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ADRA Development Group 2026/27
The ADRA Development Group is a structured referee development programme designed to support officials who have been identified as having strong potential for future progression within the Association. Through a season-long programme of coaching, training and review sessions, referees are given additional support to develop their performance on and off the field.
Running from August 2026 to April 2027, the programme combines development group sessions, gym-based fitness work, mid-season reviews and season review sessions. These activities are designed to support all aspects of a referee’s development, including match fitness, decision-making, technical understanding, communication and overall performance.
Sessions will take place at Balmoral Stadium, Cove, Results Gym and Cormack Park, with members expected to commit to the programme and attend at least 75% of scheduled events across the season.
What the programme includes
- Development Group sessions focused on learning, discussion and referee development
- Gym sessions to support fitness, conditioning and preparation
- Mid-season reviews to assess progress and identify development areas
- Season review sessions to reflect on performance and progression
- Ongoing support for referees with the potential to advance within the Association
Development Group Calendar 2026/27
August
23 August 2026 – Development Group Session (1)
Balmoral Stadium, Cove – 10.00am to 2.30pm
October
8 October 2026 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
22 October 2026 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
25 October 2026 – Development Group Session (2)
Balmoral Stadium, Cove – 10.00am to 2.30pm
November
5 November 2026 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
19 November 2026 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
December
3 December 2026 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
TBC – Mid Season Reviews
Cormack Park – TBC
17 December 2026 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
January
7 January 2027 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
21 January 2027 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
February
7 February 2027 – Development Group Session (3)
Balmoral Stadium, Cove – 10.30am to 2.30pm
18 February 2027 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
25 February 2027 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
March
11 March 2027 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
25 March 2027 – Gym Session
Results Gym – TBC
April
TBC – Season Review Sessions
Cormack Park – TBC
25 April 2027 – Development Group Session (4)
Balmoral Stadium, Cove – 10.00am to 2.30pm