Referees in the Westphalian Association have been receiving increased pay since January 1st, and now the Lower Rhine is following suit. The Oberliga Westphalia referees now earn 75 euros, while assistant referees earn 50 euros, representing a 15 euro increase for main referees and a 10 euro increase for assistants.
In the Westphalian league, the increase is smaller, with all referees receiving a 5 euro raise (to 50 or 40 euros). State and district leagues also see a 5 euro increase, with referees in the state league now earning 45 euros and assistants earning 35 euros. The district league sees a decrease of 10 euros for both referees and assistants.
In the district leagues, only the main referee will receive 27 euros, a 3 euro increase from before. Assistant referees will continue to earn 20 euros. The travel allowance for all referees remains unchanged at 30 cents per kilometer driven.
Starting from July 1st, referees in the Lower Rhine will also receive higher pay. The FVN announced that in the regional league, referees will earn 300 euros per game, while assistant referees will earn 150 euros.
In the Oberliga Niederrhein, referees will earn 80 euros, 5 euros more than in Westphalia. Assistant referees in the Oberliga will earn 50 euros per match. The same rates apply to games in the Lower Rhine Cup.
In the national league, referees will earn 60 euros, while assistants will earn 35 euros. Referees in the Lower Rhine will earn slightly more than their Westphalian counterparts, with 45 euros instead of 60 euros.
In the district cup and district leagues, referees will earn 30 euros starting from July 1st, while assistants will earn 22 euros.
For women referees, the pay is set at 60 euros per game, with assistants earning 30 euros. From the women’s upper league to the district leagues, referees will earn a uniform fee of 30 euros, while assistants will earn around 22 euros.
In youth games, U19 referees will earn 30 euros, U17 referees will earn 25 euros, and assistants will earn 20 euros.
Overall, these pay increases aim to recognize the important role referees play in the sport and provide them with fair compensation for their services.
What is the rationale behind the pay increases for referees and how do they reflect the importance of their role in the sport
Referees in the Westphalian Association have been given a raise in their pay since January 1st, and now the Lower Rhine region is following suit. The Oberliga Westphalia referees now make 75 euros per game, while assistant referees are earning 50 euros, which is a 15 euro increase for main referees and a 10 euro increase for assistants.
In the Westphalian league, the raise is smaller, with all referees getting a 5 euro increase (making it 50 or 40 euros). State and district leagues also see a 5 euro increase, with referees in the state league now earning 45 euros and assistants earning 35 euros. However, the district league sees a decrease of 10 euros for both referees and assistants.
In the district leagues, only the main referee will receive 27 euros, which is a 3 euro increase. Assistant referees will still earn 20 euros. The travel allowance for all referees remains the same at 30 cents per kilometer driven.
Starting from July 1st, referees in the Lower Rhine region will also receive higher pay. The FVN announced that in the regional league, referees will now earn 300 euros per game, while assistant referees will earn 150 euros.
In the Oberliga Niederrhein, referees will make 80 euros, which is 5 euros more than in Westphalia. Assistant referees in the Oberliga will earn 50 euros per match. The same rates apply to games in the Lower Rhine Cup.
In the national league, referees will earn 60 euros, while assistants will earn 35 euros. Referees in the Lower Rhine region will make slightly more than their Westphalian counterparts, with 45 euros instead of 60 euros.
In the district cup and district leagues, referees will earn 30 euros starting from July 1st, while assistants will earn 22 euros.
For women referees, the pay is set at 60 euros per game, with assistants earning 30 euros. From the women’s upper league to the district leagues, referees will receive a uniform fee of 30 euros, while assistants will earn around 22 euros.
In youth games, U19 referees will make 30 euros, U17 referees will make 25 euros, and assistants will earn 20 euros.
Overall, these pay increases aim to acknowledge the important role referees play in the sport and ensure they are fairly compensated for their services.
“Great to see the Westphalian Association taking the lead in increasing referee salaries, and it’s even better that Lower Rhine is following suit. Recognition and fair compensation for referees are vital to maintain the integrity and quality of the game. Kudos to both associations for prioritizing this important aspect.”