Referee

FAQ

BE A REFEREE

Be a part of the world's biggest handball cup

Partille World Cup is a big puzzle and all referees are important pieces. You make a difference.

Welcome to apply as a referee in Partille World Cup 2026!

Apply for 2026

Agreement for international referees

WE NEED YOU!

Are you one of our new star referees?

Do you want to challenge yourself, develop your refereeing skills and participate in the world's largest youth handball tournament? Then you should apply for the Partille World Cup. We need you!

Criteria

To be a referee during the Partille World Cup, you must be 16 years old, authorized and approved referee in one of your country's Handball Associations. You must have passed your district's established requirements for 2025.

Experience

You should have a few years of experience in refereeing handball, preferably at district level. But we also welcome referees that are young and wants to develop themselves. We put a lot of effort in observations and coaching.

Referee meeting

Everyone who is a referee during the Partille World Cup must be present at the obligatory referee meeting that takes place the day before the tournament starts.

Referee payment

In addition to the payment that is paid depending on the number of matches you have, we also offer free accommodation, education, experience and meals. More information can be found in the referee agreements.