The British American Football Referees'
Association
The officials for 99% of American Football games played in Britain are all members of BAFRA, the British
American Football Referees' Association.
BAFRA was founded in 1984 to provide officials for the then fledgling sport. In the early days the majority of
its members were US military personnel stationed in the UK but now the membership is almost entirely
British.
The Association's aims are five-fold:
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To improve the standard of officiating by training and examination, and by any other means
To enable all American football games in Britain to have neutral officials
To promote and uphold the status of officials both collectively and individually
To co-operate and to cultivate good relations with all bodies concerned with American football, for the
betterment of the game
5. To take such action or make such representation as an Association, or in conjunction with others as
may be considered desirable, in the interests of American football in Britain in general or for the
benefit of officials and officiating in particular
BAFRA covers several hundred games at all levels, including senior (over 18), college and youth games.
Through the International Federation of American Football, BAFRA also provides officials for tournaments
on the continent.
If you are interested in Joining BAFRA visit the website
www.bafra.org