Depending on their grouping within the category, a Specialist Assistant Referee can officiate in the following:
SPFL Premiership
SPFL Championship
SPFL League 1
SPFL League 2
National Cup Competitions
Highland Football League
Lowland Football League
Scottish Junior FA Football
As referee:
Highland Football League
Lowland Football League
East of Scotland League
South of Scotland League
FIFA Assistant Referee
A Specialist Assistant Referee who has been nominated by the Scottish FA Referee Committee to FIFA for inclusion in its International List of Referees.
The nomination will be determined on FIFA's criteria and also on the basis of the performance, fitness, commitment and experience of the assistant referee.
A SAR should also have demonstrated an exceptional potential and ability to perform to a high and consistent standard within the FIFA International List of Referees.
The FIFA Assistant Referee can officiate in the following:
As assistant
UEFA and FIFA Competitions
International matches
SPFL Premiership, SPFL Championship, SPFL League 1, SPFL League 2
National Cup Competitions
As fourth official
UEFA Competitions
