Rules and Regulations
PLAY BY THE RULES
Referees play an integral part in ensuring football remains fair, safe and inclusive for all.
Here you will find the resources you need, including laws of the game, matchday guidance and information on safeguarding.
Get in touch
Sebastian Stockbridge
(Referee Development Officer)
T: 0191 3872929 (Option 2 then Option 6)
Match Day Guidance
Other Guidance
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Whatever your involvement in football, you have a responsibility to make our game as safe and enjoyable as possible for everyone.
This is particularly true if your role as a referee involves officiating matches where children and young people under the age of 18 are playing. It also applies if as you are officiating alongside under-18 referees and assistant referees.
Find out how The FA and CFAs manages safeguarding nationally and locally. You’ll also find detailed information on the game’s safeguarding strategy, and how it applies to you.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)
Laws of the Game
