DIFA Referees Commission

The DIFA Referees Commission oversees officiating in deaf football and futsal, ensuring fair and professional match management. In 2024, DIFA introduced an independent refereeing system, giving referees full authority over decisions. The new referee commission system improves accuracy and efficiency while keeping human referees at the center of the game.

To strengthen officiating, the committee has doubled the international referee quota from 10 to 20 for 2024-2027, including female assistant referees. These changes aim to enhance the quality, integrity, and inclusivity of deaf sports refereeing worldwide.

Nino LANTINK (NED)

Tasks:
• Chairman of DIFA Referees Commission

Paul KIRBY (ENG)

Tasks:
• DIFA Referee Commissioner for World
• Lead for the DIFA Referee Workshop

Maarten VREUGDENHIL (NED)

Tasks:
• DIFA Referee Commissioner for World
• Development of the referees
• Contact person for (new) DIFA Referees

Peter Jan RIJPKEMA (NED)

Tasks:
• DIFA Referee Commissioner for World
• Referee Recruitment Strategy
• Media & Design

DIFA Referee Commission Constitution : Click here
DIFA Referee Protocol : Click here
DIFA Referee Commission : Click here

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