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Grasshopper

Grasshopper

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Level 7 Referee
Hi all. Newbie on the site. Hopefully joining the basic course around September and I was wondering on hopefully passing, what type of games I would be given to officiate. Would they be junior I.e. Under 15's or could they be open age? Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I've checked your profile and you're not under 16 so, you can referee open age and youth. However, youth football will require a CRC, child safeguarding and possibly Emergency First Aid.
 
Thank you for your replies. I have CRC, didn't know about emergency first aid. Will investigate further. Thanks for the heads up!
 
I don't think you need emergency first aid to do youth. U15s is a good age to start and will help you with your confidence. If possible try and get some NARs under your belt, a great learning tool and it is nice to see how other refs do things.
 
In Scotland, when you complete the Introductory Referee Course (become a Category 7 referee), you can officiate in the following:

  • Scottish Amateur FA
  • Scottish Youth FA
  • Scottish Welfare FA
  • Scottish Schools FA
  • Club Academy Scotland Football

It's up-to you what specific leagues you referee in depending on the association although you can referee in any of the above associations. Once you get promotion to either Category 6 or 5, you can also be an assistant in Scottish Junior FA Football, the SFA Youth Cup, The Scottish Cup Rounds 1 & 2 and several semi-pro leagues.

Interestingly, unlike England you can't fully Referee (only assistant referee) the Juniors until Category 4 Development.
 
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