Welcome to the home of Altrincham & District Referees

Altrincham & District Referees’ Society is the local branch of the Referees’ Association. Our members include referees serving all levels of the game, from junior grass roots matches through to FIFA international matches. This range of experience is of great benefit to all members of the society as we help each other to improve and develop.

We meet once per month, running an indoor session covering a variety of topics during the season. Before each session we have time for socialising, networking, and seeking support and advice from colleagues. Our programme includes training from Premier League and Football League officials, and is designed to be of benefit to referees from all levels.

Many of our members give their time to observing and mentoring referees to aid their development within the ADRS Whistle Pathway scheme.

Latest News

Partnership with The Ref Stop

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The Ref Stop partnership

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Ref Stop, a one stop shop for all your refereeing needs! From the latest flags and whistles to watches and nutrition, The Ref Stop has quickly become the UK’s leading supplier of referee and match official equipment. They frequently engage in community projects, including supporting underrepresented grassroots officials, donating over thousands in kit and equipment to referees across the UK, promoting inclusivity in the game!

This partnership brings an additional benefit to our members with access to a discount on purchases.

As a Referee Society, we are incredibly proud to partner with The Ref Stop.

Christmas Raffle Winners 2025

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A huge thank you to all the individuals and companies who donated prizes to our 2025 Christmas raffle, and of course to everyone who purchased tickets. The funds raised make a massive positive impact to the training and development opportunities for referees in the Altrincham & District area.

The draw was conducted during our December meeting and the full list of prizes and winners can be viewed by clicking here.

Young Referee of the Year 2024

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We are delighted to announce that our Young Referee of the Year for 2024 is Ruby Sykes. Ruby had an exceptional year of on-field performances, including being rewarded with an AR appointment to the FA Women’s League Cup Final and promotion to men’s Level 4 in the summer. Additionally, Ruby has become an active member of the Society’s Committee helping to deliver events.

The trophy was presented by Mike Dean.

Mike Dean presenting the trophy to Ruby Sykes