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Welcome,

As a long standing member of the Association for many years, I'd like to express how much of an honour it is to be President. i have served the Association in various roles, on the Council, as a coach and mentor for new members and I am looking forward to the role ahead as President. I would like to extend my thanks to all the referees within the Association, to whom without the dedication and commitment, there would not be any football from grass roots upwards.

I would like to encourage more members to attend both monthly meetings and weekly training sessions. Monthly meetings incorporate coaching sessions which are there to make you aware of any change in the Laws of the Game and to develop your refereeing skills. The training is geared towards health and fitness where in this day and age fitness is very important to all referees.

Sadly, in all grades of football, discipline or lack of, is becoming more prominent. It is up to you to ensure that incidents are reported fully and accurately to the appropriate leagues and also the police. This should assist the authorities in dealing with the matter effectively. If you are assualted or some person tries to assualt you, then send for the police immediately. Please ensure that you send a copy of all your ordering off and after match reports to our Secretary.

Once again, there were a number of prestigious appointments for members of the Association and I hope the season ahead will be no different.

Best wishes for the forthcoming season.

President

Notable Appointments

Two huge appointments for the Association this month, when Francis Andrews and John Mckendrick head to Italy to officiate at the Juventus v SK Sturm graz Europa League match. In addition to this, congratulations are due to Fiona Morton who has been appointed to both a World Cup Qualifier and the Under 19s Women's UEFA Championships.

This month also sees the return of the Ardagh League Cup 1/4 Finals, and once again there is a strong Ayrshire representation at these matches.

See the roll of honour page for more details...