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P a g e 4 | 27 League Rules – To be aware of League Rule 20 J (1 – 2 – 3) (J) 1 Only one person has the authority to convey instructions to players during the match. He/she is allowed to move to the edge of the Technical Area to issue instructions to players but must resume his/her position on the team bench immediately after giving those instructions. Apart from the Club Official issuing instructions and any substitutes warming up, all other personnel in the Technical Area are to remain seated. 2 All Club Officials and substitutes seated on the team bench must be listed on the Team Sheet submitted to the Referee. Only those persons listed on the Team Sheet shall be permitted in the Technical Area. The only persons permitted in the Technical Area shall be Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, medical staff, named substitutes and substituted players. No persons under 16 years of age shall be allowed in Technical Areas. 3 The occupants of the Technical Area must always behave in a responsible manner. Misconduct by occupants of the Technical Area will be reported to the County Football Association by the Referee. If a member of the Technical Area misbehaves, but cannot be identified by the Referee, then the senior member of the persons in the Technical Area shall be removed and reported to the County FA by the Referee as they are responsible for the Technical Area “team”.

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P a g e 5 | 27 League Rule 23 23 - MATCH OFFICIALS & POSTPONING OF GAMES (A) Registered referees (and assistant referees where approved by The FA or County FA) for all Competition Matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the League Management Committee and by the Sanctioning Authority. (B) In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed referee the appointed senior assistant referee shall take charge and a substitute assistant referee appointed by the competing Teams. In cases where there are no officially appointed Match Officials in attendance, the Clubs shall agree upon a referee. An individual thus agreed upon shall, for that Competition Match, have the full powers, status, and authority of a registered referee. Individuals under the age of 16 must not participate either as a referee or assistant referee in any Competition Match. (C) Where assistant referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club assistant referee. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine of £25.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (D) REGIONAL NLS FEEDER LEAGUES ONLY: No Club shall postpone a Competition Match on account of the apparent state of the ground. If such circumstances prevail, Clubs should comply with procedures provided for in the document published by the FA. “Recommended procedure for the guidance of Clubs and Referees in determining the suitability of grounds in adverse weather conditions”. As shown on pages 13 and 14 of the Handbook. Should the ground be declared unfit it is the responsibility of the Home Club to immediately advise the Competition, the appointing Authority, the visiting Club and Match Officials. In accordance with League Rule 23 D & 21 D 1, in normal conditions, pitch inspections are to be carried out on the Day of the scheduled fixture, with NO EXCEPTIONS, not later than 11.30am for an afternoon Kick Off and 5.00pm for an evening Kick Off. The League General Secretary reserves the right to Postpone Fixtures due to prolonged / extreme weather events and issue a “Severe Weather Protocol” directive if required. 1 Each Club must take every precaution to ensure that its ground is in a fit playing condition. In the event of doubt regarding the condition of the pitch, the Home Club shall immediately inform the League General Secretary with details of when an inspection will be held, and by whom if not the appointed Match Official. Where the fitness of the Ground is in doubt, and the appointed Referee is unable to make an early inspection, Clubs shall call a Local Referee, Level 5 or above, who is Independent of the Club, to inspect the Ground in time on the day of the Match, not later than 11.30am for an afternoon Kick Off and 5.00pm for an evening Kick Off. to give a decision to the opposing team as to whether to travel. It is the responsibility of the Home Club to immediately advise the Competition, the visiting Club, and the Match Officials of this decision by 11.45am for an afternoon Kick Off and 5.15pm for an evening Kick Off at the Latest. Referees so called to inspect a ground may claim reasonable expenses in line with League Rule 23 F (Video Calls will be permitted at the time of the Inspection to the League General Secretary)

