Preston & District Referees Society

History

Formed in 1919, The Preston & District Referees Society’s main objective is the recruitment, training and welfare of referees in the Preston area. The Society works closely with the local leagues, the Lancashire Football Association and the Lancashire Referees Association.

Society Officials

President	Norman Edmondson
Chairman	Bernard Macklin
Secretary	Mick Croft
Treasurer	Stuart Schofield
Training	Peter Saul & Bernard Macklin
Supplies	Kevin Roberts
Youth Development	Tony Little
Recruitment	Jim Bryson

You can contact the Society as follows:

Bernard Macklin
Preston & District Referees Society
7 Carleton Avenue
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 6YA

E-Mail: bernardmacklin@supanet.com

Are you interested in becoming a Referee?

Then contact the Society’s Recruitment Officer Jim Bryson who will be pleased to advise and help you to get started. Jim can be contacted on 01772 700997.

Meetings

The Society meets on a formal basis on the first Tuesday of each month unless Preston North End FC are playing at home, in which case the Society meets on the following Tuesday.

The Society meets at:

St Gregory’s RC Club

Blackpool Rd
Deepdale
Preston

All meetings commence at 7.30pm.

Instruction & Training Classes

Instruction classes are held at St Gregory’s Club on the other Tuesday’s in the month. The Society offers a comprehensive programme of training on all aspects of the Laws of the Game, which is tailored to meet the needs of both new and experienced officials.