How are technologies like VOKKERO transforming the role of the referee?

The end of isolation on the field

Seamless, real-time communication

Thanks to the full-duplex communication of VOKKERO systems, referees can exchange information continuously without pressing a button, unlike traditional walkie-talkies. This seamless flow transforms their coordination: the video assistant referee can flag a contentious action, the central referee can ask for clarification, the assistant referee on the line monitors offsides and fouls, and the fourth official manages communication with substitutes and the scorerโ€™s table all in real time, with no delay.

Collaborative decision-making

In team sports like football, rugby, or handball (and many others), the central referee is no longer alone. They collaborate in real time with their entire officiating team, helping reduce errors, unify decision-making, and improve consistency from one match to the next.

A concrete response to the pressure of major events

Intercom with patented noise filter: stay focused, even under pressure

The VOKKERO intercom features a patented noise filter that shields officials from surrounding sounds: crowd chants, stadium announcements, player shouts. This exclusive technology ensures clear, interference-free communication even in the loudest environments. An essential asset that helps referees stay focused and effective during high-intensity matches and international competitions.

A robust and secure technology

Data encryption, long battery life, and reliability across all terrains: VOKKERO provides technology designed to meet the demands of professional officiating far beyond the limitations of consumer-grade walkie-talkies.

Better synergy with video: VAR, TMO, replay…

The referee at the center of a connected ecosystem

VOKKERO is not limited to audio. It integrates with video assistant referee (VAR) systems, video replay tools, and TMO equipment (rugby). This interoperability streamlines communication between on-field referees and video officials.

Increased transparency for spectators and players

Better understanding of decisions, clearer adherence to the VAR protocol, and fewer misunderstandings: technology restores credibility to officiating. It also enables referees to explain their choices more easily to players and coaches, strengthening acceptance and trust.

When technology becomes ongoing training

The referee becomes a โ€œtechnicianโ€ of the game

Today, mastering a professional intercom system and knowing how to collaborate in a video-assisted environment are key criteria for reaching the highest levels of refereeing. This encourages governing bodies to integrate these tools right from the training phase.

A profession in transition

The role of the referee is becoming more collective, more connected, and more strategic. Itโ€™s no longer just about judging, but about coordinating, communicating, and interacting within a complex technical setup. Thanks to VOKKERO systems, which are easy to deploy, this change becomes an opportunity.

Technology doesnโ€™t replace the referee; it strengthens them. It supports their decisions, helps improve collaboration, and restores their authority in an increasingly demanding environment.

The future of refereeing is shaped by professional tools like VOKKERO, already adopted in over 25 sports worldwide.

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