The customer
UEFA which stands for the Union of European Football Associations, is the governing body of European football and the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations.
The brief
Following the use of VOKKERO ELITE audio communication systems by newly promoted Referees into the Elite Women Category last year, UEFA needed to supply audio communication systems for the Referees going to be selected for the European Under-17 and Under-19 Men & Women Finals happening every summer.
The deployed solution
The full duplex communication system VOKKERO ELITE has been deployed within UEFA, enabling the referees to communicate clearly and make reliable decisions quickly.
We have contacted Diego Lopez, Refereeing Development Specialist at UEFA, to find out about the user experience of UEFA referees. He put us in touch with Eleni Antoniou (Greece), Alina Pesu (Roumania) and Ewa Augustyn (Poland), female referees in the Elite Women Category.
We have collected their feedbacks about the use of VOKKERO ELITE audio communication system.
The result
Eleni Antoniou
“The system is easy to set up and weights very little, without disturbing when you run. The audio quality is very good, the sound is clear, natural, even when the wind blows or when it rains, so we can make the best decisions because we have the full information from our colleagues.
VOKKERO ELITE is a reliable communication system that I would always choose. It makes communication easier without interruptions”, says Alina Pesu.
Alina Pesu
“The new communication system is easy to use, just needs to switch on and off with the button without wasting time connecting it. Perfect audio quality, immediately the voice is heard without delay. Excellent communication with my referee team.
So far, it has been reliable in the games I have refereed”, adds Eleni Antoniou.
“The equipment I use is the best quality I have ever used. The sound is incredibly clear. There is not the slightest disturbance. Everything is muted to such an extent that you cannot hear the surroundings or players who would like to interrupt the conversation. The manufacturer has taken care of the smallest details that make the equipment professional. I am very happy to recommend such equipment and I am confident that communication with my referee team during the game will never let me down”.
Ewa Augustyn
UEFA Referee – Poland
They also use VOKKERO ELITE!
Professional competition referees like Jérôme Brisard, Stéphanie Frappart and Tess Olofsson also use VOKKERO ELITE audio communication systems for their football competitions such as the Europa League or Women’s Champions League.
Jérôme Brisard
Stéphanie Frappart
Tess Olofsson
The solutions we use
Discover the solutions used in this case study
VOKKERO ELITE, world leader in audio communication systems for sports refereeing.
Reference: PHO 421. This headset includes a very sensitive microphone for an optimum audio quality. Durable and solid combined micro-headset adapted to all ear types.