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P a g e 6 | 27 Guidance is available in the document published by the FA. “Recommended procedure for the guidance of Clubs and Referees in determining the suitability of grounds in adverse weather conditions” 2 A Match Postponement form must be fully completed by the Home Club and the Postponing Referee. This form shall be forwarded to the League General Secretary and opposing Club Secretary within 72 Hours of the inspection. Failure to do so will result in a Fine of £20.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff. Match Postponement forms shall be obtained from the League General Secretary or downloaded from the Leagues official website. (E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the Sanctioning Authority, Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be paid a match fee in accordance with the Fees Tariff and Travel Expenses as laid out below. Match Official £40.00 Match Fee Plus Mileage of 0.35p per Mile. Asst Referee £30.00 Match Fee Plus Mileage of 0.35p per Mile Match fees: These should be cashless where possible. Referees should agree with the paying club in advance of match day whether payment will be by cash or BACS/electronic payment. 1 If payment is by BACS/electronic payment, a payment timeframe should be agreed, up to a maximum of 48 hours’ post-match. If payment is not received within this agreed timeframe, Match Official(s) should contact the League Referees Appointments Officer in the 1st Instance. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule will result in a fine of £25.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff. 2 If payment is by Cash, then this must be paid by the Home Club, in an envelope, before / immediately after the competition match, but NO Later than 30 minutes after. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule will result in a fine of £25.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff. The Dorset Premier Football League operates an Equalization calculation at the conclusion of a season in respect of Mileage Expenses incurred by Clubs for League games only. Please note: For season 2023/24 – Only the Match Referee Mileage Expenses incurred will be used in the Calculation. (F) In the event of a Competition Match not being played because of circumstances over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, if present, shall be entitled to Half Match Fee & Mileage of 0.35p per Mile. Where a Competition Match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Match Officials, if they attend the Ground, their full Match fee & Mileage of 0.35p per Mile. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine of £25.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (G) A referee not keeping their engagement and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to their non-appearance, may be reported to the Affiliated Association with which he or she is registered. (H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The FA, award marks to the referee for each Competition Match and the name of the referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed form provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined £25.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff or dealt with as the League Management Committee shall determine.

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P a g e 7 | 27 (I) The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on the form provided by the prescribed date each Season, shall submit a summary to The Dorset County Football Association. (J) The referee shall submit an ONLINE GOOGLE FORM report, supplied by the Competition, giving the result of the Competition Match, the number of Players in each Team, the time of kick-off, Cautions Issued (Player & Code only), Sending’s Offs (Player & Code only), Technical and Dug out marks and Respect Marks plus any other information required by the Competition to the League General Secretary and Referee Appointments Officer within 72 hours of the match finishing. (K) Match Officials shall be supplied, each season, with a copy of the Competition Rules free of charge. (L) Match Officials shall comply with the provisions of any initiatives of the FA and/or Sanctioning Authority adopted by the Competition. (M) The Match Officials shall be escorted from the field of play to their Dressing room, by an Officer of the Home Club who must be distinguished by the wearing of a fluorescent jacket or similar at Half Time and at Full Time. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule will be fined £25.00 in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (Please note for the purpose of this rule, the Officer Representing the Home Club must not enter into any contentious conversation with the Officials whilst escorting them)

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P a g e 8 | 27 GUIDANCE ON PITCH INSPECTIONS In line with League Rule 23 D The FA recommends the following procedure for the guidance of Clubs and Referees in determining the suitability of grounds in adverse weather conditions. Each Club must take every precaution to ensure that its ground is in a fit playing condition. When the regional weather conditions are known to be extreme (e.g. prolonged Rain, Clear Water Logging, Severe frost, or heavy snow) then the game can be postponed at the discretion of the Competition following consultation with the General League Secretary. League Rules will apply; this is not an issue for the Matchday Referee. Should a Competition decide to agree to an early postponement under such circumstances there will be no requirement for a pitch inspection. In ALL other circumstances and subject to the time and travelling distance, the Match Referee should be called in to make a decision. In the event of the Match Referee being unable to carry out the inspection, the Home Club must select an alternative Level 5 or above Graded Referee who is Independent of the Home Club. Should it not be possible to identify an appropriate Match Official, the Appointing Authority will determine a suitable person to carry out the inspection. If a specific League Rule exists where the timing of a pitch inspection is stated, this will apply but is a League issue only. Prior to reaching a decision the Referee who is making the inspection must: 1. Consult with the Match Referee prior to the inspection. 2. Consult with the Match Referee during / after the inspection to mutually agree on a decision prior to notifying the Home Club Secretary or Club Chairman and the General League Secretary (or Chair if the Secretary is not available). Prior to reaching a decision the Referee who is making the inspection should consider the following: 1. Whether or not the ground (playing area) is dangerous (e.g. Clear Waterlogging, ice / frost) 2. Whether or not that the spectator standing areas are dangerous (e.g. ice / frost) 3. Whether or not conditions are or could turn farcical 4. The views of the Home Club Groundsman in terms of local knowledge and draining capabilities in the event of standing water 5. The existing condition of the playing surface in conjunction with the prevailing weather conditions as previously confirmed with the local weather authority. The inspecting Referee should be seen to be active! Adhere to deadlines, keep all informed; especially the away Team Manager if he is on route and can be contactable (home club will have the Secretary’s mobile number); If they are within a reasonable time/distance from the ground it is only courtesy that the Referee awaits their arrival.

