ADRA Development Group

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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.

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