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Training, Nutrition and Injury Prevention

Training
Referee Pre-Season Programme 201718
Assistant Referees Pre-Season Programme 201718
Yo-Yo Based Exercises
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (level 1)
Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Test (level 2) – ARIET test for AR’s
2016 FIFA Fitness Tests
Male – Category 1 Referees – 15 secs and 18secs
Male – Category 2 Referees – 15 secs and 20 secs
Male – Lower Categories Referees – 15 secs and 22 secs
Female – Category 1 Referees – 17 secs and 20 secs
Male – Category 1 AR – 15 secs and 20 secs
Male – Category 2 AR – 15 secs and 22 seconds
Male – Lower Categories AR – 15 secs and 24 secs
Female – Category 1 AR – 17 secs and 22 secs

Nutrition
FIFA F-Marc Nutrition Guidelines
Functional Nutrition and Fluid Intake

Injury Prevention
Scottish FA Referees – Warm Ups
In Season Weekly Physical Preparation Structure

Upcoming Events

April Meeting & Annual General Meeting – 3rd April – 7pm

Training and Tips

Click Here for Training & Nutrition Plans and Tips on Preventing Injury

Request Buzzer Flags or Comms Kit

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If you’re looking to request the Association’s Communication Kit then please fill out the form here.

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scottishfa Scottish FA @scottishfa ·
7 Jan

Six months into the season, tap below to see the impact so far of our Transition Report, which has led to an almost 50% increase in playing opportunities for your Scottish players ⤵️

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scottishfa Scottish FA @scottishfa ·
7 Jan

Young Scottish players have seen their playing time rise by almost 50% this season, following the publication of our Transition Report.

Hear from Hibernian's Freddie Owens, who has payed the most minutes of all players in our Cooperation System.

➡️ http://scotfa.co/CoopUpdate

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scottishfa Scottish FA @scottishfa ·
2 Jan

At the half-way point of the season, read about the young Scottish players gaining considerable experience as a result of the new hybrid under-19 leagues which kicked off within Club Academy Scotland in the summer.

➡️ Read here: http://scotfa.co/CASu19Jan

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scottishfa Scottish FA @scottishfa ·
30 Dec

🔝 Female referees promoted to FIFA international list
🤝 Melissa Andreatta appointed #SWNT Head Coach
🏟️ Launch of joint UK @FIFAWWC 2035 bid
➕ And much more

➡️ Look back on some of the highlights from our Girls' and Women's game in 2025: http://scotfa.co/GW2025

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scotlandnt Scotland National Team @scotlandnt ·
25 Dec

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of John Robertson, following his passing today.

Capped 28 times, Robertson was also a double European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest.

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