Surrey County FA County Secretary Ray Ward had his refereeing Long Service Award presented by the FA Head of Referee Development Ian Blanchard whilst attending at Soho Square recently.

Ray, a Level 5 referee and Life Member of Redhill Referees Society, started refereeing in 1991 and officiates most weekends.

If you have any questions related to refereeing, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing famoa@thefa.com or by calling 0207 745 4651.

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