Well what an amazing day, with so many talented, inspiration & incredible people.
We thank you all for your contributions, participation & making this a truly, unforgettable conference 🤍
The hard work must continue, see you next year 🍀
#BAMREF
#iamthechange
#diversity
We are incredibly delighted to share the news that Ruebyn Ricardo today becomes the youngest ever Referee from the Black community to be appointed as Match day Referee for a league fixture between Crewe Alexander and Swindon Town age of 25yrs old. Good luck Ruebyn!
We are delighted to share the news that Farai Hallam will take charge of his first Football League game between Walsall v Doncaster Rovers joining the growing list of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Referees in England's top 4 Pro divisions. Good Luck Farai!
#nextgeneration
Many Congratulations to Sam Allison who took charge of the Championship fixture between Hull City and Preston NE on Saturday 18th February. This is the first time in 15years that a Black Referee has taken charge of a game in The Football Championships Division.
Congratulations to Sam Allison, appointed as Referee in the FA Youth Challenge Cup Semi-Final between West Ham and Southampton. This is the first time since 2003, a Black Referee has taken charge of a major cup Semi -Final competition following Uriah Rennie FA Trophy Final
Wow! What a historic and special moment it will be on Saturday, when four BAME officials step out together to take charge of a
#FACup
match. We couldn’t be more proud and this is
#progress
#history
and
#hope
for everyone within our
#community
#BAMREF
BAMREF is providing support to Bhupinder Singh Gill as we do with all of our officials after he was racially abused during Saturday’s Championship game between Portsmouth and Oxford.
#BAMREF
#kickitout
"BAMRef welcomes the
appointment of Sam Allison for Sheffield United v Luton
"It is the culmination of years of hard work by BAMref members and we hope to work further with Howard Webb to identify and progress more black officials to the top flight."
Congratulations Sam 👏
#Changeishere
! FA, PGMOL and BAMREF collaboration to invest and work with 20 of the top talented officials from Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage backgrounds with enhanced coaching and development to improve the diversity in refereeing. BAMREF welcomes CORE X
Delighted to be introducing the newest group match officials age range 14-45. Diversity in refereeing requires positive action by direct intervention into underrepresented Communities. We need to create opportunities,invest and support the talent. Good luck all on your journey.
The last Black person to Referee on the Premier League retired in 2008...Yes over 14 years ago! However in the last 30 days, there has been some notable appointments by the PGMOL. We celebrate the achievements of both trailblazing colleagues and wish them continued success.
Sunny made history at Selhurst Park yesterday, when he became the first British South Asian to referee in an English Premier League fixture (Crystal Palace vs Luton). Congratulations from all at
#BAMREF
, we are incredibly proud of your achievements.
#PremiereLeague
#football
Today saw Sam Allison & Akil Howson both officiate in the
#PremierLeague
match Man City v Ipswich
This is another huge milestone for our community & shows the progress we are making!
This is only the start!
Congratulations to both Sam & Akil 👏
#pgmol
#BAMREF
#kickitout
Historic Referee Recruitment event at Luton. First ever Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage targeted recruitment event collaboration FA, PGMOL, County FA and community leaders with BAMREF in attendance. Over 110 in attendance from diverse communities living in Luton.
#changeishere
The first CoreX cohort earlier today before the 2B fitness assessment. A full on interactive day and a great group photo featuring their little mascot Mia
#PGMOL
#BAMREF
#COREX
We are delighted to announce Rashpal Shergill has joined the BAMREF Team as our Community Engagement Officer.
Rashpal brings a wealth of experience and we are excited to grow and develop our relationships within the communities.
Welcome to the family Rashpal 🙂
#BAMREF
Sam Allison has been awarded the Kings Fire Service Medal (KFSM)
Congratulations Sam, from all the BAMREF Members & Team
👏 🎖️👏
#NewYearsHonours
#NewYearsHonoursList
Some Key FA Cup appointments 🎉
Congratulations to all our officials taking part in the most historic cup in the football world 👏👏
#FACup
#diversitymatters
#BAMREF
We are extremely proud at
#BAMREF
to congratulate our members on mid season promotion@ levels 4 - 2a
Lauren Impey - 2a
Harrison Blair - 2b
Abdul olol - 3
Jacob Viera - 3
Nick Reece - 3
Levi Gray - 4
Scott Henry - Step 1 AR
#FA
#PGMOL
collaboration & Progress
Congratulations
BAMREF's Darren Lewis having an honest and open discussion with Howard Webb at our conference this Sunday. Like Darren, BAMREF look forward to working closely with Howard and his team. There is renewed Optimism in the referees we represent.
Talking to referees chief Howard Webb for
@dailymirror
I have faith for the first time that Black referees will get more of a chance in English football. He gets it. Akil Howson (the 1st Black official in the Premier League in 15 years) is just the start.
