The Association is pleased to report that both Gordon Middleton and Morag Pirie have been retained on their respective FIFA Lists for 2012. This sees Gordon, Scotland’s most experienced International Assistant Referee, enter his 9th consecutive year as a FIFA Specialist Assistant; whilst Morag has been promoted to FIFA Category 1 on the Womens’ List of Referees – one of only 20 in Europe.
The Association wishes both Gordon and Morag a successful year.
The Association is holding a Bowling Night at Sunset Boulevard on Saturday 10 March. The evening will consist of one game of 10-pin bowling, dodgems, round of crazy golf and a 2 course meal.
Cost is £20. Please note that a deposit is required ASAP.
Please contact Ryan Milne for more details.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Scottish Senior Football Referees Association is organising the 2nd Scottish Referees Gala Dinner.
The event will be held on Friday 18th May 2012, (the eve of the Scottish Cup Final) at the 4 star Crowne Plaza Hotel (next to the SECC, Glasgow). Dress code is formal (collar and tie) and the all-inclusive ticket price is £60/ticket.
Our headline speaker is Graham Poll (Daily Mail columnist and former FIFA/Premiership referee. Our second speaker will be confirmed soon. Similarly, details of our own VIP on the night will not be confirmed until much nearer the time. Once again, the Jack Mowat Trophy will be presented on the night to the Scottish Cup Final Referee. The dinner provides all referees in Scotland with an opportunity to be present when this honour is bestowed.
We will also be raising money for Alzheimer Scotland’s Football Reminiscences project through a charity auction, raffle and Red/Yellow card game. Every penny of profit from the event is donated to Alzheimer Scotland. There will be prizes of £500 for the raffle and Red/Yellow card game; some spot prizes of £100 will be thrown in for good measure too!
Our event is open to the whole refereeing community and their family and friends. We are keen to welcome along corporate guests and friends from the wider football community.
Bryan Braidwood, the Association’s local contact will be able to provide more details on request.
See you there!