Euros 2006 The STA is proud to announce that the following Scottish referees have been selected to officiate at the Euros.


Referees

  • Pennie Ball
  • Adrian Bell
  • Andrew Chin
  • Jo Dickinson
  • Kelly Eggers
  • Walter Gaffney
  • Peter Faassen de Heer
  • Neil Fitzpatrick
  • Stephen Hart
  • Sarah Holt
  • James Matthew
  • Emma Ross
  • Wilson Ross
  • Simon Turner
  • Mike Vernon
  • Lucas Von Hoff
  • Will Young

Referees' Manager

Archie McInally

Reserves

  • Archie McInally
  • Sam Fawkner
  • Aleks Tomczyk
  • Malcolm Currie
  • John Morris


The Scottish Touch Association is committed to the development of refereeing standards across Scotland. This is done by the National Director of Referees through the Referee Courses and by working with local League Organisers.

The Scottish Touch Association's aims are:
  • To have all league referees certified to European Level 1 by autumn 2006
  • To have all Scottish referees participating at the forthcoming European Championships in 2006 certified to European Level 2
The National Director of Referees is responsible for the development of refereeing standards across Scotland. He or she works with the STA's Referee Development Committee to effect this. The Committee consists of the Director, Players' Representative and up to 4 others appointed by the Director.

The current Director is Peter Faassen de Heer. Committee members are: Wilson Ross, Kelly Eggers, Colin Whittaker, Will Young, Lucas Von Hoff and Adrian Bell.

Ref Courses are delivered to referees and players who want a better understanding of the rules. All courses fall under the European Touch grading system. There are badges for levels 1 (entry level) to 5 (world cup standard). No previous experience is required to attend a level 1 course. Courses are organised by the STA all the time - see Events for a listing of upcoming courses. Courses are usually held to coincide with a tournament to allow candidates to be assessed.

The STA holds a database of over 110 referees nationwide and is willing to assist organisers by providing referee support for their local tournament. If you require such support, please contact the STA.