Grassroots Referees is delighted to announce a new venture with Hampshire FA as its official Referee Education Partner for the 2025/26 season.
Grassroots Referees is dedicated to supporting match officials at every level of the game. As a trusted name in the refereeing community, Grassroots Referees offers affordable kit and equipment, guidance and resources tailored to the needs of referees. Known as the go-to one-stop shop for thousands of match officials across the UK, the company has built strong partnerships with over 40 County FAs, national associations and referee organisations.
Through this partnership, Hampshire FA referees will benefit from a range of exclusive support, including:
• starter equipment packs for new referees
• discounts across Grassroots Referees’ extensive product range
• sponsorship of the Hampshire FA Referee Awards, including prizes for all four award categories
• supply of match official equipment for the Hampshire FA Senior Cup Finals.
Grassroots Referees will also maintain an active presence throughout the season, supporting referee events and collaborating closely with the Hampshire FA Referees Department to explore new opportunities to enhance the referee experience county-wide.
Steve Chittenden, Managing Director of Grassroots Referees, commented: “We are delighted to take our relationship with Hampshire FA referees department to another level. Having worked closely with the refereeing department for the past four or five years, we are well aware of the tremendous amount of work Andy (Moisey) and Cameron (Davis) carry out to encourage new referees and support existing match officials. We are excited to continue our support for the good of all Hampshire FA referees.”
Andy Moisey, Referee Development Manager at Hampshire FA, commented: “Steve offers a personalised service that is unmatched. When the referee’s department required a quick turnaround on course packs, Steve personally drove to the HQ to transport them, not wanting to leave it to chance or at risk of any delays. That personalised service coupled with his efficiency, passion and drive made the decision all too easy. Furthermore, the competitive pricing at Grassroots Referees and discounts for our members will undoubtedly be a huge support for newly qualified referees. Thank you, Steve and Grassroots Referees, we look forward to a very promising 2025/26 season.”