MUST WATCH❗️
Darren Lewis with an excellent report on
#CNN
about lack of
#diversity
within refereeing & progress to create fair representation
Filmed @
#COREX
training weekend, this highlights progress so far
@MirrorDarren
#pgmol
Link for full video:
@FA_PGMOL
has made a huge statement of intent by appointing Sam Allison & Rebecca Welsh to the
#PremierLeague
This is a significant step forward in the pursuit of having a more diverse and fair representation throughout
#football
and match officiating.
#change
#progress
👏👏
We are delighted to extend our sincere congratulations to Corporal Lauren Impey of the Royal Airforce on her historic achievement of becoming the first Woman of Colour to be awarded the UK Armed Forces match official of the year 2023. Lauren officiates on the Women's Super League
BAMREF and Kick It Out will be hosting their annual Referee Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July.
Join us for a chance to build connections, debate shared challenges, contribute to possible solutions and recognise success.
Many Congratulations to BAMREF Women's Game Officer on receiving a MBE in the Kings first New Year Honours list for her services to football and charity work. The team know how passionate Jj Roble is about Refereeing and driving inclusion. This recognition is truly deserved.
Top Tier Playoff Match Official appointments in the EFL leagues are completed in England. Congrats to all the officials appointed and good luck all. 15 Matches, 81 officials appointed but ONLY 3 (4%) from Black, Asian or Mixed Heritage backgrounds!
#nochangeindiversity
Good luck to all of our Black and Brown Colleagues officiating in the FA Cup 3rd Round this weekend...
Derby County v Barnsley - Sunny Gill Ref
She Wed v New Utd - Akil Howson AR
Villa v Steve - Bhupps Gill AR
Coven v Wrex Abbas Khan AR
Ipsw Town v Rothham Utd - Aji Ajibola 4th
At
#anfield
on Sunday, we are joined by special guest Irfan Kawri
Irfan is an instrumental part of the PGMOL and oversees Football Insights as a Coach & Mentor to elite referees
Irfan will deliver a football insights session at our conference 💭
Follow the link to book ⬆️ ⬆️
We are delighted to announce we have been nominated for the
Community Organisation Award for Race, Religion & Faith award at the
#NationalDiversityAwards
This is a huge honour from all associated to
#BAMREF
To vote for us please follow the link:
We extend our sincere congratulations to the 138 Match Officials including 7 (5%) from Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Communities taking charge of the 32 FA CUP 4th Round fixtures in both the Men's and Women's competition this weekend. Good Luck to you all!
Have you booked your free ticket to BAMREF Conference24!!!
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🗓️July 21st
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#BAMREF
#diversity
Good Luck to Akil Howson,Sam Allison and their colleagues on their season Premier league opening fixture. It's the first time since 2008 (15years) when Uriah Rennie and Joe Ross where two Black officials were appointed to the same Premier league fixture.
Raj Randhawa (FA Refereeing ED&l Delivery Manager) who has been working with the
#BAMREF
team has been nominated for the
#NationalDiversityAward
: Positive
Role Model Award for Race, Religion & Faith.
To vote for Raj on the link below
What an image from last week's fixture with Lauren Impey, the only active Black female referee in the pro game taking charge in the WSL!... 3 teams, 3 captains, 3 inspiring black female role models! Where are are all the Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Female officials?
Good luck to Said Ouchene & Deryll David 🍀
Both take charge of play off semi finals tonight
Said: AFC Telford United v Mickleover
Deryll: AFC Dunstable v Waltham Abbey
Huge appointments for both and is testament to their hard work 👏
#playoffs
#football
#referee
#BAMREF
We are extremely delighted with the news that BAMREF membership officer Minesh Gupta and Community Lead Rashpal Shergill were both recipients of awards in the Inaugural National Referees Award. Many congratulations to them both.
We are delighted to announce
@premierleague
and EFL Referee Sam Allison will be attending
#BAMREF
Conference 2024! 🎉🎉
Sam’s endorsement of BAMREF highlights the positive work we are doing & Sam’s journey has inspired BAMH referees!
BOOK NOW ⬆️
#diversitymatters
#kickitout
#BAMREF
in the community in collaboration with
@FARefereeing
@FA_PGMOL
Referee recruitment initiative with Birmingham County FA at Villa Park with 36 new enthusiastic, energetic and amazing recruits from
#BAMH
communities starting their refereeing journey.
One2Watch 👀
Scott Henry
✅
#pgmol
#CoreX
member
☑️ L3 Referee and Step 1 AR
🗓️ 8+ years experience
🎯 EFL & highest levels of the game
Fixture: April 5th Newcastle v West Brom - PL2 AR
We wish you all the best in your journey 🍀
#BAMREF
@CumberlandFA
An amazing 2 days of seminars, CPD, Q&A, networking & fitness. The Refs were focused, passionate & professional. Each Ref has the potential to grow, progress and be the roll models & pioneers for our next generation! Congratulations on completing
#CoreX
Camp2
#BAMREF
#PGMOL
#FA
Lauren Impey, Levi Gray, Aaron Ford and Ade Soneye are the first BAME referee team in English footballing history. This is the very essence of progress, we are proud and we stand with you!
