Whether you want to be the next equivalent of John Rowbotham from Kirkcaldy who reffed Premier League Matches, European Matches and World Cup Qualifying Matches, or Dougie McDonald who refereed the Scottish Cup Final between Ross County and Dundee United recently, or even if you wish just to officiate in public park football, then the Fife Referees Association offers a fantastic opportunity for YOU to become a fully qualified football referee.

If you need an incentive, after exceptionally hard work and commitment, Fife now has Lorraine Clark as its first female FIFA Assistant Referee who officiates in matches in Europe and around the world as well as in the Scottish Football League and Junior League. The opportunities in refereeing are abound for you, both men and women.

There has never been a better time to become a referee. The Youth Development Initiative provides opportunities for newly qualified referees to officiate at matches involving the talent that will hopefully one day be playing professional football.

In addition to matches involving the youth teams of Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline Athletic, East Fife and Raith Rovers, you can get the chance to referee the youth development initiative teams of Celtic and Rangers and all of the other SPL clubs.

If you are interested and want further details then please download and complete the Application Form. To help with the costs, Fife Council operate a Community Grant scheme where financial assistance is available to help pay for referee's courses. Have a look at the Community Grant form.

If you have any additional questions please contact the Association Secretary David McGeachie on info@fifereferees.co.uk

The links to the left will give you an insight into the world of Refereeing as will the other pages on our site.