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PSYCHOLOGIST FOR REFEREES

Scotland's top referees have been working with one of the country's leading psychologists to make them mentally strong enough to deal with the pressures of premier league football next season. A number of controversial refereeing decisions hit the headlines at the end of last season, with widespread criticism of officials from managers, players and supporters. Now the Scottish Football Association has brought in sports psychologist Dr John Mathers from Stirling University to help officials cope with the pressures of the job.
Dr Mathers spoke on the Radio 4 Programme 'All in the Mind' about his work. The interview with Radio 4 presenter Claudia Hammond can be heard here. John Mather's interview is 15 minutes into the programme, just drag the slider along to approx 15mins.

A FINAL for Lorraine in the Women's U23 Nordic Tournament

The Final ties of the tournament are as follows:

Sweden v Germany
Finland v Scotland
England v Switzerland
Usa v Norway

Lorraine officiated as Assistant Referee on the
USA v Norway game.

The Webmaster interviewed Lorraine prior to her departure to the Women's U23 Nordic Tournament. Here's what we talked about. Interview. Lorraine has been selected to officiate as an Assistant Referee in this years Women's U23 Nordic Tournament. Accompanying Lorraine will be Aberdonian Referee Morag Pirie. The tournament will kick off in Sweden on 13 July and run till the final on 21 July 2008. Teams participating in this years tournament include, in Group A; England, Norway, Switzerland, USA, and in Group B; Finland, Germany, Scotland, Sweden. More information on the tournament can be seen by clicking here. The Association wishes Lorraine well in this prestigious appointment.

Breaking news is that Lorraine and Morag are officiating in the Final of the Tournament.

The teams in the final are USA v Germany. A magnificent feat for Lorraine in her first ever National Tournament.

The Playoffs and Final are as follows:

Scotland v Switzerland (7/8th), England v Finland (5/6th), Sweden v Norway (3/4th), USA v Germany (1/2)

Final

USA v Germany

Ref: Ester Staubli (Swi)
Ass 1: Belinda Brem (Swi)
Ass 2: Lorraine Clark
4th Off: Morag Pirie

Archie Webster

The Association lost its former Supervisor and Honorary President Archie Webster on Saturday 5 July 2008 aged 81 years.

The Association's President, Colin Brown has written a tribute to Archie.

You can see the tribute by clicking here.

Congratulations

Stuart Macaulay & Willie Conquer

The Association's congratulations and best wishes go to both members. The full list of the Scottish FA's nominations can be found on the SFA website.

Congratulations to Willie Conquer and Stuart Macaulay who are leading the way for Fife Referees in Europe.

Willie and Stuart were included in the SFA nominations put forward to FIFA and were accepted onto the 2008 list of International Referees and Assistant Referees. Willie, on his first year as a FIFA Official commented "I am extremely proud to have been nominated then accepted onto the FIFA list of Assistant Referees for 2008 and look forward to the challenge ahead". Stuart, said "It is always an honour and privilege to be appointed onto the FIFA list of Assistant Referees. 2008 will be my 6th Year on the FIFA list but my International career started on a UEFA Intertoto Cup match back in 1995! The support of my family throughout this time has been immense as well as the support from various Supervisors and colleagues".

Citylink Scottish Junior Cup Final

Congratulations to Steven Crichton who has been appointed to the Citylink Scottish Junior Cup Final as Assistant Referee. The Final will take place at Rugby Park, home of Kilmarnock FC on Sunday 1 June 2008. See our Appointments page for more details of this Cup Final and other fixtures going on throughout Scotland.

Youth Development Initiative Matches

Changes to Match Duration and Goals/Pitch Size

The Association has received information from the SFA on the above, please see the Members Area for further info. Clarification can also be received from Derek Lowe on this matter.

Referee Training

Continues on the outdoor track at Fife Institute, Glenrothes

Every Tuesday

7.15pm - 8.45pm.

Are you interested in refereeing? Getting Fit and Keeping Fit????

Visit our Become a Ref part of the site and take up the opportunity.

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Specsavers Opticians is continuing to offer Referees the chance to benefit from the group’s Premium Club, an eye care package that gives exclusive deals on eyewear. Through the club, and being a Referee, you are entitled to a discount voucher, which can be redeemed on certain ranges of specs at your local store. The savings can be combined with many of the in-store offers, including two-for-one. In addition, if you are willing to support the store with future publicity or events, you could be offered the chance to benefit from free specs or lenses. Remember also that any Referee's family can benefit from the voucher scheme. For more details of how the scheme works, got to the Members Page.

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