The Army FA is proud of its Refereeing history and it plays an active role in attracting, training and mentoring its Referees at all levels of the game. All Service Associations (Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy) have administrative responsibility for Referees who are serving members of the Armed Forces.
Refereeing Awards and Achievements
Army FA Gold Badge
The 'Gold Badge' replaced the "Red" badge in 2008. A Referee shall be eligible for the Referees' Merit Award when he has refereed a minimum of 5 Select List appointments provided that at least one of the appointments includes: The Army Challenge Cup Final, Inter Service (RN v RAF), Jubilee Cup (RN v RAF), Army v Met Police (Grenadier Guards), Army v Civil Service and a senior CSFA fixture as the Referee).
Army FA Tie
All Army FA Referees from Level 7 and above have been issued with an official Army FA Tie. This must be worn at all times for Army appointments.
On appointment to the Select List the referee will be entitled to wear the Army FA Tie which will be presented by his/her Commanding Officer.
Select List Referees 2011/12
Sgt DJB Ford REME
Maj DS McDermid RLC
Capt DM Woolford RE
Capt G Burton REME
Capt A Marshall RE
Sgt APM McIntyre RLC
Maj J K Roskelly RLC
Maj G Connolly REME
LCpl R Ellis RAMC
CofH A Groves CAMUS
WO2 S Finch RLC
WO2 S Woodley REME
WO2 Steve Glyde R SIGNALS
Maj P Cassidy AGC
Maj P Conn RE
Referee Payment
Match fees for all matches are set annually by the Combined Services Football Association (CSFA). The Referees’ Sub Committee reviews the fees each season and makes recommendations for change to the CSFA AGM. The fee will apply to all matches, including Corps, Inter Corps, Division competitions, Army Challenge Cup and Minor Units Cup competitions and non competitive matches.
The fees for Final Ties may be replaced by the presentation of a suitable memento. Unless otherwise stated, where appointed, a fourth official is to be treated as an Assistant Referee.
The current Level of fees is:
Referee: £15
Assistants: £10
The home club is responsible for payment.