Empowering Referees Through Health and Skills Training
REFIT equips referees with the knowledge, skills, and tools to maintain peak physical fitness, build mental resilience, and use the latest health technologies for sustained performance and well-being.
Introducing.
The project starts in September 2025 and involves 4 organizations from 2 countries.
Association of Football Referees in Bulgaria
Bulgaria — the national association of football referees and lead partner of the project.
Şefkatli Eller Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Derneği
Türkiye — a physiotherapy and rehabilitation association supporting referees’ physical health.
EDUCATIONAL-QUALIFICATION CENTER “OBSERVATORY”
Bulgaria — an educational-qualification centre developing the project’s training content.
Balkanlilar Kultur ve Dayanisma Dernegi
Türkiye — a culture and solidarity association supporting outreach and dissemination.
Project Results.
Outcomes That Support Every Referee
Training Modules for Referees
Structured modules on physical fitness, health management and refereeing skills to keep referees performing at their best.
Training Guide
A practical guide with drills, routines and best practices to support referees on and off the pitch.
Digital Resource Hub
An online hub bringing together the project’s tools, videos and resources in one accessible place.
News & Updates.
From Our Blog Posts.
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REFIT project officially launched
The REFIT project (Empowering Referees Through Health and Skills Training) has officially started. Running from September 2025, it brings together four partner organizations from Bulgaria and Türkiye to equip football referees with the knowledge, skills and tools to maintain peak physical fitness, build mental resilience and use the latest health technologies. Follow this page for…