As a registered referee you automatically become an associate member of the Referees' Association. For a small fee you can become a full member which comes with a range of benefits.

There is a Referees' Society in 4 districts within Derbyshire. These are

• Chesterfield - Alan Duffy
  • 01246 278515
  • alan.duffy1@nhs.net 
• Derwent Valley - Peter Bailey
  • 01629 584665
  • bailey@thefarm153.fsnet.co.uk
• Erewash Valley - Colin Marshall
  • 07966 216798
  • colinmalia@aol.com
• South Derbyshire - Steve Davies
  • 01283 566654
  • SDa7471985@aol.com

Joining a local Referees' Society can help with a referees development in different areas. In 2015, Erewash Valley Referees Society had Premier League Referee Kevin Friend attend as a guest speaker who spoke about player and conflict management.