Grassroots Referees Ltd is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cheltenham Youth Football League (CYFL), as the Official Refereeing Partner of the CYFL. This collaboration has been established to support referee safeguarding, recruitment and retention, while also making refereeing more accessible and affordable for new officials.
As part of the partnership, all CYFL referees will have access to an exclusive 20% discount on kit and matchday equipment from Grassroots Referees Ltd. For CYFL, this initiative strengthens its safeguarding policy by ensuring that all referees under the age of 18 wear a purple referee shirt – making them easily identifiable on matchdays and ensuring they receive appropriate support.
Stuart Evans, Chair & Referee Appointments Officer, Cheltenham Youth Football League, said: “The introduction of the purple referee shirt is something the CYFL has embraced for several years to help safeguard and support our younger officials, making them easily identifiable on matchdays. Partnering with Grassroots Referees builds on that commitment, making referee kits more affordable, strengthening our safeguarding approach, and ensuring new referees feel confident, supported, and valued every time they step onto the pitch.”
Steve Chittenden, Founder of Grassroots Referees Ltd, commented: “We are proud to work with Stuart and the team at CYFL to support their grassroots referees. We share the league’s passion for supporting new referees and creating a positive environment for officials to develop. Through this partnership, we look forward to helping referees access the kit and equipment they need and celebrating the vital role they play in the grassroots game.”
This partnership underscores both organisations’ shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of referees and ensuring a positive experience for all involved in grassroots football.
