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Congrats to AFC Portchester who showed their class last night. A spirited RN side created chances but went in 1–0 down at the break. Portchester’s quality shone in the second half. That’s a wrap for Navy Football this season—thank you AFC Portchester & good luck in the final!

Congrats to HMS Collingwood, winners of the 2025 USFL Charity Cup! After a 2–2 draw at full time vs HMNB Portsmouth, Collingwood took it 4–2 on penalties. Thanks to the officials & RNFA for making it a great night of Navy football!

Eastern Region Football – Open Training Sessions Want to represent the Eastern Region? Get involved in open training at: 📍 HMS Collingwood – Mon 28 Apr, 1700 📍 HMS Temeraire – Tue 6 May, 1700 📩 To register interest, contact: [email protected]

WALKING FOOTBALL SESSIONS START TODAY 📍 HMS Temeraire 🗓️ 28/04/25 ⏰ 1900-2000 No sign-up needed—just turn up and play! Free refreshments after at the Sportsman Arms. Questions? [email protected] | 📞 02390573032

The next two weeks at Royal Navy Football! Walking Football is back on Mon 12 May – open to all, to sign up use the link - buff.ly/bylDa0B Coaching CPD on Mon 13 May – ideal for anyone starting their coaching journey! Interested? email: [email protected]

An important fixture awaits Royal Navy FA Referees ⚽️⚓️🇬🇧 Chairman Lt Phil Eddie RN, as he takes charge of the The National League South Play-Off Semi-Final between Torquay United FC vs. Boreham Wood FC on Saturday 3rd May at Plainmoor K/O 3pm. Good luck shipmate !! ⚓️ Phil Eddie NAVYfit Royal Navy FA 🇬🇧

Congratulations to Lt Cdr Phil Eddie on being selected to Referee the National League South play off semi-final. Huge congratulations and best of luck from everyone in the RNFA.

🚶‍♂️ Walking Football returns for Session 2! 📍 HMS Temeraire 🗓️ Mon 12 May | 🕖 1900–2000 🎟️ Just turn up or scan the QR to register ☕ Free refreshments after at the Sportsman Arms Open to all ages & levels! 📧 [email protected]

Still time to sign up for next Mondays walking football session at HMS Temeraire!! Come along and be apart of the newest Royal Navy group!!

LAST CALL! Join us TONIGHT (13 May) at HMS Temeraire, 6:30–8:30PM for a FREE Introduction to Coaching session ⚽ Great first step for anyone interested in coaching Navy football. 📩 Sign up by 1700 – email: [email protected] or scan the QR code.

Thanks to all who joined our Intro to Coaching! 👏 Next up: 📅 UEFA C/B Link – Wed 5 June 📅 UEFA B App Guidance – Sun 30 June 🕡 18:30–20:00 💻 Both online via Teams 📩 Sign up: [email protected] Full more info please link into our Instagram or Facebook.

Want to stay in the game? Join our RNFA Basic Referee Course! 📍 HMS Temeraire 📅 16–17 June | 🕔 17:00–21:30 🎓 SLC funding available! Learn to officiate, build confidence & support Navy football. 📩 [email protected]

📣 Final call: FA UEFA C Courses (25/26) for Royal Navy personnel ⚓ 2 courses at HMS Temeraire 📩 Last chance – email: [email protected] ✅ Must meet FA prerequisites 🗓️ Course 1: 8–9 Sept | 20–21 Oct | 1–2 Dec Course 2: 27–28 Oct | 8–9 Dec | 19–20 Jan

RNFA Trustee Vacancy We're looking for two new RNFA Trustees – both Service & civilian applicants welcome. ✅ Inclusive ✅ Strategic ✅ Volunteer role 🗓️ Deadline: Fri 27 June, 9am 🔗 full details on the website: buff.ly/WrFB8n6

ROYAL NAVY FA ACHIEVES THE FA’S CODE OF GOVERNANCE For the full details please go to our website - buff.ly/cOvhVO3

🎉 PROMOTION NEWS 🎉 Huge congratulations to RNFA Referee's, Craig Marchant, Gareth Davies and Conor McQuillian on achieving promotion to Level 4!

Huge congratulations to LH Elish Brogan & Capt Stuart Morgan RM – two fantastic ambassadors for Navy Football! Both had the honour of presenting trophies at this year’s FA Cup Finals – a proud moment for them and the RNFA.

🚨VACANCY🚨 After delivering the role of Referee Development Officer for 5 years, Andy Glanville is stepping down. Anyone that would like the challenge of this demanding role please email Al Gower at [email protected]

👏Congratulations 👏 to Dave Morey on successfully being selected for promotion to L3 and will officiate at Step 3&4 as a Referee and Step 2 as an Asssitant.