We are delighted to renew our partnership with Lincolnshire FA, reinforcing a shared commitment to supporting and developing match officials across the county. The collaboration continues to provide new referees with essential equipment, safeguarding tools and exclusive discounts to help them thrive throughout their officiating journey.
Equipping new referees from their first match
Through the renewed partnership, Lincolnshire FA will supply our branded referee starter packs to its newly qualified officials. More than 250 new referees have already benefited, receiving the core equipment they need to step onto the pitch with confidence from day one.
Grassroots Referees remains a trusted supplier for referee development programmes nationwide, offering starter kits, matchday essentials, clothing, accessories, coaching resources and safeguarding products tailored specifically for officials.
Supporting young officials
Grassroots Referees will continue providing U18 referee armbands, an important safeguarding tool that ensures young officials are easily identifiable to players, coaches and spectators. The armbands help create a supportive, more positive environment for those beginning their officiating careers.
A partnership built on trust
Declan Ford, Referee Development Manager at Lincolnshire FA, highlighted the value of the partnership:
“We're delighted to be renewing our partnership with Grassroots Referees. Over the years, they have become a trusted and valued supporter of referee development within Lincolnshire, helping us ensure our officials have access to quality equipment from the very start of their refereeing journey.
The support provided through referee starter packs and U18 referee armbands has made a real difference to our workforce. These resources help our referees feel prepared, confident and supported as they develop their skills and progress through the game.
We're committed to creating the best possible environment for referees across the county, and partnerships like this play an important role in achieving that. We're excited to continue working with Steve and the team at Grassroots Referees and to build on the positive impact we've already seen for our officials."
Grassroots Referees continues its mission to support new officials
Mark Harrod, Managing Director of Grassroots Referees and MH Goals, welcomed the renewal:
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Lincolnshire FA. Supporting new referees with quality equipment and safeguarding tools is central to our mission, and it’s fantastic to see the positive impact this work is having.”
Exclusive offer for Lincolnshire FA referees
The partnership means Lincolnshire FA referees get 20% off eligible purchases on the Grassroots Referees website, using a bespoke code.
