The Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA and The Ref Stop have announced a new partnership to support the grassroots referee workforce across the county.

The Ref Stop will become the County FA’s official referee equipment partner, providing our referee community with exclusive rewards, seasonal prizes and tailored discounts. They will also provide course resources to all new trainee referees.

The Ref Stop team is made up of experienced referees who understand the importance of reliable equipment. They are dedicated to providing referees with the gear they need quickly and efficiently, from whistles to flags, and everything in between.

Reflecting our the partnership, Lyndsay Riding, Partnerships Manager of The Ref Stop, said: “We are delighted to partner with the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA and be part of their commitment to nurturing and retaining refereeing talent.

“By delivering essential resources, innovative rewards, and tailored support, we aim to empower referees at every level of their journey.

“We’re excited to collaborate with the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA to positively impact refereeing development across the county.”

Our Referee Development Officer, Danny Guest, added: “This exciting new partnership enables us to provide our match officials with high-quality and reliable referee equipment.

“We’re looking forward to collaborating with the team at The Ref Stop to add value to our referee community.”   

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