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Where would we be without our brilliant Match Officials? It’s time for us all to give our referees the recognition they deserve in the 2025 Referee Recognition Awards. Who will you nominate? 👇 ▶️ bit.ly/HFA-RRA25

Are we still allowed to say new year, new me? Another course completed by 18 more new referees can, as they hit the ground running on an opportunity to explore a different side to the game! ⚽️

A busy February for all things refereeing in Hertfordshire. County Cups finals began this weekend, led by our promising young officials. Another referees course was also completed this month with two more to follow. A strong example of thriving young people in this county. 🥇

It's the last week for you to put forward a deserving Match Official for the #RefereeRecognitionAwards! Get your nominations in before the deadline 👇 ▶️ bit.ly/HFA-RRA25

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Mental health champions are volunteers from across the refereeing community who provide a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgemental listening space for match officials who may be experiencing pressing worries or concerns, and if required help you find professional support. 🆘

Have you nominated your grassroots match official of the year yet? Just tell us why you think they should win, and we’ll take care of the rest! 🌟

Our busy period continued in April for all things refereeing in Hertfordshire as our County Cup Final officials continue to shine. We also concluded our final referee course for the season. This has taken us to 383 brand new match officials new to the circuit in 2024/25. 👏

Congratulations to 3 of Herts FA's Match Officials who were recognised at The Recognition Awards 2025! Lesley Douglass in the Club Recognition of the Year Award 🧏‍♀️ Chris Geelan in the Volunteer of the Year Award 🧏‍♂️ Mackenzie Beaumont-Gardner in the Newcomer of the Year Award 🧏‍♂️

Referee Recognition Awards Success 🙌 Congratulations to the three Hertfordshire Match Officials honoured at this season's National Referee Recognition Awards 🏅 Hear from Them and Read More ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-RA25

Very well done to all of Hertfordshire FA's match officials that were appointed to this years County Cup Finals 2025. Your services to grassroots football has been excellent and rightfully justified with this achievement. Our clubs are lucky to have you. 🏆

𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 Registration for 2025/26 is now live! 🙌 Visit the new Referee Portal to get yourself signed up for next season. 📝 You can also set up auto-renew to ensure you're saving time in future. 🔁 buff.ly/ihER3sH

The FA Referee Recognition Awards highlights have landed, featuring Hertfordshire FA's Mackenzie Beaumont-Gardner in the Newcomer of the Year Award youtu.be/heDSS3Hi6Eg?si… ⭐️⭐️

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ℹ️ The IFAB Laws of the Game 2025/26 are effective from today. 📲 App: bit.ly/Laws_App_ 📘 PDF: bit.ly/Laws_PDF_25_26 📝 Law changes: bit.ly/Changes25_26

Its officially day two of the new season and our first referee course is starting tonight, featuring new content and streamlined learning! ✌️

More courses being completed last week and this week. Pre-season is for learning! Do you know someone interested in refereeing? Check out the 5 modules! The link that you need is here, available to share. bit.ly/HFA-RefCourse ✍️

More courses being completed all throughout August. Featuring another 50/50 course. A 50% split of male & female learners. Look out for a cohort of 159 new referees coming to a game near you! Lets give them the support they need to learn & deliver your games safely. 🫡

Supporting Opportunities for All 💫 We are pleased to offer a bursary for a new referee course specifically for individuals from historically underrepresented ethnic communities ⚽ 📲 Find Out More 🔗 bit.ly/FA-RAR-B