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I may be wrong, but I believe the 2A and B promotions come out once the season is over. Much like the FL and PL, their marking seasons run with the season of football rather than with the generic marking season.

For Contributory league games, the rules indicate we have to be there an hour before kick-off. However, it's usual practice to arrive 1:30hrs before the game. We would generally all arrive at the same time too, partly due to the fact that joint travel is encouraged to prevent charging the clubs...

Hi James, I live in London and have refereed here since I started. Who have you tried to contact at London FA?

I don't think that's necessary! Jon Moss still cycles long distances, and I'd like to think he takes it all very seriously! ;)

I've managed to download this and upload it to my Dropbox. If anyone would like me to send them the link, please PM me.

I believe each league gives out the bandings at different points. I received bandings in October and December and will then receive the final bandings in May once the promotions and relegations have been announced. No, I won't get my level 3 this time round - was only my first year though, so...

Slightly different in the fact that we are placed into bandings on our supply league/pool (a collection of two supply leagues). The bandings are from A-E and we receive a banding for both our assessor marks and also our club marks. There isn't a national merit table (except for our assistant...

Whilst the above applies for the 7-5 jump, from 6-4, it is slightly different. You'll have to get 5 assessments (otherwise you'll have to be within the top 50% of club marks in your 'main' league), referee 20 games and be an assistant on 10 games. You have to do that within the marking season...

Last year it was on May 9th, although I think the marking season was extended slightly last year due to weather (so I've heard). I'd expect it to be slightly earlier this year.

Don't assume anything. They'll tell you if you haven't been successful. Just hold on, or ring your RDO. They'll be able to give you information when the letters will be sent out.

I had to search for it in the search bar. Have you tried using the link I posted above?

As far as I am aware it hasn't be scheduled to be shown again. If you have the BT Sport channel (which I presume you do), it is likely you'll have the online access to. Ask whoever pays your BT Sport bill whether they have login details for it, or if they could set them up. Will be quicker than...

It's available here: https://goo.gl/VvS3GL Although you will need access to BT Sport to watch it.

@Josh H I haven't read the full thread. But my understanding of the law is that if a player requires treatment after being on the receiving end of a challenge which is punished by a red or yellow card, then they do not need to leave the field of play after treatment. This is providing the...

The two dates which have been confirmed for the fitness tests this year are: 11th June 9th July Venues haven't yet been confirmed. But, if you PM me, I'll send you the location list from last season (which is likely to be similar to this year). Best of luck with finding out whether you've...