English referee selected for IKF Europa Cup 2015

England Korfball referee Dean Woods has been appointed by the International Korfball Federation to referee at the European Cup finals in January 2015 which will be held in Tielen, Belgium.

Woods, 31, who joined the IKF’s list of international referees in 2009 has taken charge of a number of high profile matches, most recently the final of the under-21 European Championships between Belgium and The Netherlands in July 2014.

Speaking about Woods’ selection, Steve Jones from England Korfball’s referee committee said “Dean’s appointment further enhances the reputation of English refereeing and England Korfball. Congratulations to Dean on his appointment”

The 49th edition of the Europa Cup will be played from Wednesday 14 January to Saturday 17 January 2015. Last seasons England Korfball League play-off winners Trojans Korfball Club from Croydon, south London will represent England at the Europa Cup.