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Latest Refereeing News
Abbie Hendry and Olivia Crawford on hand to inspire referees. ![Image: Abbie Hendry and Olivia Crawford on hand to inspire referees. [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2AdfV9GeGB7dvnpxmQFOeQ/1a9670d840c61f9f8d6d3de22c22e398/21620573-1.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=3280&h=2192)
FIFA International List for 2026 Confirmed ![Image: FIFA International List for 2026 Confirmed [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/7zAGruzI7lhLIGV8y4l3Zw/ce93db56e4980a318cab72b68046767b/21541576.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4676&h=2954)
Nick Walsh promoted to UEFA Elite Referee Category ![Image: Nick Walsh promoted to UEFA Elite Referee Category [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1Aua4TpMEqTupgttrIii97/0f9c1a5c75ba1c29ae6fe140872f0db3/21543997.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4208&h=2800)
Hampden hosts CPD event as uptake in SQA refereeing course continues to surge ![Image: Hampden hosts CPD event as uptake in SQA refereeing course continues to surge [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3IaE30WIL0lot0uqCBuB21/5fcc2e7effc9b9349d0b136d92a8db62/dsc_2384.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=5568&h=2928)
Scottish FA’s ‘VAR Review’ to be broadcast on Sky Sports Football ![Image: Scottish FA’s ‘VAR Review’ to be broadcast on Sky Sports Football [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2r3EjD2WwkEjxJFCoWSODA/62d65229e5677b4409667314d7596ad6/20806143.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4339&h=2712)
Campaign launched to tackle sideline behaviour and referee abuse ![Image: Campaign launched to tackle sideline behaviour and referee abuse [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3fefsWk7CYQcNlKfMbCuuw/92c8cbd22f32989b4704f01fcc3f98f2/21181909-1.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Scottish referees to officiate 2025 International Island Games ![Image: Scottish referees to officiate 2025 International Island Games [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/7vVSZ95mwC6ewdg1QPhMmP/25388f56c5e7121e09975741a2f44338/21155827.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=4000&h=2667)
50% Discount on Refereeing Online Course for July ![Image: 50% Discount on Refereeing Online Course for July [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/4P5AHJ4D12PPQilpKBP3uv/04ff3fb3711b0f2fef99ac320d81e657/whatsapp-image-2025-07-01-at-161338_109f4be3.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1600&h=999)
Quartet of Scottish officials set to referee Under-21 European Championship semi-final Quartet of Scottish officials set to referee Under-21 European Championship semi-final
25 Jun '25
Five Scottish officials appointed to UEFA Under-21 and Under-17 Championships ![Image: Five Scottish officials appointed to UEFA Under-21 and Under-17 Championships [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1slIMsm70apMsUlKeip43n/6d0379cfc3042ff584ea8740e3fcdef8/21308941.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=576)
FIFA International List for 2025 Confirmed ![Image: FIFA International List for 2025 Confirmed [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/5IKwP5onSEIqSiHG2t3OJ8/6f438cb0af423e3c5015db42818137f9/abbie-hendry-1.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=2760&h=3085)
Martin Atkinson appointed new VAR Manager ![Image: Martin Atkinson appointed new VAR Manager [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3p1OEfDDwQv8Aqg4Jb9J3G/eb7ac18efd9ad2807648ca670ba6c3bc/martin-atkinson.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=2144&h=1072)
Jon Moss to leave Scottish FA for senior role at another National Association ![Image: Jon Moss to leave Scottish FA for senior role at another National Association [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/6OhLnELmIdty45a06NH5dW/b0757fd7e90863a7b8bd6781dbf9c062/hampden1-2.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=650)
Scottish FA evolves Key Match Incident Review process ![Image: Scottish FA evolves Key Match Incident Review process [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/6wDpVedPWHbDkqXoDAR1Rm/c627c03f33d2b6fbb033655443114c97/kmi-panel-web.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1297&h=649)
The VAR Review monthly show launched ![Image: The VAR Review monthly show launched [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/66up8C2v40GKjDwPdvtlFU/a70ce1ed750d36399f3d6169bdb3dd53/var-centre-aug.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=3314&h=1657)
Jon Moss appointed as new VAR Manager at the Scottish FA ![Image: Jon Moss appointed as new VAR Manager at the Scottish FA [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2YFZYvHwLxy0qHD5C2kMOH/ccf4cc2ce4cd13450db0ba15a581a78e/moss-article-header.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
New Head of Refereeing outlines goals for the season ![Image: New Head of Refereeing outlines goals for the season [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/Kwofram24mVZtGNkWGzFn/877904ad1f18dcd0eb5afd012177868b/willie-collum-website-header.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Willie Collum appointed as new Head of Refereeing ![Image: Willie Collum appointed as new Head of Refereeing [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/pUMh2tAtEuqwm8HjXc95S/35ce25832ddae26bb0e6a34a1eb6b462/willie-collum-1.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=2925&h=1462)
Crawford Allan to step down as Head of Referee Operations ![Image: Crawford Allan to step down as Head of Referee Operations [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1RHK2SjcIJL3SkXYLNPqYI/fd7e075fc16a0a35ac2543827bdd156c/untitled-design-57.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=800&h=418)
VAR Independent Review Panel (IRP) Mid-Season Update ![Image: VAR Independent Review Panel (IRP) Mid-Season Update [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/6PFCIiK47WMRCRD8nI7GP4/c353d48eb10d1841b9838faa02399aaa/20806174.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=5802&h=3076)