ELECTION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL REFEREEING BOARD
14th July 2026
Handball Belgium
Election of the first National Refereeing Board
The Royal Belgian Handball Federation (URBH-KBHB) successfully organised the first-ever elections for the National Refereeing Board (NRB), marking an important milestone in the continued professionalisation and development of refereeing in Belgium.
A total of 127 of the 270 eligible referees and observers took part in the elections, representing a 47% turnout.
The following members have been elected:
Director of Referees: Klaus Convents
Organisational Director: Guy Kerremans
Promotion & Talent Manager: Eric Schreder
Appointments / Nominations Manager: Philippe Denis
Education & Development Manager: Angelo Verdonck
The newly elected NRB will focus on further strengthening refereeing in Belgium through a long-term vision, referee education and development, talent identification, transparent appointment procedures, close cooperation between VHV, LFH and Belgian Handball, and enhanced support for referees and observers.