The FA have implemented a three year renewal policy for all criminal record checks, this means that only CRCs/CRBs issued since January 2010 will be accepted for those working in youth football for this season.

If match officials without an FA CRC state that it is their intention to officiate within youth football during the coming season, they must successfully complete the CRC application process as soon as possible. Until a check is complete these referees are unable to officiate youth football.

Referees must arrange an appointment for a CRC check by contacting us at FAChecks@northridingfa.com or by telephoning the main office on 01642 717770.

Please note from September 2014, Referees will be responsible for the organisation of their CRC verification. North Riding County FA have extended their offer of a free renewal for Referees who have been registered in previous years.  It is the joint responsibility of the League, Clubs and Referees to ensure that all referees officiating in their league hold a current, approved CRC. This information has been provided by The FA who state that;

“The FA’s Safeguarding policy is underpinned by legislation and it is imperative that actions are taken in line with this guidance to ensure we are compliant with the legal and policy requirements”.

All referees have been made aware of these changes on a number of occasions via email and post from the beginning of the year.