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P a g e 9 | 27 Inspect thoroughly! A professional approach must be adopted when carrying out an inspection. It is not acceptable for a Referee just to take a cursory look at the field of play in normal dress (i.e. Suit / Blazer etc.). Sports kit should be worn, along with appropriate footwear (i.e. football boots). All areas of the pitch should be inspected. A ball should be used to determine whether the surface is playable (for movement and bounce), if appropriate, playing staff may be able to assist you in this practical session. Fog creates its own problems. A Referee should use perspectives from ground level and the back of a stand – check forecast (remember that there is a responsibility to paying spectators) When dealing with such elements as frost or ice – remember that the highest temperature of the day is usually around mid-day. Get a forecast, if necessary, of the projected temperature for the time when the match is due to conclude. The manpower available to the Home Club to carry out any necessary work to make the ground playable. The time the visiting Club are due to commence their journey. Liaise with Managers BUT the decision as to whether the match is played is the Referee’s. If after consultation with the Match Referee, the ground is declared fit and the away Club instructed to travel, then only in exceptional circumstances should the Match Referee reverse the decision. If an early inspection has not been carried out and the Match Referee arrives at the ground to find the playing conditions in doubt due to unexpected deterioration in the weather, he should first consider as many of the above points before committing himself to a decision. In the event of a pitch inspection being carried out by a Referee other than the Match Referee, Referees so called to inspect a ground may claim reasonable expenses in line with League Rules. If the appointed Match Officials have reported to the ground, they are entitled to their expenses as per League Rules if the match is not played.

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P a g e 11 | 27 GUIDE TO MARKING REFEREES The mark awarded by a club must be based on the Referee’s overall performance. It is important that the mark is awarded fairly and not based upon isolated incidents or previous games. The Referee’s performance should be determined by the table below which should act as a guide for the overall mark which should fall within the mark range for each standard of performance. Mark Range Comment 100 - 86 The Referee demonstrated very accurate decision-making and controlled the game very well using management and communication skills effectively to add value to the game. 85 - 76 The Referee demonstrated accurate decision-making and controlled the game well using management and communication skills to contribute positively to the game. 75 - 61 The Referee demonstrated reasonably accurate decision-making and despite some shortcomings generally controlled the game well. 60 and below; The Referee demonstrated short comings in the accuracy of decision-making and control which affected the game. Notes • Club officials should use the full range of marks within each category to help distinguish between different performance levels, e.g. within the 85-76 category a mark of 84 indicates a better performance than a mark of 77. • While some Referees may have below average performances, there will usually have been some positive aspects of their performance, so extremely low marks should be very rare. • When club officials are marking a Referee, they should always look at the game as a whole and not isolated decisions. The result of the match should not influence the mark and disciplinary action should be judged objectively. • When a mark of 60 or lower is awarded, an explanation must be provided to the Competition using the box provided on the marking form. The purpose of this is to assist Referees to improve their performance levels, so the comments should be as helpful as possible. PLEASE NOTE When a club considers that the Match Referee has discharged his or her duties unsatisfactorily and awards a mark of 60 or less, a detailed report must be submitted to the League General Secretary WITHIN 4 DAYS of the match. FAILURE TO COMPLY shall incur a fine of £25.00 - League Rule 23(h).

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P a g e 12 | 27 HOW TO DECIDE ON THE REFEREE’S MARK The following questions focus on the key areas of a Referee’s performance. They are intended as an “aide memoire”, are not necessarily comprehensive and need not be answered individually. It is, however, worth considering them before committing yourself to a mark for the Referee. CONTROL AND DECISION MAKING · How well did the Referee control the game? · Were the players’ actions recognized correctly? · Were the Laws applied correctly? · Were all incidents dealt with efficiently/effectively? · Were all the appropriate sanctions applied correctly? · Was the Referee always within reasonable distance of incidents? · Was the Referee well positioned to make critical decisions, especially in and around the penalty area? · Did the Referee understand the players’ positional intentions and keep out of the way accordingly? · Did the Referee demonstrate alertness and concentration throughout the game? · Did the Referee apply the use of the advantage to suit the mood and temperature of the game? · Was the Referee aware of the players’ attitude to advantage? · Did the Referee use the assistants effectively? · Did the officials work as a team, and did the Referee lead and manage them to the benefit of the game? COMMUNICATION AND PLAYER MANAGEMENT · How well did the Referee communicate with the players during the game? · Did the Referee’s Level of involvement/profile suit this particular game? · Did the Referee understand the players’ problems on the day – e.g. difficult ground/weather conditions? · Did the Referee respond to the changing pattern of play/mood of players? · Did the Referee demonstrate empathy for the game, allowing it to develop in accordance · With the tempo of the game? · Was the Referee pro-active in controlling of the game? · Was the Referee’s authority asserted firmly without being officious? · Was the Referee confident and quick thinking? · Did the Referee appear unflustered and unhurried when making critical decisions? · Did the Referee permit undue questioning of decisions? · Did the Referee deal effectively with players crowding around after decisions/incidents? · Was effective player management in evidence? · Was the Referee’s body language confident and open at all times? · Did the pace of the game, the crowd or player pressure affect the Referee negatively?

