Referees Hub

News Bulletin

28th July 2024
Laws of the Game 2024-25

Preparations for the new season are well underway and we would like to take this opportunity to remind our match officials, new and old, to familiarise themselves with the new Laws of the Game for season 2024-25. In particular, attention is drawn to the amendments made in Law concerning players’ equipment, non-deliberate handball and temporary dismissals (sin-bins).

1st July 2024
New Referees

If you or anyone you know is interested in taking up refereeing and/or joining the Mid-Essex Football League referees panel, please contact the Referees Officer here.

15th June 2024
New Result Sheet for season 2024-25

As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the administrative burden placed on our referees, we are moving to a Google results sheet for the new season. Further details to follow in due course.

1st June 2024
2023-24 Season Reviews

Season reviews for the 2023-24 are now available here.

Useful Information & Documents

Referees’ Result Sheet

For post-match completion (within 48hrs) and return to the Discipline Secretary.

Access the sheet here.

FA Protocol for dealing with Discrimination

Ensure to carefully read and apply the FA guidance in the face of discrimination/abuse.

Read the document here.

League Rules, at a glance

Important League Rules for all match referees to remember:

1. Home Club must confirm match particulars with match official not later than Tuesday prior to a Saturday fixture
2. Clubs to provide Team Sheets to match official in their designated changing area not later than 15 mins prior to kick off
3. Home Club to provide payment of match fee(s) before kick off, not after the match - unless agreed otherwise

All breaches to be reported to the Referees’ Secretary via email, here.