Two new publications from the EU-funded REFS project bring evidence and practical guidance to an important workforce challenge facing European sport: how to attract, support and retain the next generation of sport officials. The European Research Report on Children...
The REFS project has launched a European online survey exploring the motivations, experiences and retention of young sport officials aged 14–20. The initiative seeks contributions from all those involved in officiating roles (referees, umpires, judges etc.) across all...
The REFS project is an ambitious three-year Erasmus+ Sport initiative designed to transform the engagement of young people in sport officiating across Europe. The third full partner meeting took place in Paris, France, on 29th and 30th October 2025 at the iconic...
The REFS project is an ambitious three-year Erasmus+ Sport initiative designed to transform the engagement of young people in sport officiating across Europe, officially launched on the 9th and 10th of April 2025, with the first Full Partner Meeting held in...
