Bootle RA Officials Begin 2025–26 FA Cup Appointments

The 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup begins this weekend with the Extra Preliminary Round, involving 223 fixtures across the country. A total of 446 clubs from steps 5 and 6 of the National League System will take part at this stage, with the competition offering clubs from...

Bootle RA Members Appointed to EFL Fixtures: 1–7 August 2025

As the 2025/26 EFL season begins, members of Bootle Referees Society continue to feature across a number of early-season fixtures. Below is a summary of appointments involving our members between 1 and 7 August 2025. Sky Bet League One Saturday, 2 August 2025Blackpool...

In Memory of Ian Shepherd

Bootle Referees’ Association are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our great friend and founding member, Ian Shepherd. Ian was a long-standing and much-loved member of our Association, known for his passion for refereeing, his loyal support of Marine, and for...

Jarred Gillett Appointed to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

Bootle Referees Society is proud to highlight the continued achievements of our members on the international stage. Jarred Gillett has been selected as part of the officiating team for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 tournament, currently taking place in Switzerland. His...

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...

Referee Resources

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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!