The FA’s digital ‘Guide to the Laws of the Game’ modules are accessible to grassroots football referees as they move towards the eventual completion of their full face-to-face course.

The online facility also acts as a useful refresher for existing referees. It's facilitating the improvement of individuals and their understanding of the laws of football, especially for new officials, as well as highlighting how they should be applied. Variations for youth football are included, and there are questions at the end of each module, all of which must be answered correctly to successfully complete the learning.

Essex football volunteers who’ve contributed their time and energy for the benefit of parents, coaches, clubs, leagues, fellow volunteers, match officials and more have been recognised with 2024 Grassroots Football Awards for Essex.

The awesome local volunteers who’ve give so much, week in, week out, rain or shine, have been appreciated through this year’s awards, which say thank you to all the people and organisations who give their time to make the game happen. Well done to Graham Austin, who won the 'Match Official' category, while Matt Jarvis was highly commended.

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