Bury & Rochdale Referees Association

24/05/2026

🚀 Member Spotlight!

Good luck to James Mainwaring, running the line as Assistant Referee for Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton in the Premier League this weekend! Representing the RA at the very top. 👏

🔗 www.buryrefs.org.uk

23/05/2026

MATCHDAY | ⚽

It's the final matchday of the season for many!

We hope the ball rolls kindly for all BRRA members out and about on grassroots and professional duties this weekend. Go out there, enjoy the games, and finish the season strong! 🙌

22/05/2026

Chris will be the man in the middle keeping things under control for the GMWFL Division 3 Cup Final between North Walkden and Westbury.

Cup finals are always highly anticipated, high-intensity occasions, and we know Chris will do the association proud out there. Best of luck, Chris!

⚽ Fixture: North Walkden FC vs Westbury
🏆 Competition: GMWFL Division 3 Cup Final
📣 Official: Chris Barlow (Referee)

🔗 Want to get involved, get support, or join our community of local officials? Drop by our website: www.buryrefs.org.uk

21/05/2026

🎉 PROMOTION NEWS 🎉

Congratulations to three of our fantastic members who have been officially promoted to Level 4!

Huge congratulations to:
🚀 Lee Hurst
🚀 Marcin Iwanski
🚀 Tom Barker

Moving up to Level 4 is a massive milestone that requires incredible dedication, fitness, consistent performances on the pitch, and a deep knowledge of the game. Your hard work over the season has truly paid off, and you have set a brilliant example for all match officials across Bury and Rochdale.

We are incredibly proud to have you representing BRRA as you take this next step up the refereeing ladder. Please join us in wishing Lee, Marcin, and Tom the absolute best of luck as they step out into their new supply league roles!

Drop your congratulations in the comments below! 👇⚽🟥🟨

21/05/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: BRRA AGM 🗓️

Bury & Rochdale Referees' Association Annual General Meeting is happening next week! Join us to discuss the season, vote on committee transitions, and connect with fellow match officials.

📅 Thursday 28th May
🕢 7:30 PM start
📍 St Mary's Social Club

All members are strongly encouraged to attend as we finalise plans for the upcoming season. Let’s look forward to the future of refereeing together! 🙌⚽

04/05/2026

🏆 CUP FINAL APPOINTMENT 🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that Lee Hurst has been appointed to the NWCFL Macron Cup Final! 👏 Earning the opportunity to officiate such a prestigious league cup final is a massive achievement and a true testament to Lee’s hard work, consistency, and dedication throughout the season.

A huge congratulations from everyone at Bury and Rochdale RA. We hope you enjoyed a brilliant game, Lee! ⚽️👊

Check out the full appointments list for May 1st - 7th here:
🔗 https://www.buryrefs.org.uk/post/appointments-1st-7th-may-2026

03/05/2026

We want to give a massive shoutout to John Graham and Molly Ashworth, who have both been appointed to a GMWFL Cup Final this week! 👏 All your hard work and dedication this season has truly paid off.

A huge congratulations and the very best of luck from everyone at Bury and Rochdale RA. Go out there and enjoy the occasion! ⚽️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Check out their fixtures and the full appointments list for May 1st - 7th here:
🔗 https://www.buryrefs.org.uk/post/appointments-1st-7th-may-2026

02/05/2026

🔥 PLAYOFF APPOINTMENT! 🔥

A massive shoutout to Aron Connolly, who has been appointed to officiate a crucial Playoff game this week! 👏 Earning a playoff spot is a huge achievement and a testament to all the hard work put in throughout the season.

A huge congratulations and the very best of luck from everyone at Bury and Rochdale RA. Have a brilliant game, Aron! ⚽️👊

01/05/2026

⚽️ This week's appointments are out! Check out where our officials are in action from the 1st to the 7th of May. Good luck to everyone with a game! 👇

🔗 View the full list here: https://www.buryrefs.org.uk/post/appointments-1st-7th-may-2026

We proudly publish our members' appointments for 1st - 7th May 2026. Match Appointments - Saturday 2nd May John Graham - Referee Silver Birch vs Newton Vikings Lancashire & Cheshire Amateur Football League - Division A Josh Brammer - Assistant Referee Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland U18 Premier Leagu...

25/04/2026

MATCHDAY | ⚽

It's matchday! 😍 And what an appointment for one of our own, Mike Brannigan, who will run the line for New Mills vs Stockport Georgians in the North West Counties D1 South Play Off Semi-Final!

All the best Mike!