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		<title>Training details for the new season ahead</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 20:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the hectic end to the season that has come to us all over the last few weeks here&#8217;s a thought to ponder&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.pre-season training for the 2012 / 13 season will commence on TUES 5th JUNE 2012 at Grangemouth Sports &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=988">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the hectic end to the season that has come to us all over the last few weeks here&#8217;s a thought to ponder&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.pre-season training for the 2012 / 13 season will commence on <strong>TUES 5th JUNE 2012</strong> at Grangemouth Sports Centre. As an aid to members, a full review of the training dates can be found on the following link ; <em></em><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Training-Plan-June-2012-to-April-2013.xls">Training Plan June 2012 to April 2013</a></p>
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		<title>Training Day</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=984</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 20:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The SFA Referees Dept will be holding a regional training day at Stirling University on Sun 20th May 2012. Members who wish to attend should contact our Association Secretary for more details.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Stirling-Uni-logo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-985" title="Stirling Uni logo" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Stirling-Uni-logo.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="188" /></a>The SFA Referees Dept will be holding a regional training day at Stirling University on Sun 20th May 2012. Members who wish to attend should contact our Association Secretary for more details.</p>
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		<title>SSFRA Gala Dinner</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=972</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the 2nd year running the SFA will be hosting a gala dinner on Fri 18th May 2012, the evening before the Scottish Cup Final. Further details can be found by clicking on the link ; SSFRA Dinner Referee Flyer &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=972">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the 2nd year running the SFA will be hosting a gala dinner on Fri 18th May 2012, the evening before the Scottish Cup Final. Further details can be found by clicking on the link ; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SSFRA-Dinner-Referee-Flyer-20121.pdf">SSFRA Dinner Referee Flyer 2012</a></p>
<p>Tickets can be obtained through Stephen Finnie or contact our Association Secretary.</p>
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		<title>Training Update</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=966</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members are reminded that training has now finished for this current campaign and &#8220;pre-season&#8221; training for the 2012 / 2013 season will resume on Tues 5th June 2012 at Grangemouth Sports Centre with a 7.30pm start. Enjoy your rest!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_969" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMGP0855.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-969 " title="IMGP0855" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMGP0855-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A lot of confusion.......just like any other Saturday!!</p></div>
<p>Members are reminded that training has now finished for this current campaign and &#8220;pre-season&#8221; training for the 2012 / 2013 season will resume on Tues 5th June 2012 at Grangemouth Sports Centre with a 7.30pm start. Enjoy your rest!!</p>
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		<title>Training info</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=954</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members are reminded of changes to our usual Tuesday night training. Our last indoor session at Grangemouth Sports Centre will take place on Tues 20th March 2012. There will be NO training on Tues 27th March 2012. A practice fitness &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=954">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Members are reminded of changes to our usual Tuesday night training. Our last indoor session at Grangemouth Sports Centre will take place on Tues 20th March 2012. There will be <em>NO</em> training on Tues 27th March 2012.</p>
<p><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/HowToBeATopRef.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-955" title="HowToBeATopRef" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/HowToBeATopRef-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" /></a>A practice fitness test will take place at Grangemouth Stadium on Wed 28th March 2012 with a <em><strong><em><strong>prompt</strong></em> 7.30pm </strong></em> start.</p>
<p>The following Wed 4th April 2012 will be the official Spring fitness test. The test will <strong><em>START</em></strong> at 7.30pm.</p>
<p>There will be NO training during the remainder of April and the month of May. Training will re-commence on Tues 5th June 2012 at Grangemouth Stadium with a 7.30pm start.</p>
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		<title>Kenny accepts his award.</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=942</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regrettably Kenny couldn&#8217;t make it to our awards dinner which meant we sadly missed out on Lex&#8217;s big speech. Oh well there&#8217;s always next year!! In true fashion however, Kenny &#8220;Teacake&#8221; Baxter did make it to our training session and &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=942">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lex-and-Kenny-B3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-945" title="Lex and Kenny B" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lex-and-Kenny-B3-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Regrettably Kenny couldn&#8217;t make it to our awards dinner which meant we sadly missed out on Lex&#8217;s big speech. Oh well there&#8217;s always next year!!</p>
<p>In true fashion however, Kenny &#8220;Teacake&#8221; Baxter did make it to our training session and was presented with the Ian Wales trophy by our physical training instructor, Lex Robertson.</p>
<p>Well done to Kenny, it just shows you that age is no barrier and the bribe of a teacake every now and then goes a long way!!</p>