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P a g e 14 | 27 Guidelines for Temporary Dismissals (Sin Bins) The 131st AGM of The IFAB held in London on 3rd March 2017 approved the use of temporary dismissals (sin bins) for all or some cautions/yellow cards (YCs) in youth, veterans, disability and grassroots football, subject to the approval of the competition’s National FA, Confederation or FIFA, whichever is appropriate. Reference to temporary dismissals is found in the Laws of the Game 2018/19: Law 5 - The Referee (Powers and duties): Disciplinary action the referee: • Has the power to show yellow or red cards and, where competition rules permit, temporarily dismiss a player, from entering the field at the start of the match until after the match has ended, including during the half-time interval, extra time and kicks from the penalty mark. A temporary dismissal is when a player commits a cautionable (YC) offence and is punished by an immediate ‘suspension’ from participating in the next part of that match. The philosophy is that an instant punishment’ can have a significant and immediate positive influence on the behaviour of the offending player and, potentially, the player’s team. The National FA, Confederation or FIFA, should approve (for publication in the competition rules) a temporary dismissal protocol within the following guidelines1: Players only: • Temporary dismissals apply to all players (including goalkeepers) but not for cautionable offences (YCs) committed by a substitute or substituted player. Referee’s signal: • The referee will indicate a temporary dismissal by showing a yellow card (YC) and then clearly pointing with both arms to the temporary dismissal area (usually the player’s technical area) The temporary dismissal period: • The length of the temporary dismissal is the same for all offences. • The length of the temporary dismissal for The FA Pilot, it will be 10minutes for Adult – Open aged Football and 8minutes for Youth Football. • The temporary dismissal period begins when play restarts after the player has left the field of play. The referee should include in the temporary dismissal period any time ‘lost’ for a stoppage for which ‘additional time’ will be allowed at the end of the half (e.g. substitution, injury, time-wasting etc...) • Where neutral assistant referees or 4th officials are appointed, they will help the referee time the dismissal period - alternatively each Club should nominate where possible a

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P a g e 15 | 27 team official to assist. The referee remains the sole judge of the time. · Once the temporary dismissal period has been completed, the player can return from the touchline with the referee’s permission, which can be given while the ball is in play • The referee has the final decision as to when the player can return. • A temporarily dismissed player cannot be substituted until the end of the temporary dismissal period (but not if the team has used all its permitted substitutes) • If a temporary dismissal period has not been completed at the end of the first half (or the end of the second half when extra time is to be played) the remaining part of the temporary dismissal period is served from the start of the second half (start of extra time) • A player who is still serving a temporary dismissal at the end of the match is permitted to take part in Kicks from the Penalty Mark (penalties) Temporary dismissal area: • A temporarily dismissed player should remain within the technical area (where one exists) or with the team’s coach/technical staff, unless ‘warming up’ (under the same conditions as a substitute) Offences before/during/after a temporary dismissal: • A temporarily dismissed player who commits a cautionable (YC) or sending-off (RC) offence during their temporary dismissal period will take no further part in the match and may not be replaced or substituted. Further disciplinary action: • All temporary dismissals will be reported in the same manner as other cautionable offences. • Further disciplinary action will be taken in relation to suspension for accumulating a number of cautions and RESPECT sanctioning for Clubs. • Sin Bin Offences do not attract the £10 Administration fee. Temporary dismissal systems: IFAB have authorised the use of one of the following temporary dismissal systems: • System A - for all cautions (YCs) or System B - for some but not all cautions (YC) The FA will be using System B - temporary dismissal for some but not all cautions (YCs) and will apply for C2 Offences – Dissent • All other cautionable offences are punished with a caution as normal (YC) • A player who has been temporarily dismissed and then receives a caution (YC) continues Playing A player who has received a caution (YC) and then receives a

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P a g e 16 | 27 temporary dismissal can continue playing after the end of the temporary dismissal period. • A player who receives a second temporary dismissal in the same match will serve the temporary dismissal and then takes no further part in the match. The player may be replaced by a substitute at the end of the second temporary dismissal period if the player’s team has not used its maximum number of substitutes (subject to the next bullet point) • A player who receives a second temporary dismissal in the same match and has also received a caution for another YC offence takes no further part in the match and the player cannot be replaced/substituted. • A player who receives a second caution (YC) in the same match will be sent off and takes no further part in the match and may not be replaced/substituted.

