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Referee Structure & Pathway

Category Seven Referee

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A referee who has passed part 3 of the Introductory Referee Course set by the Scottish FA, has completed the recognised Disclosure Scotland checks, and has been accepted as a member of a Referees' Association.

The Category 7 Referee will maintain this classification for a maximum of 12 months from the date of acceptance into their Referees' Association before being re-classified by the Referees' Association manager.

A Category 7 Referee can officiate in the following grades of football:

  • Scottish Amateur FA

  • Scottish Youth FA

  • Scottish Welfare FA

  • Scottish Schools FA

  • Club Academy Scotland Football

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