Introducing the Isle of Man Referee Strategy 

Our referee strategy has been compiled with key elements of the National FA Referee Strategy; to focus on our county and the input we need to provide to ensure we recruit, develop and retain match officials on the Isle of Man.

Across all levels of the game, there has been a drop in match officials along with poor and challenging behaviour from players, coaches, managers and spectators. Whilst these occur in their minority it is having a clear impact on the game. This strategy is to show you how we are eager to support our match officials by expanding the provisions in place to help recruit, guide, develop and support all our referees across the refereeing development pathway.

The IOMFA Referee Strategy ‘Enhancing performance, valuing diversity and sustaining our game’ shows our commitment to developing a strong workforce of match officials across our county. Our aim through this strategy is to raise the quality and profile of refereeing on the Isle of Man, ensuring that there are no barriers to anyone wishing to ‘take up the whistle’ and ensuring that all match officials on the Isle of Man receive the support they require.