In partnership with the National FA, Luton Borough Council, and GSV Sports Management, we were pleased to hold the recent Get Into Refereeing Event which was aimed at people from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

There were over 110 people in attendance at the event which took place at Crescent Hall, Luton on Wednesday 15th November.

There will be a number of high-profile guest speakers from the refereeing and football world who led interactive sessions about the benefits and opportunities within the game. Abu Nasir (Step Forward Luton Ambassador) open the event followed by Raj Randhawa (FA EDI Referee Manager) who gave an insight into The FA Refereeing Strategy.

Aji Ajibola (BAMREF Ambassador) described BAMREF's purpose which is to raise the profile, offer guidance, support, mentoring and counselling to existing Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage Referees. Aji further explained how the organisation works with the football authorities, other football diversity and inclusion organisations, professional and national game clubs, players and fans to ensure there is a level playing field for existing and new Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage referees to progress in the national game. Another aim of BAMREF is to increase representation within all levels of the game from Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage Referees.