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P a g e 17 | 27 DCFA REFEREE CONTACT DETAILS 2023 / 2024 First Name Last Name Referee Level E-mail Mobile Phone James Durkin Level 2a - Panel Select Referee james.durkin@hotmail.co.uk 07999 756995 Mark Pottage Level 2a - Panel Select Referee mpottage69@gmail.com 07891 706455 Paul Barber Level 3 - Contributory Referee paulbarber@yahoo.com 07789 544061 Ben Cobb Level 3 - Contributory Referee ben_cobb@hotmail.com 07776 143647 Robert Dabbs Level 3 - Contributory Referee robert.dabbsy@gmail.com 07794 688257 Mark Derrien Level 3 - Contributory Referee markderrien@hotmail.co.uk 07876 635546 Thomas Holden Level 3 - Contributory Referee thomas.holden@outlook.com 07890 039032 Alex James Level 3 - Contributory Referee alexmjames@icloud.com 07743 416536 Martin Underhay Level 3 - Contributory Referee martinunderhay@gmail.com 07525 025389 William Brodie Level 4 - Supply League Referee brodieboyzfooty@aol.com 07787 804911 Luke Fletcher Level 4 - Supply League Referee lukeyfletcher81@hotmail.com e-mail only Alastair Francis Level 4 - Supply League Referee alifrancis960@gmail.com 07920 045759 Spencer Chinnock Level 4 - Supply League Referee spencerchinnock18@gmail.com 07762 170273 Cameron Cudlipp Level 4 - Supply League Referee cameron.cudlipp11@gmail.com 07581 042001 Jonathan Pike Level 4 - Supply League Referee jonny_95@hotmail.co.uk 07722 178951 Alex Rush-Fear Level 4 - Supply League Referee alexrushfear@hotmail.com 07961 472180 Louis Stone Level 4 - Supply League Referee louisjstone86@hotmail.com 07817 932543 Lewis Ward Level 4 - Supply League Referee lewis.ward_4@hotmail.com 07425 942266 Jade Wardle Level 4 - Supply League Referee wardle2jade@gmail.com 07803 559369 Nigel Whitfield Level 4 - Supply League Referee nige.whitfield@hotmail.co.uk 07912 512511 Richard Batchelor Level 5 - Senior County Referee richardbatchelor3@sky.com 07710 325499 Collins Benin Level 5 - Senior County Referee c.benin@gmail.com 07799 225061 Bart Blomfield Level 5 - Senior County Referee bart.blomfield@gmail.com 07903 240936 John Boulton Level 5 - Senior County Referee j.boulton701@btinternet.com 07546 393829 Craig Bourton Level 5 - Senior County Referee craig.bourton@outlook.com 07561 101550 Robert Brittain Level 5 - Senior County Referee bob1brittain@aol.com 07947 029098 Chris Brokenshaw Level 5 - Senior County Referee chrisbrokenshaw@gmail.com 07754 029937 William Buchanan Level 5 - Senior County Referee billy.buchanan@jordansryvita.com 07912 569237 Daniel Burke Level 5 - Senior County Referee danielburke85@gmail.com 07725 721091 Ian Chiddicks Level 5 - Senior County Referee ianandjackiechiddicks@gmail.com 07423 663628 Mark Chinnock Level 5 - Senior County Referee kchinnock@tiscali.co.uk 07477 624024 Ray Cody Level 5 - Senior County Referee raygcody@mail.com 07979 525214 Jeremy Cooke Level 5 - Senior County Referee jerrycooke87@gmail.com 07787 525008 Jason Coombs Level 5 - Senior County Referee jasoncafcb@hotmail.co.uk 07963 177885 Kelvin Day Level 5 - Senior County Referee kelvin.day2409@gmail.com 07809 442766 Alan Dennis Level 5 - Senior County Referee al.dennis@btinternet.com 07943 508958 Stephen Fall Level 5 - Senior County Referee steve.fall@outlook.com 07967 383581 Luc Ferguson Level 5 - Senior County Referee lucferguson@googlemail.com 07564 331024 Paul Froud Level 5 - Senior County Referee froudpaul@gmail.com 07503 676874 Dominic Gillespie Level 5 - Senior County Referee mugatea49@yahoo.co.uk 07788 426480 Dominic Gregory Level 5 - Senior County Referee dom_gregory@hotmail.com 07961 047907 Nicholas Gregg Level 5 - Senior County Referee nickgregg129@gmail.com 07875 735719

