REFEREE GRADE STRUCTURE.
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FIFA International List 7 referees and 10 assistant referees appointed annually based on performance and experience. Will referee in Champions League, UEFA Cup & FIFA/ UEFA competitions. | |
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Category 1 Referees at the top level in SPL and SFL. | |
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Category 2 Officiates at SPL and SFL Reserve Football. Acts as an assistant referee in SFL football. Referees in Regional Leagues and Junior Football. | |
| Category 3 Assistant Referee in SPL Reserves and SFL football. Referees in Senior Youth competitions, Regional Leagues and Junior Football. |
Category 3 Specialist |
| Category 4A Officiates in South & East of Scotland Leagues, other regional competitions and Junior Football. |
Category 4B Officiates in Junior Football |
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Category 5 Over 2 years experience with regular attendance at monthly meetings and physical training sessions. Can also referee in Youth and Amateur football. | |
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Category 6 Does not meet the criteria of Category 5. Can referee in Youth and Amateur football. | |
| Probationary
Referee This grade is retained for 2 years whilst gaining experience in Youth & Amateur football. |
Youth
Referee All registered referees aged 16 & 17. |
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Trainee Referee Whilst undertaking course of instruction followed by written and oral examinations, and practical completion of 2 matches | |
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