ASSOCIATION NEWS

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12/07/2010 - Fees Rise for New Season League clubs approve rise in fees and expenses at AGM

07/07/2010 - AGM 2010 Report A round up of this year's AGM including all our award winners

26/06/2010 - 2010 League Fitness Assessments It's that time of year again to dust of the running shoes...

03/05/2010 - South Midlands Floodlit Cup Final Congratulations to the 4 officials appointed to this year's floodlit cup final

25/04/2010 - Referee Promotions 2009-10 Congratulations to all those members who were promoted this season...

23/04/2010 - Farwell but not goodbye Two of the Association members are retiring - well sort of... Click to read more

22/04/2010 - SSMFL Cup Finals 2010 Congratulations to all the officials appointed to this year's cup finals

21/04/2010 - FA County Youth Cup Final 2010 Congratulations to one of the Association's members on a top appointment

21/04/2010 - Club News Some bits of news of around the clubs of the Spartan South Midlands Football League

28/03/2010 - Association AGM Date Confirmed The date of the next meeting of the Association (the AGM) has been confirmed...

25/01/2010 - Another Record Breaking Year! The Association's membership has reached a record 208 and climbing...

07/01/2010 - Guest Speaker Confirmed Former Premier League Referee Steve Dunn will be the speaker at the next meeting

26/12/2009 - Six of the Best Required We have nearly topped last year's membership. Could you be a record breaker?

24/12/2009 - Next Meeting Date Confirmed The next meeting of the Association will take place on 28 January 2010

23/12/2009 - Don Smith Quiz 2009 Taking place on 7 January at 7:45PM in Luton with proceeds to Asthma Research

22/11/2009 - Wishing a speedy recovery League chairman Pat Burns admitted to hospital

16/11/2009 - Player Managers Guidance on dealing with misconduct by "player managers"

05/11/2009 - Carl Couzens Memorial Quiz A quiz in memory of Carl is to be held to raise funds for Asthma UK

04/10/2009 - Carl Couzens Memorial Trophy John Nettleton became the first recipient of the trophy at the September meeting...

16/09/2009 - Who will be the winner? Carl Couzens' Claret Jug to be presented at September meeting

15/09/2009 - Assessing Assistant Referees League Assessor Coordinator Tony Weight explains the scheme

15/09/2009 - Above and Beyond How many clubs do you know of that would go to these lengths?

14/09/2009 - Charity Quiz Your chance to take part in a quiz raising funds for Asthma UK

12/09/2009 - SPECS Camera System The DfT plans to widen the use of SPECS cameras to the M25 and M11

09/09/2009 - Next Association Meeting The date for the next association meeting has been announced

21/08/2009 - Running for Charity SSMFL referee Rob Smith will be running for Cancer Research

20/08/2009 - Association Photographs Page The Association now has a page for photographs of matches & events

09/07/2009 - Association Cricket Day The Association is planning to launch a new event for members...

17/06/2009 - League Fitness Tests 2009 It's time to dust of those running shoes again. Click for dates and to register online

08/06/2009 - An offer you can't refuse Association's new 3-year offer for membership renewals

04/06/2009 - Hatfield Charity Fun Run A charity fun run is taking place in Hatfield on 28 June...

04/06/2009 - Situation Vacant Applications are invited for the post of Floodlit Cup Fixtures Secretary

23/05/2009 - Association Rain Jackets We're offering members a chance to buy an Association rain jacket

16/05/2009 - Are you up for the cup? Details of awards to be handed out at this year's AGM

06/05/2009 - Association AGM The date for the Association's AGM has been announced

05/05/2009 - South Midlands Floodlit Cup Final Congratulations to the officials appointed to the floodlit cup senior final

03/04/2009 - League Rep Side in Jersey The SSMFL went to Jersey for the 1st round of the The FA NLS Cup. But what about the bar?

03/04/2009 - SSMFL Cup Finals 2009 Congratulations to the officials appointed to this year's league cup finals...

15/03/2009 - Promotions & County Cup Finals We offer our congratulations to members obtaining promotion / county cup finals

14/03/2009 - Boost for Research Fund Donations from Association members boost the fund for research into asthma

14/03/2009 - Appreciation of Assessing Mike Taylor reports on the 'assessors development match' debrief

28/02/2009 - Theft at SSMFL Match Do you know the man who took items from changing rooms at Oxhey Jets?

16/01/2009 - January Meeting Report An overview of Monday's meeting from Mike Taylor

16/01/2009 - Bonus Ball Boost Peter Hazel's efforts raise more funds for asthma research

06/01/2009 - Pitch Inspections Make sure you follow the correct procedure for inspections...

06/01/2009 - Darren Deadman to Speak Darren Deadman will be the guest speaker on Mon 12 Jan...

30/12/2008 - Referee on the Run Peter Saggars is going to run the 2009 London Marathon for charity...

28/11/2008 - Next Association Meeting The date for the next association meeting has been set...

28/11/2008 - Courtesy Costs Nothing Don't keep it to yourself if you cannot stay afterwards...

