Professional Summary
Qualified football referee based in Edinburgh officiating adult and youth competitive fixtures. Skilled in decisive rule enforcement, calm conflict resolution under match pressure, and accurate incident documentation in accordance with Scottish football standards.
Officiating Experience
Forthbridge District Football League
Edinburgh
Match Referee
Aug 2024 – Present
- Officiate weekly senior men and women amateur fixtures across Edinburgh and the Lothians, ensuring strict adherence to IFAB Laws of the Game.
- Manage on-field disciplinary actions through calm, assertive communication, issuing misconduct cautions and sending-offs in line with competition standards.
- Collaborate with assistant referees and club representatives to inspect pitch conditions, player equipment, and technical areas prior to kickoff.
- Submit digital post-match reports within three hours of match conclusion, detailing goalscorers, disciplinary sanctions, and extraordinary events.
Pentland Youth Football Association
Edinburgh
Assistant Referee & Youth Match Official
Sept 2022 – Jun 2024
- Officiated competitive Under-14 to Under-18 league and cup matches, overseeing approximately 45 fixtures per season.
- Served as appointed assistant referee for regional semi-final and final fixtures, signalling offside offenses and boundary decisions with standard flag signals.
- Conducted pre-match briefings for team captains and coaches to outline expectations regarding sporting conduct and dissent management.
Education
Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) · Sports Coaching and Development · Edinburgh · Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) · Sept 2020 – Jun 2024
Completed coursework in sports ethics, match officiating, biomechanics, and contemporary athlete welfare regulations.
Conducted an honours study examining communication approaches between match officials and grassroots club staff during contested incidents.
Officiating Projects
Grassroots Rule Clarification Programme
Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
- Facilitated pre-season rule clarification workshops for 12 local amateur clubs, explaining recent IFAB updates regarding handball and penalty procedures.
- Created concise digital reference sheets distributed to league coaches to promote consistent mutual understanding during match days.
Core Competencies
IFAB Laws of the Game
Match Incident Reporting
Pitch Positioning & Diagonal System
Conflict De-escalation
Assistant Referee Flag Signals
Disciplinary Sanction Management
Pre-Match Safety Inspections
Electronic Match Management Systems
Player Welfare Protocols
Physical Conditioning & Agility
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications
Introductory Referee Certificate (Category 7)
Scottish Football Association · Jun 2022
Emergency First Aid in Football
Scottish Football Association · Apr 2024
Volunteering
Meadowbank Community Sports Alliance
Edinburgh · Mar 2023 – May 2024
- Tournament Match Coordinator
- Oversaw match scheduling and coordinated referee appointments for a two-day community youth tournament with 28 participating teams.
- Assisted volunteer coaches with equipment checks and delivered pitch-side guidance on basic fair-play principles to youth players.