During the initial stages of his career , Kuipers officiated in junior - level tournaments like the UEFA European Under - 17 Championship and the UEFA European Under - 21 Championship .
Kuipers was awarded his FIFA badge in 2006 .
During the initial stages of Kuipers ' career , Kuipers officiated in junior - level tournaments like the UEFA European Under - 17 Championship and the UEFA European Under - 21 Championship .
Kuipers was awarded his FIFA badge in 2006 .