21/11/2008 - Dana Cup The Dana Cup takes place in Denmark each year and you could be there

21/11/2008 - Players Sent Off Clubs have been reminded of their duty if a player is sent off

19/11/2008 - New features for website A couple of new features have been added to the site...

24/10/2008 - Association grows to 200 members The Association numbers have reached record levels, hitting the 200 mark!

18/10/2008 - Ron Kibble Many members will be saddened to hear of the passing of Ron Kibble

18/10/2008 - Carl Couzens Fundraiser Enter for your chance to win some cash and raise money for Asthma UK

06/10/2008 - Tax on Referee Income The FA have issued advice on declaring refereeing income

26/09/2008 - Memorial Quiz North Herts RS have arranged a quiz to raise money for Asthma UK. Click for more

01/09/2008 - Jeff Pettitt to be Guest Speaker The Association is delighted to announce that Jeff Pettitt will speak at the next meeting

30/08/2008 - SSMFL Respect Campaign The League has signed up to The FA's Respect Progamme from 1st September. Click for info

29/08/2008 - Generosity at its best Even more donations have been received in memory of Carl Couzens. Click for more info

25/08/2008 - Memorial Golf Day 2008 Bill Hamilton reports on the massively successful golf day held in memory of Carl Couzens

25/08/2008 - Chris Checketts Q&A The FA have recently published an interview with Chris Checketts. Click to read

22/08/2008 - SSMFL Newsletter Returns The excellent league newsletter by Bill Scholes has returned. Click for more info

20/08/2008 - Last Fitness Test this Sunday The last of the leagues' 4 fitness tests will be held this Sunday. Click for details

20/08/2008 - League Ties Back in Stock Bill Hamilton now has a fresh supply of league ties. Click to find out how to get one

13/08/2008 - Look after your match fees It would appear that there is a thief on the loose - or is there???

10/08/2008 - Law 4 - Jewellery The FA have offered guidance on a range of issues for player's equipment, including jewellery

06/08/2008 - New Association Secretary Dave Carman will be taking up the role of Association Secretary. Click for more info

03/08/2008 - Hamilton sets Personal Best Bill Hamilton took the league's fitness test on 3rd August. Click to find out how he got on

01/08/2008 - League Ties Out of Stock The supply of the league's tie has run out. A new delivery is expected at the end of the month.

23/07/2008 - Date of New Officials Meeting Changed !!IMPORTANT!! - The new officials meeting has been POSTPONED on 29th July. Click to find out the new date

22/07/2008 - Use of Electronic Flags The FA have issued guidance on the use of electronic flags for match officials. Click to read

09/07/2008 - Donations in Memory of Carl Couzens **NEW** - Update on donations - nearly at £2000. Click story for more info

21/06/2008 - SSMFL AGM 2008 Report Click to see info from Mick Ewen & Bill Hamilton from the league AGM, including awards and travel expenses

21/06/2008 - Carl Couzens Memorial Golf Day A golf day will be held in memorial of Carl Couzens. Click to find out how to get involved

20/06/2008 - Carl Couzens Funeral Service A large number of the league's referees were in attendance to pay their respects to Carl Couzens

12/06/2008 - Leverstock Green FC 7-a-side Tournament Leverstock Green FC are holding a 7-a-side tournament in July, and are on the lookout for referees. Please click on the story for more info

10/06/2008 - Carl Couzens - A Tribute Click to read a tribute from Bill Hamilton to Carl Couzens

09/06/2008 - Carl Couzens Please see for sad announcement about Carl Couzens

05/06/2008 - Association AGM 2008 Please click here for a report on the entertaining evening at Colney Heath

01/06/2008 - Association Membership Due One year memberships for the ASSMFLMO have now expired. Click for more info

31/05/2008 - IGLFA World Championship 2008 The IGLFA World Championships come to London this year. Click to find out more

06/05/2008 - SSMFL Referee Assesment Scheme The assessing season is now over. Tony Weight gives a report on the progress of the scheme

01/05/2008 - Guest Speaker Revealed The identity of the guest speaker for the next Association meeting and AGM has been revealed

01/05/2008 - Honours for League Referees A large number of Association members have picked up prestigious appointments. Click on the story to find out more

22/04/2008 - Association Badges If you ever needed proof that Mick and Bill will catch up with you in the end, here it is…

19/04/2008 - Referee Promotions Congratulations to all members who have achieved promotion…

12/04/2008 - National League System Cup Final One of the Association's members has been appointed to the NLS Cup Final 2008 at Coventry City FC. Click to read more

03/04/2008 - SSMFL Cup Finals 2008 The appointments for this year's league cup finals have been made. Click on the story to view all the appointments

01/04/2008 - Bill Hamilton's 50 Years Celebration Click the story to see photos from Bill Hamilton's party, celebrating 50 years of refereeing

01/01/2005 - Steve Bennett Interview Steve Bennett recently visited the North Herts RA. Bill Hamilton went along to the evening to see the Premier League referee

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