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Fancy becoming a referee?

There has never been a better time to become a referee. For most referees who are interested in working in the minor leagues there is no shortage of appointments at all levels of minor football.

On the other hand, for those who want to make a career out of refereeing there is hardly a week goes by without Scottish officials jetting off for international appointments. There is clear career path and those with the right attitude, abilities and determination can reach the top level of domestic and international football.

At this end of this season Referees from the Edinburgh and District Referees’ Association were again involved in a number of excellent matches and finals at all levels. This year Keith Sorbie acted as an Assistant Referee in the Scottish Cup Final. Furthermore all Edinburgh’s Class One officials have featured in the SPL this season and many have represented the association and their country in international matches.

The new entrants class is the only route to get to the top in Scottish Refereeing, so come along and give it a go!

Classes are open to anyone over the age of 16 and are FREE of charge.

Pre-match instructions

Please see link to word document containing example pre-match instructions.

West Lothian Class

A class for prospective new referees will shortly be run in West Lothian. For further information or to book a place please contact Graham Chambers.

Details: Deans Community High School, Friday evenings

25th April Intro and laws 1 to 4 with report.

2nd May Laws 5 and 6 with report.

9th May Laws 7 to 10 with report.

16th May Laws 11 and 12 with report.

23rd May Laws 13 to 17 with report.

30th May Practical night.

6th June Mock Exam (provisional)

13th June SFA written exam.

20th June Oral Exam.

Borders Class

A new course is likely to run in the Gala or Selkirk in the coming weeks.

The course wil run over 5 Sundays from 24th February to 23rd March. Anyone interested in the course should phone Raymond Hume on 01896 751789.

Coaching Class Revision Material.

Please click on the links below to visit sites with revision material for the current classes. Links open in a new window.

SFA Football's 23rd Man

SFA Referee Quiz

SFA Laws of the Game

Other Classes

Further classes in Edinburgh, West Lothian and Midlothian will be arranged in due course.

All enquiries about other classes should be direct via email to Neil at coach@edinburghrefs.com

Documentation Required For All Classes

For all courses, please note that prospective referees are required to bring along the following documentation for registration purposes (usually on week 2).

1) Passport (if held)
2) Birth Certificate
3) Driving Licence (if held)
4) National Insurance Number
5) Any previous Disclosure Scotland forms
6) Two Utility Bills, such as Gas, Mobile Phone or Bank Statement etc.

Anyone interested in taking up refereeing and participating in any courses can email the Association's Coach, Neil McLennan