Agreement for International Referees

Lundaspelen 2025
Tournament Dates: 26–30 December 2025
Location: Lund, Sweden and surrounding areas

Welcome

You are warmly invited to join Lundaspelen, the world’s largest indoor youth handball tournament with over 750 teams from around the globe. Each year, more than 200 referees from over 20 countries participate. We are excited to have you with us.

Register online now via »

Compensation

Match Payment

– Standard rate: SEK 75 per match per referee
– Elite referees: Up to SEK 120 per match (Eligibility determined individually before the tournament)
– Match duration: 2 × 15 minutes

Travel Reimbursement

– Max compensation: SEK 1500 per referee
– Reimbursement only against valid receipts
– Example:
  – 1 referee in car: max. SEK 1500
  – 2 referees in car: max. SEK 3000
  – 3 referees in car: max. SEK 4500
– Submit original receipts at check-in. Only documented travel costs will be reimbursed.

Payment Example

A referee team of 2 officiates 20 matches and provides valid travel receipts:
SEK 1500 (travel) + 20 × SEK 75 = SEK 3000 per referee

Accommodation

Meals & Transport

Meals

  • Lunch and dinner provided: 27–29 December
  • Included via the Lundaspelen Card

Local Transport

Free use of:

  •   Lundaspelen shuttle buses
  •   Public transport covered by the Lundaspelen Card

Registration and Eligibility

  • Deadline: 30 November 2024
  • Requirements:
    •  Certified referee
    •   Some prior experience in refereeing
  • Mandatory referee meeting: 26 December (details will follow)
  • Registration site here »

Match Assignments

  • Total matches during tournament: ~2,500
  • Match days:
    • 27–28 December: Group stage
    •  29 December: Playoffs
    • 30 December: Finals (only a few referees selected)
  • Referees typically officiate 6–8 matches per day on Dec 27–29
  • Assignments for 26 Dec will be published evening of 26 Dec via personal link
  • Final Day referee selections are made during the tournament week

Cup Manager Profile

After registration:

  • You receive login credentials to your personal Cup Manager profile. Use it to:
    • View and update your personal data
    •  See match assignments and important announcements
  • Please make sure to log in and keep your data up to date.

Administrative Notes

  • Lundaspelen does not cover:
    • Foreign banking fees
    • Any taxes that may arise in your home country
  • All payment amounts are pre-tax
  • Ensure accurate bank details are provided:
    • Name of bank
    • IBAN
    • SWIFT/BIC
    • TIN (Tax Identification Number)
  • Incorrect or missing information may delay or void your payment.

Contact

Referee Project Manager:
Kolja Scepanik
referees@lundaspelen.com