c) protect its members from injustice and unfair treatment whilst refereeing
(d) assist and take action legal or otherwise on behalf of any member who has been unfairly treated
(e) promote the interests of referees in general
Each Society/Branch holds a monthly meeting during the season. At these meetings you will gain the experience and advice from Premiership and senior referees and the opportunity to discuss any problems that may have arisen during your matches. In-service training sessions are also held in order to improve and update your knowledge of the Laws of the Game and to help you progress to a higher level.
The average annual membership fee to join the Association varies from £25 to £30 with a reduced fee for those under 18 years of age. This includes membership of the national Referees’ Association, the Essex County Referees’ Association, the local Society/Branch and Personal Accident Insurance whilst officiating, travelling to a match, attending meetings and loss of kit.
There is also an Incentive Scheme run in conjunction with The FA whereby you can obtain points each time you referee a match, attend a meeting of The Referees’ Association and seminars organised by the Essex County Football Association. These points will enable you to purchase referee kit and supplies from The Referees’ Association Supplies Department at a reduced cost or, in some cases, no cost at all.
The Football Association and the Essex County Football Association strongly recommends that if you wish to progress in your refereeing, it is essential that you become a member of The Referees Association. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Secretary of your local Society/Branch shown below or in the Essex County Referees’ Association section in the Essex County FA.
Brian Challis
President of the Essex County Referees Association
Essex County Referees' Association - Societies 2010/11
Barking & Dagenham: Adam Deller, 12 Martin Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XH. Tel: (020) 8924 2359. Meetings: Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Victoria Road, Dagenham at 8:00pm on two Thursdays per month. E-Mail: a.deller22@gmail.com.
Basildon: Peter Cubley, 21 Douglas drive, Wickford, SS12 9HU. Tel: (01268) 570159. Meetings: Bowers & Pitsea FC, Crown Avenue, Pitsea at 7:30pm on the third Thursday in each month throughout the football season. E-Mail: petercubley@aol.com.
Brentwood: Chris McGovern, Wells Farm House, Red Rose Lane, Blackmore, Ingatestone, CM4 0QS. Tel: (01277) 823740. Meetings: Herongate Athletic FC, Billericay Road, Herongate on the last Thursday in each month at 8:00pm. E-Mail: chris.mcgovern@hotmail.co.uk.
Chelmsford: Dave Tregaskes, 7 Eridge Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6TS. Tel: (01245) 451118. Meetings: Old Chelmsfordians Club, Lawford Lane, Roxwell Road, Chelmsford on the fourth Thursday in each month at 8:00pm. E-Mail: dave.tregaskes@hotmail.co.uk.
Colchester: Miss Wendy Townsend, 12 Alexandra Road, Weeley Village, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9HS. Tel: (01255) 831535. Meetings: Stanway Rovers FC., The Hawthorns, New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester on the second Thursday in each month between September and April and on the third Thursday between August and May at 7:45pm. E-Mail: wendyreferee@yahoo.co.uk.
Halstead: Adam Crysell, 8 Marlowe Close, Braintree, CM7 1BS. Tel: (01376) 569211. Meetings: Black Notley Village Hall Witham Road Black Notley, Braintree at 8:00pm on the third Thursday in each month. E-Mail: adam.crysell@birse.co.uk.
Harlow: Mrs Karen Innes, 161 Hollyfield, Harlow, CM19 4NE. Tel: (01279) 864263 or (07967) 481431. Meetings: Dimond House, The Fairways, Parsloe Road, Harlow on the second Monday in each month at 8:00pm. E-Mail: innes.karen@yahoo.co.uk or harlowra@hotmail.com.
Harwich: Simon Bird, Flat 5, The Old Forge, The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QL. Tel: (01206) 820873. Meetings: Royal Hotel, Main Road, Dovercourt on the second Monday in each month at 7:45pm. E-Mail: simon-bird2@sky.com.
Maldon: Clive Cheeseman, 3 Maldon Road, Goldhanger, MALDON, CM9 8BG. Tel: (01621) 788433. Meetings: Maldon Saints FC, Promenade Park, Maldon on the third Monday of each month at 7:30pm. E-Mail: cheeseman3@sky.com.
Romford: Freddie Biggs, 12 Takely Close, Romford, RM5 3PX. Tel: (01708) 726674. Meetings: Ardleigh House Community Association, 42 Ardleigh Green Road, Ardleigh Green, Hornchurch on the first Monday in each month at 8:00pm. E-Mail: fandfb@talktalk.net.
Southend: Kevin Curran, 132 Brightwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9EH. Tel: (07778) 152023. Meetings: Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6ER on the third Monday in each month, between September and May, at 7:30pm. E-Mail: kevc-southendreferees@sky.com.
Thurrock: Pat Cullen, 9 Girona Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NQ. Tel: (01375) 480653. Meetings: Thurrock Sunday League Headquarters, Lakeside (opposite Sainsbury's), Arterial Road [A1306], West Thurrock on the third Monday of each month, between August and May at 8:00pm. E-Mail: pat.cullen.ref@talktalk.net.
Please Note: Any referee wishing to attend any of the above society meetings should firstly contact the Secretary of that Society before travelling as dates and venues are subject to alteration.