We are delighted to announce details of the referees who have achieved promotions in the second half of the 2022/23 season.

Referees on the Referee Progression Pathway have recently been informed if they had been successful in their efforts to attain a higher level and we would like to congratulate them all on their achievement.

Harvey Newstead, Norfolk FA Referee Development Officer, said: “It has been great to see so many of our referees meet the criteria to achieve promotion, so a big congratulations to all of them for their hard work this season. As a County we have now had 34 promotions so far this season including 2 double promotions. We wish all the match officials, all the best at their next level. I would also like to say a thank you to our referee workforce who have been out supporting the referees with observations and match day coaching visits, as without them this would not be possible.”

The following referees have been promoted by Norfolk FA:

Level 7 to 6

(28 February 2023)

• Daniel Sadler
• Tom Miles
• Anoushka Williamson
• David McCourt – Hall
• Thomas  Alexander
• James Durham
• Shane Watts

(30 April 2023)

• Michael Clark
• Kristen Codman
• Andrew Chantrill
• Andy Lucraft-Townley
• Christopher Watts
• Dan Bird

Level 6 to 5

(28 February 2023)

• Alex Passmore
• James Barber
• Craig Ellis

(30 April 2023)

• Mark Shepstone
• Steve Hemp
• James Newman
• Samuel Gasson-Cox
• Paul Cracknell
• Kevin Wingfield

Level 4W to 3W (30 April 2023)

• Dan Bird
• Craig Ellis
• Michele Rinaldi
• Craig Guy
• Scott Hawkins

If you are referee and want to join the progression pathway, please email Harvey.Newstead@NorfolkFA.com.