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P a g e 18 | 27 Stuart Griffiths Level 5 - Senior County Referee swg4@hotmail.co.uk 07795 557888 Pasquale Grillo Level 5 - Senior County Referee p.grillo@ntlworld.com 07803 322068 David Harkison Level 5 - Senior County Referee dave.harkison@hotmail.com 07971 628749 James Henshaw Level 5 - Senior County Referee jameshenshaw@me.com 07816 173444 Roger Hughes Level 5 - Senior County Referee roger.hughes14@yahoo.co.uk 07533 137955 Clive Jones Level 5 - Senior County Referee clivejones123@sky.com 07792 234513 Andre Linford Level 5 - Senior County Referee andrepaullinford@gmail.com 07802 238138 Christopher Mannering Level 5 - Senior County Referee chrismannering15@hotmail.com 07976 515406 Oliver McAfee Level 5 - Senior County Referee oliver.mcafee@googlemail.com 07702 417057 David Moore Level 5 - Senior County Referee mooreandmoore458@hotmail.co.uk 07789 337121 Russel Morris Level 5 - Senior County Referee russel.morris@outlook.com 07970 121872 David Mountain Level 5 - Senior County Referee davidmountain11@yahoo.co.uk 07920 874553 Roy Moyse Level 5 - Senior County Referee roymoyse@gmail.com 07909 283069 Terry Oldrid Level 5 - Senior County Referee terry.oldrid@sky.com 07903 189198 Leonard (aka Victor) Parkin Level 5 - Senior County Referee victorparkin107@gmail.com 07483 810178 Timothy Paul Level 5 - Senior County Referee tim.paul25@outlook.com 07778 206877 Anthony Pike Level 5 - Senior County Referee piket56@hotmail.com 07851 794279 Philip Runciman Level 5 - Senior County Referee reffrunci@hotmail.co.uk 07908 148784 Mark Sers Level 5 - Senior County Referee bluemark1963@gmail.com 07986 466519 Christopher Sheppard Level 5 - Senior County Referee chris.shepp@hotmail.co.uk 07949 501945 David Taylor Level 5 - Senior County Referee djtdjt1@djtdjt1.plus.com 07720 443319 Ole Underhay Level 5 - Senior County Referee olegee20@icloud.com 07786 409539 Mark Walker Level 5 - Senior County Referee markewalker.55@gmail.com 07535 261556 Adrian Wiltshire Level 5 - Senior County Referee chalky_108@hotmail.com 07787 363933 Anthony Wooldridge Level 5 - Senior County Referee tony.w1983@outlook.com 07940 259834 Nathanael Wormleighton Level 5 - Senior County Referee nat.wormleighton@hotmail.com 07401 325599 Michael Wright Level 5 - Senior County Referee michael.wright5125@gmail.com 07369 240009 Grant Coles Level 6 - County Referee gbc4528@aol.com 07979 831547 Simon Davey Level 6 - County Referee simondavey1986@gmail.com e-mail only Christopher Dickson Level 6 - County Referee dicksonchris22@gmail.com 07817 313913 Paul Gibbons Level 6 - County Referee paulgibbons38@btinternet.com 07875 302018 Steve Gilbert Level 6 - County Referee stevegilbert23@hotmail.co.uk 07549 052691 Michael Gillespie Level 6 - County Referee mickgill72@icloud.com 07305 151564 Benjamin Haskett Level 6 - County Referee benhaskett10@gmail.com 07487 883463 Kevin Horder Level 6 - County Referee kevin.horder@thetrainingroom.com 07944 224624 Paul Kirby Level 6 - County Referee kirby_paul@hotmail.co.uk 07526 180675 Neil Lewis Level 6 - County Referee nlewis78@sky.com 07818 434524 Anthony Lockley Level 6 - County Referee anthonylockley@aol.com 07813 592177 Gareth Balsdon Level 7 - Junior Referee gjbalsdon.longfleetyfc@hotmail.com 07914 314186 Leon Bennett Level 7 - Junior Referee leon.bennett1@hotmail.com 07909 556566 Gianluca Cambone Level 7 - Junior Referee gcambonereferee@gmail.com 07835 300630 David Clack Level 7 - Junior Referee dave.clack@btinternet.com 07595 777792 Ryan Collier Level 7 - Junior Referee rtr.collier1@gmail.com 07927 035015 Nicholas Eke Level 7 - Junior Referee afcnick@hotmail.co.uk 07739 013843 Kevin Guest Level 7 - Junior Referee kevcapg@gmail.com 07786 541733 James Hensley-Jones Level 7 - Junior Referee j.hensleyjones@yahoo.co.uk 07899 894924 Christopher Humphreys Level 7 - Junior Referee chump3s@hotmail.com e-mail only Keith Legg Level 7 - Junior Referee kllegg@btinternet.com 07967 265332 Andrew Merritt Level 7 - Junior Referee andymerritt1@gmail.com 07958 081845

