Minor Grade Advisory Panel

Barry Feery is responsible for the Minor Grade Advisory Panel for the Renfrewshire Referees Association. Barry will oversee any minor grade advisory appointments, which is based upon providing our referees with some feedback from some of our experienced MGAP referees. The feedback will contain areas for development and will also praise some of the referees strengths.

Female Refereeing Ambassador

Elaine McMillan is Renfrewshire RA’s ambassador for female refereeing.  Elaine provides a support role for our female members, a point of contact for any matter related to refereeing.  Understandably, it can be quite daunting being one of the few females within an association, therefore it is beneficial to have a point of contact for any issues or guidance which they may require.  Elaine can either provide the assistance or guide the referee to the appropriate person who can help.  All female members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings, weekly training sessions and also SFA Female meetings which occur 3-4 times per season.  There is also a buddy scheme which was put in place by the SFA so that each female referee has a buddy who they are directly associated with.

Youth Referee Ambassador

Euan Taylor is the Youth Ambassador for Renfrewshire RA.  Much like Elaine’s role, Euan’s is one which is aimed at supporting our association referees who are aged 16-26.  Michael will aim to create a community feel for our young referees, implementing a buddy system and maintaining a group chat where the members can discuss any issues they have or seek advice from each other.  Euan will also make the Youth Ambassador of Refereeing aware of any positives within our association that are working but also anything that could be improved upon.  He will assist with the recruitment and retention of referees in Renfrewshire RA. Young referees will also be encouraged to attend training, meetings and regional training days.