#progress
#bhm
#referee
#changeisnow
#bamref
We are delighted to announce that Dan Meeson FA Head Of Refereeing – completes our fantastic line up of guest speakers. We have also added to the panellist line up including officials currently active in elite divisions of the game.
BAMRef Breaking New Ground ✅
History made with the first refeering course to happen in a Sikh Temple.
#BAMREF
, takes the latest step in our journey to identify and recruit diverse refereeing talent.
#change
#Diversity
#referee
PGMOL chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, chief operating officer Dani Every and Kick It Out's Tony Burnett will be among our special guest speakers for the BAMREF Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July. Register:
The PGMOL in collaboration with The FA, have launched
CORE X - a new programme aimed at strengthening the pathway between the grassroots and elite game for match officials from historically under-represented communities.
#progress
#Equality
#pgmol
#thefa
#kickitout
Become a referee with
@KentFA
The two day course kicks off Feb 12th @ 6pm! Start your officiating journey here ➡️
Learn about the game ✅
Communication & leadership ✅
Part of a community & team ✅
Membership to
#BAMREF
✅
#makingfooballbetter
We’re delighted to announce that Kick It Out’s Troy Townsend and BAMREF’s Rashpal Shergil will co-host the annual BAMREF Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July.
News on special guest speakers will be announced soon.
Many congratulations to the 126 officials who received news of promotion to the next level of their refereeing career. We are particularly delighted for 11 colleagues from communities of colour who made up approx 9% of the list.
@jj_Roble
Congratulations to BAME Referee Support Group Women's Game Secretary for winning Football Blacklist award. Well deserved for your continued drive for fair representation in the Women's game.
@FootieBlackList
- Thank you for your recognition.
‘One2watch’
Tom Amber
✅ County FA: Kent FA
✔️ L5-4 L3W
☑️ 3 Seasons XP
✅ CoreX member
🎯 Tom has ambitions of reaching the Football League and SG2 Referee: WSL Panel as a L1W & FIFA Referee
All the best on your Journey Tom 🍀
#BAMREF
#future
#referee
#pgmol
#CoreX
BAMREF's Rashpal Shergill and Juliette Joseph will be a hosting a workshop, ‘No Referee No Game’ on International Women’s Day at St Georges park. key themes will include recruitment, representation & retention
#BAMREF
#InternationalWomensDay2024
#WomensDay
#drivediversity
Saturday Night saw the
#BAMREF
Team attended the Diversity Award in Liverpool! A great night shared with inspirational people making change around the country 🌎
Thank you for your support, it’s great to be recognised for the work we are doing 🙂
#Diversity
#bhm
#NDA2024
It’s Match day 🎉
Look out for some
#BAMREF
members today!
⚽️ Bhups Gill (AR) - Swansea v Cardiff
⚽️Farai Hallam (Ref) - Swindon v Doncaster
⚽️Sunny Gill (Ref) - Accrington v Notts County
All the best to everyone stepping out today 🍀
#MatchDay
#soccersaturday
Core X Member & Match official Scott Henry receives mid season promotion!
National League Premier and Premier League 2 (PL2) competitions.
Congratulations from all at BAMREF and all the best on the next challenge 👏
Network & Meet CoreX members at conference24.
There will be opportunities to meet all panelist’s and attendees, build your network, ask questions, meet new people, join our community.
Link at the top of our page for your FREE TICKET ⬆️ ⬆️
#BAMREF
#kickitout
#Diversity
Less than an hour to KO. We wish Sam all the best from the
#BAMREF
team. Thanks to our partners at
#kickitout
#pgmol
#thefa
we can only forge change and make a better game for all, if we continue to work together.
Good luck Sam, you’ve earned this!!
#skysportsnews
#talksport
Thursday evening, Core X hosted a session with Guest speaker Natalie Simon, the first BAMH Female FIFA & MLS Referee from a western country. Followed by Richard Beeby from the PGMOL & contributions from Thomas Merton, Jessie McNeil, Tony Obas.
#PGMOL
#BAMREF
#concacaf
The next generation of Black and Brown officials bi-monthly CPD meeting online with their Referee coaches in Mike Riley & Mick Russell, PGMOL
Programme Manager Arran Williams and supported by BAMREF Vice Chair Aji Ajibola
#COREX
#NEXTGENERAENATIONS
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#BAMREF
#Diversitymatters
Step 3 & 4 Playoffs are completed in England. 36 Matches, 144 officials appointed. Congratulations to all!
@FARefereeing
@FA_PGMOL
Only 5 (4%) from Black, Asian or Mixed Heritage backgrounds. The UK has 18% representation from these communities!
#wherearetheyinrefereeing
?
Philip Sharp, former English Premier League, FA Cup Final, European Championships, Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup Final Assistant referee, now BAMREF Support Group Special Advicer inviting all Allies to the BAMREF Referee Support Group Referee Conference at Wembley.