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P a g e 19 | 27 Gavin Owens Level 7 - Junior Referee gavtours25@gmail.com 07736 400811 Gabriel Phelps Level 7 - Junior Referee gabrielphelps551@gmail.com 07484 310111 Clive Robinson Level 7 - Junior Referee c.robinson9050@ntlworld.com 07854 250690 Jacob Rosenberg Level 7 - Junior Referee jacob.rosenberg@sky.com 07593 039474 Imogen Rowley Level 7 - Junior Referee imirowley2006@hotmail.com 07875 018139 Patrick Rowson Level 7 - Junior Referee patrowson@gmail.com 07802 486737 Umberto Santoloce Level 7 - Junior Referee santoloce88@gmail.com 07871 776233 Colin Taylor Level 7 - Junior Referee referee2847@aol.com 07830 633159 Graham Thorburn Level 7 - Junior Referee graham.thorburn@yahoo.co.uk 07791 451603 Nathan Wood Level 7 - Junior Referee secretary.jcgfc@mail.com 07588 828229 Harry Youles Level 7 - Junior Referee htjyoules@gmail.com 07910 174410 Nadim Abdo T - Training nadimbg09@gmail.com 07432 869935 Alper Balkaya T - Training dewards62@hotmail.com 07513 413073 Zachary Best T - Training pnzsbest@gmail.com 07518 283317 Evan Crang T - Training evancrang0@gmail.com 07845 712057 Joshua Crumb T - Training joshua.crumb@icloud.com 07802 492305 Gary Cure T - Training gary.cure@sky.com 07725 178154 Connor Cure T - Training ccure123@gmail.com 07450 529266 George Dashwood T - Training ppd@hotmail.co.uk 07947 638145 Simon Davey T - Training simondavey1986@gmail.com e-mail only Isaac De Silva T - Training i.desilva005@gmail.com 07552 735478 Kaitlyn Elliott T - Training kaitlynelliott2006@sky.com 07730 009905 Daniel Eziukwu T - Training zionson284@gmail.com 07404 499172 Steven Gilbert T - Training stevegilbert23@hotmail.co.uk 07549 052691 Finlay Hamilton T - Training finhamilton5@gmail.com 07483 273930 Lee Hebditch T - Training forgetmenot1972@ntlworld.com 07721 568371 Charlie Hensley - Jones T - Training charliehensleyjones@gmail.com 07899 894924 Graham Hill T - Training graham.hill887@yahoo.com 07512 890455 Ian Hill T - Training ian.hill@portlanddata.co.uk 07545 922969 Matthew Holloway T - Training mjholloway@gmail.com e-mail only Anna-Louise Humphreys T - Training annaparratt@hotmail.com 07951 058232 Kevin Ingham T - Training kevin_ingham2004@hotmail.com e-mail only Ellis Jeanes T - Training ellisjeanes8@gmail.com 07548 174177 Finlay Lawrence T - Training finlaylawrence@icloud.com e-mail only Cohen Lee T - Training c.lee23@outlook.com 07710 197408 Olivia Linard T - Training liv.linard58@gmail.com 07932 075675 Sean Loveless T - Training zem2005@hotmail.co.uk 07817 006670 Alfie Maybury T - Training alfiemaybury07@gmail.com 07740 942009 Joshua McComish T - Training joshua_mccomish@yahoo.com 07541 747688 Charlie Middlemiss T - Training charliemiddlemiss@outlook.com 07514 056633 James Mitchell T - Training jamjamjam184@gmail.com e-mail only Paul Moore T - Training paulthereferee72@gmail.com 07768 910070 Benjamin Nixon T - Training bubs08nixon@gmail.com 07788 138837 Robert Nobbs T - Training rob.nobbs15@gmail.com 07810 103733 David Oglesby T - Training ogiogiogi27@hotmail.com 07899 928002 Jacob Osgood T - Training jacob.osgood04@gmail.com 07502 993846 Hayley Parsons T - Training parsonshayley@hotmail.com 07702 704134 Oliver Pearson T - Training peooliverethan@outlook.com 07375 092443 Louis Pepper T - Training louispepper115@icloud.com 07895 920853 Andrew Pittwood T - Training andy.pittwood@yahoo.co.uk 07870 555051

