Steve Walton

Steve has been dedicated to refereeing standing volleyball for decades but more recently has been a leading light in sitting volleyball. A measure of his respect internationally can be found in him being invited to join the WOVD (World Organisation for Volleyball for the Disabled) Referee Commission now he no longer qualified, on age grounds, to be an active referee. Since London was awarded the 2012 Olympic Games, Steve has been fundamental in helping re-establishing the sport of sitting volleyball in England. His particular contribution has been to advocate and then run an international referees course in sitting volleyball and a national 'add on' qualification so that we now have an increasing cadre of referees for the game both nationally and internationally. Steve embodies all the best qualities in officials and fully deserves recognition for what he has achieved through being a Torch Bearer