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		<title>Awards Dinner 2012 Gallery</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=921</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=922' title='1'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/11-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Our President welcomes Tam Cowan" title="1" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=923' title='2'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/21-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Drew Herbertson with Stuart Johnston" title="2" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=924' title='3'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/31-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Drew Herbertson with Jock Weir" title="3" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=925' title='4'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/41-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Craig Wilson collects the Ewan Matheson trophy" title="4" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=926' title='5'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Wes Boulstridge with the Arthur F McDonald Trophy" title="5" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=927' title='6'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/61-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="A Merit award presented to Ewan Hamilton" title="6" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=928' title='7'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/71-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Drew and Tam talk about the fitba" title="7" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=929' title='8'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/81-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Our younger members ----- aka ---- Fruit Shoot Squad" title="8" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=930' title='9'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/91-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Gary and Dazzler talk about ....." title="9" /></a>
<a href='http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?attachment_id=931' title='10'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/101-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="The modern day equivalent of a student" title="10" /></a>

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		<title>Awards Dinner</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=866</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; On Thursday 1st March 2012 we held our Annual Awards dinner to talk and celebrate all of what&#8217;s good and the not so good in the world of refereeing. On a well attended evening our speakers, Jimmy Stirling and &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=866">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_880" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 234px"><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/european-cup-champions-league-163.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-880" title="european cup champions league (16)" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/european-cup-champions-league-163-224x300.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A well known trophy.......not that our award winners were collecting it!!</p></div>
<p>On Thursday 1st March 2012 we held our Annual Awards dinner to talk and celebrate all of what&#8217;s good and the not so good in the world of refereeing. On a well attended evening our speakers, Jimmy Stirling and Tam Cowan provided laughs in abundance. A big thank you to those who helped out on the night and in particular our President and Vice President for bringing the whole evening together.</p>
<p>Details and pictures of who walked away with the silverware to follow.</p>
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		<title>Training Change</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=845</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is to advise members that there is a change to the day and venue of training at the end of February 2012. Training scheduled for Tues 28th February will take place outdoors on Wed 29th February 2012 at Grangemouth &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=845">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_846" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/grangemouth-stadium.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-846" title="grangemouth stadium" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/grangemouth-stadium-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Typical scorching day at the Stadium!!</p></div>
<p>This is to advise members that there is a change to the day and venue of training at the end of February 2012.<br />
Training scheduled for Tues 28th February will take place outdoors on Wed 29th February 2012 at Grangemouth Stadium. Members are reminded that training starts at 7.30pm sharp.</p>
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		<title>Stirlingshire Referees Association Sportsmans Dinner</title>
		<link>http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=753</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stirlingshire Referees Association will be hosting their Sportsmans Dinner on Thursday, 1st March 2012 at; Larbert Bowling Club, Pretoria Road, Larbert, FK5 4NB, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We are now pleased to announce the speakers have been confirmed. The &#8230; <a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/?p=753">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Sportsmans-Dinner3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-159" title="Sportsmans Dinner" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Sportsmans-Dinner3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Stirlingshire Referees Association will be hosting their Sportsmans Dinner on Thursday, 1st March 2012 at;</p>
<p>Larbert Bowling Club,<br />
Pretoria Road,<br />
Larbert,<br />
FK5 4NB, 7pm for a 7.30pm start.</p>
<p>We are now pleased to announce the speakers have been confirmed. The two speakers who will entertain you and leave you trying to remember half the jokes you were told are ;</p>
<p><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-842" title="1" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-300x163.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="163" /></a>Our first speaker is Jimmy Stirling who is one of the most sought after speakers on the after-dinner circuit. Don&#8217;t just take our word for it though, <a href="http://www.jimmystirling.co.uk/" target="_blank">click here</a> to find out a lot more about the man and who he has made laugh around the country.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Tam_Cowan.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-758" title="Tam Cowan" src="http://stirlingshirereferees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Tam_Cowan.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="187" /></a>Our main guest speaker on the night is Tam Cowan. Tam Cowan (born 1969) is a Scottish football journalist, radio and television presenter. Previously the presenter of the Scottish football comedy TV show &#8216;Offside&#8217;, he currently writes a twice weekly article for the Daily Record newspaper. Most Saturday&#8217;s during the football season he can be found presenting the comedy football radio show &#8216;Off the Ball&#8217; along with fellow Daily Record journalist and good friend Stuart Cosgrove. It is also well known that Tam is a fan of Motherwell FC.</p>
<p>Ticket prices are £25 each,<br />
from either Jock Weir on 07832 225217 or Tom Cavanagh on 07918 762235.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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