NORTH OF SCOTLAND REFEREES ASSOCIATION
REFEREE GRADE STRUCTURE.


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.
Category 1
Referees at the top level in SPL and SFL.
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
Category 5
Over 2 years experience with regular attendance at monthly meetings and physical training sessions. Can also referee in Youth and Amateur football.
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.
Trainee Referee
Whilst undertaking course of instruction followed by written and oral examinations, and practical completion of 2 matches





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