Congratulations to Jarred Gillett on Championship Play-Off Final Appointment

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Jarred Gillett has been appointed as the VAR for the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final. The match, which will determine the final team to be promoted from the EFL Championship to the Premier League, is set to take place...

Celebrating the Success of Charlie Greenway

Charlie Greenway's passion for refereeing started at a young age. At just 9 years old, he asked for a referee kit and equipment, setting the stage for his future in officiating. Charlie completed his refereeing course with LCFA in July, just in time for the new...

Celebrating Success: Gareth Clarke’s Remarkable Season

Gareth Clarke, a dedicated Bootle RA member, has had an extraordinary season filled with new experiences and memorable moments. Here, Gareth shares his journey and achievements from the past year, highlighting the opportunities and successes that have come his way. A...

Bootle RA End of Season Review 2023/24 by Scott Jackson, Vice-Chairman

As the 2023/24 season draws to a close, we take immense pride in celebrating the numerous successes both on and off the field achieved by our members. Prestigious Appointments Our members have been appointed to a variety of prestigious roles, from grassroots levels to...

Introduction of New Heading Rules in Grassroots Football

We are informing our members about the upcoming changes in grassroots football, which will see the phased removal of deliberate heading in matches for youth levels U7-U11 over the next three seasons. This follows the successful implementation of the International...

Referee Resources

Every month we post a Laws of the Game quiz to test your knowledge and resources to help referees on and off the pitch.

Bootle Referees’ Society

With over 50 years of dedicated service, we are a well-established Society committed to elevating refereeing standards in our local community. Our goal is to provide essential advice, resources, and support to our diverse membership base, which spans new referees just beginning their journey, grassroots and non-league officials, as well as those officiating in the EFL and Premier League. We’re introducing new features tailored to support referees at every level of experience. Our monthly meetings, held on the first Monday of each month, offer a valuable platform for connection, skill development, and knowledge-sharing. If you’re interested in joining our growing organisation, we invite you to connect with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our referee community!

Bootle Referees’ Society

With over 50 years of dedicated service, we are a well-established Society committed to elevating refereeing standards in our local community. Our goal is to provide essential advice, resources, and support to our diverse membership base, which spans new referees just beginning their journey, grassroots and non-league officials, as well as those officiating in the EFL and Premier League. We’re introducing new features tailored to support referees at every level of experience. Our monthly meetings, held on the first Monday of each month, offer a valuable platform for connection, skill development, and knowledge-sharing. If you’re interested in joining our growing organisation, we invite you to connect with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our referee community!