Grassroots Referees is excited to announce the continued expansion of its partnership with Berks and Bucks FA (BBFA,) aimed at supporting the development of referees across the region.
Since 2021, we have supplied equipment starter packs to more than 1,700 BBFA referee course attendees, enhancing the experience for aspiring officials. We also provide U18 referee armbands to young participants to support their success on the pitch.
Steve Chittenden, founder of Grassroots Referees, said: "Ongoing partnerships like this can have a big impact on improving the quality of refereeing at grassroots levels. We look forward to working with BBFA to equip and empower the next generation of referees."
James Parker, BBFA Football Workforce Administrator, remarked: "Steve and the Grassroots Referees team have always been approachable and reliable throughout the four years that we have used them as the equipment suppliers of our FA Referee Courses.
"Since the 2021–22 Season, we have provided over 1,700 of our referee course attendees with Grassroots Referees equipment starter packs – and have also used their printing services to provide those attending the referee courses, who are aged below 18 years old, with an U18 Referee Armband too.
"We are delighted to work closer with the Grassroots Referees team – and continue to provide our BBFA Referees with their kit and equipment!"
Liz Verrell, BBFA CEO, commented: "As a County, we have been using Grassroots Referees for over four years now. They, like us, are passionate about the development and growth of referees, which is why we are so happy to welcome them as our Official Referee Equipment Supplier. Steve and the Grassroots Referees team are already well known within the County as they supply starter packs to all of our newly qualified referees. As we take the next steps in this partnership, we look forward to BBFA referees being able to take advantage of exclusive discounts and offers on the equipment they rely on."