For Match Officials

There are many reasons to take up match officiating; remaining involved in the sport after playing, choosing to enhance your knowledge of the laws or progressing through the career pathway to achieve your goal in officiating. No matter what the reason, officiating is a rewarding, exciting, and enjoyable way to stay involved in rugby.

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Introduction to Match Officiating (entry-level course)

The ITMO courses are free of charge and aims to equip match officials with fundamental refereeing skills and tools. This course is the minimum standard course for referees who officiate youth and adult rugby. The course is delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face modules. To find out more about the ITMO course, please click here.

To book onto an ITMO course, please click here and click ‘browse courses’.

Please note that group bookings are not possible at the moment.

 

Referee Societies

There are six referee societies throughout Scotland supporting recruitment, development and deployment of referees within their region. Each referee society plays a pivotal role in the enjoyment and well-being of players of all ages and abilities in our sport.

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Edinburgh President – Ian Young

Secretary – Colin Thores

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Borders President – Steven Turnbull

Secretary – Victoria Lindsay

Allocations Secretary – Iain Heard

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West of Scotland President – Gavin Douglas

Secretary – Ed Crick

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Midlands President – Bryan Johnston

Secretary – Ben Evans

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Aberdeen President – Vernon Fawcett

Secretary – Malcolm Pratt

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Highlands Vice President – Joshua Stevens

 

Match Official Pathway

Coach and Match Official Standards Combined 2022

Coach and Match Official Standards FAQ 2022

Contact Scottish Rugby

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