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RefPal is the most innovative video analysis tool for referees to improve their performances and for refereeing departments to develop their referees.
Kristo Tohver, RefPal co-founder "The future of referee development"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Systematic and engaging, even addictive

 
At RefPal we have taken a scientific approach to the art of refereeing, adding interaction and fun to the learning process, and created a strong community around the game we love.
 
All-in-one tool
Everything you need in refereeing analysis, education and match preparation is in the same place and within a click, creating efficiency & time save.
 
Systematic Learning
Evaluating incidents on comparative scales divided into topics and subtopics, referees learn how to react in each specific situation during a match.
 
Engagement
Working with the latest incidents and getting committee feedback before the next round while comparing your theoretical accuracy with others creates passion and daily logins.
 
Community
Using the same method to analyze incidents from all the matches creates an open environment and basis for continuous discussion within a country and a shared experience between the FA-s and confederations.
 
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BENEFITS
With RefPal referees and committees save time and resources while becoming passionately involved in what they love.
 

TIME SAVE & EFFICIENCY

Major time save for everyone involved. Learning much, much more.
  • Saving time on game analyses
    (3 hours ⇒ 30 minutes)
  • Saving time on observing and evaluating
    (1 game ⇒ whole round)
  • Saving time on tests and seminars
  • Instant feedback to and from referees
  • Multiplying the experience gained

FULL OVERVIEW OF YOUR LEAGUE

Automatic statistics in different modules reveal decision accuracy, theoretical interpretation accuracy and development of both over time.
  • Key performance indicators
  • Understanding problem areas
  • Best Practice Library
  • Accountability & transparency
  • Behaviour of teams and players
  • Usage of the system

DEVELOPMENT OF REFEREES

Enhanced refereeing performances through experiences gained in RefPal lead to calmer, more confident and better prepared referees.
  • Improved technical skills
  • Improved decision accuracy
  • Improved match control
  • Improved mental strength
  • Consistency across the league

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE

International RefPal community creates shared experiences and enables instant exchange of knowhow and opinion.
  • Creating networks between committees
  • Creating networks between referees
  • Shared experiences between countries
  • Involving experts from abroad
  • Mentoring of referees
 
A globally connected refereeing community
Our vision is to be the leading tool for refereeing analysis, development and preparation.
You can rely on us
Proven engagement
RefPal attracts 66% of our referees to log in daily & 80% in every two days.
Why it works  
Proven development
4 out of 6 Estonian FIFA referees promoted in 2018/2019. Improved decision accuracy and theoretical know-how during 3 years of use.
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Created by referees
The only software on the market that is being developed and actively managed by FIFA referees working in UEFA competitions.
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RefPal Services

Annual licenceVideo analysisAdministrationExpert Opinion

Learning and fun together



Full use of all the RefPal capabilities during a season.
  • Set-up of the system
  • Use of all the modules
    ○ Game & marking module
    ○ Incidents module
    ○ Statistics & rankings module
    ○ Team & player scouting module
    ○ E-Learning center (VAR, Test, Seminar, RefScale, LOTG)
    ○ International module
  • Introductory seminar for all users
  • Full support for admin users
  • Translation of the system (additional fee)

Saving time and resources



Our experienced video analysts create a refereeing highlights video of all the major refereeing incidents of a game. It gives a full performance overview, allows to focus on only the most important aspects and saves time on everything else.
  • Refereeing highlights video
    ○ Full match in 10-15 minutes
    ○ All important highlights included
    ○ Using zoom, slow-motions, still frames etc

* administration included in the service

Systematic learning made simple



To maximize the benefits of RefPal there needs to be a clear, universal and consistent way of identifying incidents from each game while coherently categorizing them into topics and subtopics. We do it for you so you can focus on evaluation and learning.
  • Creation of incidents for evaluation
  • Categorization of incidents into topics and sub-topics
  • Adding roles (players and referees)
  • Creation of thumbnails
  • Keeping the teams, players and users up-to-date

Adding international know-how



We provide you with expert comments and evaluations of each created incident based on the latest UEFA guidelines so that you have an outside view and an additional opinion.
  • An international RefPal expert evaluates all incidents
  • Comments based on latest UEFA guidelines
  • Evaluations available in 72h
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TESTIMONIALS

Our success rate doesn't speak for itself. Here's what our clients think.

Mike Riley

Referee Manager, Northern Ireland

PGMOL Managing Director 2009-2022, England

"RefPal is an incredible support tool for analysing referee performance and creating a platform for developing match officials.

The team takes time to understand our game and our specific needs. This enables our match officials to engage with a platform that adds value for them. RefPal has significantly improved our consistency and our collective approach to our games.

When a senior and very experienced referee says that it has transformed their refereeing you have to take note."

Mattias Gestranius

Referee Manager, Finland

"As a long-time RePal user i find the system very versatile and it has many positive aspects. For the referee it gives a great possibility to self-evaluate single situations & for the referee manager it is a great tool to reach uniformity within the leagues.

The best part of RefPal though is how one can use it to educate referees at all levels from grassroots to top referees. All in all it is a great tool not only for the top referees but also for beginners."

Ian Stokes

Referee Manager, Ireland

"The positive surprise has been the consistent engagment of our referees in using RefPal. For me it would take 3-5 hours to analyse 1 match, but the advantage of RefPal is having the clips available to our referees for evaluation the next day.

RefPal has been transformative for us - the way our panel has embraced this has allowed us to use this as a really positive change in the direction of our analyses and development work. We are getting better as a panel because of the use of RefPal in our league."

Video testimonial by Ian

Lassin Isaksen

Referee Manager, Faeroe Islands

"The Faroese FA was one of the first users of RefPal outside of Estonia. We believed in their interactive idea where match officials and observers can evaluate their own matches and those of other match officials as well. In this way we can learn and reach uniformity.

RefPal is an excellent tool to use in teaching, seminars, and courses. It is very easy to organize and thus saves valuable time. One of the best things about RefPal is their excellent statistical overview. It is easy to find what area needs improvement and what went well."
 
5 477 Games analysed
64 841 Situations evaluated
1 940 Happy users
205 143 Logins last quarter
 

BLOG POSTS

 
January 14, 2025

Better consistency - Estonian case study

How to get proof that your referees are:
- becoming more consistent
- improving their knowledge

RefPal measures both:
- Consistency of on-field decisions
- Users theoretical knowledge

Here are the result from 2019 to 2023
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January 02, 2025

Estonia & VAR - 2023 vs 2024

Estonia finished its 2nd season with VAR in 2024. It is now possible to compare it to the first season of 2023. As Estonia did not use the offside line technology then we do not use data on offsides at the moment.

Comparison between 2023 and 2024... did RefPal help us improve in any area? :)
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January 01, 2025

RefWorld - a global refereeing community

RefWorld has been our long awaited module that brings our partners, along with referee departments and top referees across the globe into one space.

In 2025 it will be available only to international referees and the heads of Referee Departments across the globe. Close to 500 users have signed up to start using it.

For more info watch the
RefWorld tutorial.
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GET IN TOUCH

Learn more about the benefits of RefPal, see the system close-up, get deeper input on how & why RefPal works, and how it makes your referees work.
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ADDRESS Jalgpalli 21, 11312, Tallinn, EstoniaPHONE +372 529 3294, Kristo Tohver, LinkedIn: RefPal, Instagram: refpal.networkSAY HELLO info@refpal.orgSUPPORT support@refpal.org
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