Scottish Football Association Refereeing - Level 7

Course Overview

The refereeing course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the game. It also includes learning about formal controls, misconduct, match reports and fitness standards for referees. You will also have to referee a football match under guidance and will throughout the

year be refereeing miniature games.

The course will be predominantly classroom based where the Laws of the game will be covered

watching various football clips. In practical sessions you will complete the physical fitness tests that

referees are required to complete alongside refereeing games and correct signalling and

positioning.

There are 2 units that you must complete to pass the qualification:

▪ Laws of the Game

▪ Practical Refereeing

Upon completion of the qualification this will then allow you to register to become a qualified

referee.

Assessment Methods

Laws of the Game

▪ You complete a multiple choice online test you must pass with over 80%.

▪ There will also be a logbook and checklist that will be completed throughout the year

Practical Refereeing

▪ You are required to complete a misconduct report

▪ Referee a game under guidance (40 minute match)

All of the assessment criteria above are graded on pass/fail basis.

Progression

Register with SFA to become a qualified referee.