The 7 best presents & gifts for referees
Looking for a gift for that special referee in your life? Whether it be for Christmas, a birthday, or to celebrate their thousandth game in the middle, we have a list of toys to make any referee happy.
1. BootBuddy - Around £15
Referees on average run further than players, so it makes sense that their boots will get muddier too. The BootBuddy is a small tool that will fit in any referees bag, that can be filled with water and used straight after a match to get those boots sparkling again. It's super easy to use and will even prolong the life of boots. Don't just take our word for it, the 15 year-old entrepreneur behind the business received funding from 3 Dragon's on the BBC's hit-show Dragon's Den.
2. A new Smartwatch - £109.99-£429.99
We love our smart watches at REFSIX, but there’s a whole host of them out there. With Google launching it’s latest Pixel Watch, and Apple releasing the Ultra, this Christmas is no different. Find out which watch is compatible with REFSIX to make sure they can use our app when they unwrap!
3. A signed copy of Howard Webb's Autobiography
One of the best referees to grace the Premier League. Howard Webb's honest account is a must-read for any budding or aspiring referee. The man who refereed the World Cup final discusses everything from his very first game to the infamous Nigel De Jong incident. He is heading to the PGMOL as CEO after the World Cup in Qatar, so getting up to date on his refereeing style might offer some insight into what’s to come.
4. Referee mug £12
Referees are people too right? People drink hot drinks right?
REFSIX has developed a range of mugs just for referees. Let everyone in the office know you’re a referee on the weekend, and that you deserve respect!
We have loads of other merch too, so support a small business and look good doing it.
5. Fox 40 whistle - £5
The Fox 40 is a classic. Known as the World’s most popular referee whistle, this is a perfect stocking filler.
Our friends at The Ref Stop have a wide range of whistles, plus kit and other gift ideas. Check them out before it’s too late!
6. Red and Yellow Card Cufflinks - £14.95
Weddings, conferences, RA meetings, in-service training or match day attire can be brought to life with these great Red and Yellow card cufflinks.
7. REFSIX app - £50 per year
OK so we might be biased here… REFSIX is an app for football referees to record match incidents like goals, cards and subs during matches as well as track their physical performance.
The app is free to use, but there is a PRO version which includes heatmaps, video analysis tools and more.
This is the perfect gift for any referee!
No matter what you get this Christmas, we hope you have a great year. See you on the other side!