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P a g e 22 | 27 Principle is for misconduct to be dealt with on the day and Will still be reported by referee as: • Used to monitor impact • Used for continual misconduct NO ADMIN FEE WILL BE CHARGED All Cautions for Dissent must be dealt with by the Sin Bin Process. Applies to Players only and not Substitutes or Coaching Staff. Referee Signals by issuing a Yellow card in the normal way and pointing to the touchline where the player must go. (not a defined Sin Bin area) PERIOD IN SIN BIN IS: • 10 Minutes for all matches of 90 minutes • 8 Minutes for all other matches • Remember - No designated area: just back with management and subs. - Period starts when play restarts. - Referee includes any lost time. - Where Neutral Assistants are appointed, they assist with timing. • Referee has final decision on when the player can return to play. • Does not need to be in a stoppage in play – Referee will only allow player to return away from current action. • A Player in the Sin Bin cannot be substituted until the period has expired and not at all if all substitutes have been used. • If the period has not expired at the end of the 1st half, it continues during the 2nd half (or Extra Time). REPEAT OFFENDERS Repeat Offenders (this will be a different approach than expected) If a temporary dismissed player: • Commits another YC Offence or RC offence during the sin bin period cannot take any further part in the game and cannot be substituted

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P a g e 23 | 27 • Commits a non-dissent caution at any time on the field of play in addition to the sin bin period will continue to play. • Commits a 2nd Dissent caution (and no other offences) will receive a 2nd period in the sin bin. At the end of that period, the player can take no further part in the game but can be substituted. FAQS Q: Will the Referee working on their own be able to control the Sin Bin Period? A: Yes - If they follow the correct Procedure Q: Can a Temporary Dismissed player warm up? A: Yes – Want to avoid injury and the purpose of the Sin Bin is to remove from play Q: What happens if the Team go down to less than 7 players as a result of a Temporary Dismissal? A: If it is the players second sin bin and not permitted to return - the game will be abandoned

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P a g e 25 | 27 NEW LANDMARK STRATEGY FOR GRASSROOTS REFEREEING IN ENGLAND We have launched an ambitious new strategy for grassroots refereeing in England, providing a clear direction for the future of officiating over the next three years and beyond. The landmark strategy sets out our plan to ensure world class referees are being developed through the pathway from grassroots to elite, so that the game is officiated at the highest possible standards and refereeing thrives both now, and in the future. The strategy, titled ‘To Grow, Guide and Govern.’, outlines four key transformational goals through to 2026: • Making refereeing an attractive career choice – Halving the time it takes to reach the top levels and providing slicker, easier admin via one system across the game. • Improving referee experience – Introducing new rewards & recognition and the implementation of behavioural change initiatives, including the trial of body cams for grassroots referees.

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P a g e 26 | 27 • Making refereeing more inclusive – A commitment to a 50% increase in referees from historically under-represented communities and a 50% increase of female referees. • Enhancing referee performance and development – Tripling online resources and training and doubling investment in our development system. The three-year long strategy also commits to ensuring the safety and continued enjoyment of referees at all levels by reducing abuse and making referees feel truly valued on and off the pitch. Point deductions will be introduced for teams across the grassroots game from the start of the 2023-24 season if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct. In addition, body cams are currently being trialled for grassroots referees and this will continue to run across the 2023/24 season. The strategy also commits to building a culture that provides opportunities for all in refereeing by actively addressing barriers to inclusion. Action will include a national campaign to increase referees by 50% from historically under-represented backgrounds and the launch of a bursary to part fund places on County FA-run entry-level refereeing courses for referees from under-represented backgrounds. A number of interventions to speed up the development pathway will also be made including the introduction of mid-year promotions and the removal of observer scores to promote focus on development. Mark Bullingham, The FA’s Chief Executive, said: "Referees are the lifeblood of our game, so this new strategy is critical to attracting and retaining our match officials. We need to create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for referees at all levels and to offer strong support throughout their career. “The strategy also outlines our targets and positive action programmes that will further diversify the referee and match official community. “Critically, we have also halved the time it takes to progress to the top of the game, to increase its attractiveness as a career choice.” To view the strategy in full, please read the FA Document at, https://www.thefabrochure.com/the-fa-refereeing-strategy-2023-26/index.html

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