Development
Young referees looking to progress in the game will no doubts make their way through the youth and amateur ranks before progressing onto Junior football and, potentially, the senior leagues.
To help our up-and-coming younger referees, we have the Youth Development Initiative and the Minor Grades Panel.
Club Academy Scotland
Co-ordinated by Bernie Logue, the Club Academy Scotland seeks to encourage young footballers and features the main senior clubs including Rangers, Celtic and Motherwell from Under 12s right through to Under 17s level. It is an ideal platform for our younger referees as well to develop as well, with opportunities to referee an Old Firm match at this level.
Any member wishing to find out more about the Club Academy can email Bernie at moc.tenretnitbnull@35knabnawor
Bernie also asks that any senior listed official (Category 3 and above) who is available to go along and observe the referees at these games should contact him throughout the season.
Current Appointments
performance tier appointments feb – march
initiative appointments jan-march
Minor Grades Panel
For referees officiating at amateur and youth level, who have aspirations of progressing higher in the game, the Minor Grades Panel provides superb support.
Co-ordinated by George Ritchie and Alan Cunningham, the Panel is a group of dedicated members who will observe our referees officiating at amateur and youth level, providing feedback and support to them on how they can develop their game.
Games are watched throughout the season, weather permitting, and the support of the Panel has been extremely beneficial over the years, with top young referees like Don Robertson and Paul Robertson being aided by the reports submitted by the Panel.
Any young referee wishing to submit their games can email George (moc.yksnull@15rgegroeg) or Alan moc.dlrownepotbnull@mahgninnuc.enala).
The following summary notes were drafted after the Minor Grades Advisory Panel referees meeting held at Hampden on 3/11/11. The notes are aimed at referees officiating on their own - without assistant referees.
Fitness advice
The following documents have been added to the development section of the site to help members maintain their fitness levels.
Preseason Programme 2011-2012 Season
Training Drills Preseason 2011-2012 Season
SAFA Affiliated leagues
Please find a list of leagues that are affiliated to the scottish amateur football association for any member who is considering refereeing in a senior amateur league
The list can be accessed by clicking here SAFA_Affiliated_Leagues_2011-2012
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