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Remember...You are 16.
You referee your first match.
You take a decision.
Someone disagrees. Loudly.

Why did you start?
Why do you stay?
What almost made you quit?

The European REFS project is launching a survey for young referees and judges aged 14–20 across all sports and all countries.

Not to judge you.
To understand you.

Motivation. Barriers. Experiences. Future intentions.
Your answers will shape recommendations for schools, clubs and federations across Europe.

Available in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
Deadline: 31 March 2026.

EN: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/REFS
FR: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/REFS?lang=fr
NL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/REFS?lang=nl
ES: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/REFS?lang=es

Refereeing does not improve because adults talk about it.
It improves when young referees speak.

REFS Young Sports Officials Survey Motivations and barriers around the recruitment and retention of young sport officials in Europe