Officiating

Supporting the recruitment and development of match officials across student sport


Reffin’ Brilliant

In partnership with our Scottish Governing Bodies and sportscotland, SSS are continually striving to provide targeted opportunities for students to enter into the world of officiating. This programme works directly with SSS Sport Development Groups to bring relevant and attainable officiating courses to students.

Since 2020, there has been demand for workforce development across the Scottish sporting sector, this programme continues to develop the officials of the future, providing subsidy to make courses accessible, and ensuring that courses fit within the student calendar.

All sports rely on trained officials to ensure that competition can take place – therefore becoming an official is a great way of helping more students, become more active, more often. It is also a brilliant way to develop your CV, maintain your own fitness and develop your own skill-set.

Please check out our calendar to see our upcoming officiating courses, if the sport you are looking for does not have a course coming up, please reach out to our Learning and People Coordinator, and they will be able to assist.


Officiating Courses Calendar

Check back here to view courses when they are available.


You might want to know…

  • There are several ways to be involved in sport, Officiating is a great option.

  • Several Scottish Governing Bodies have similar pathways for Officials to follow as they do elite athletes, SSS can help you start on your officiating journey.