Uniform Information
For new referees, purchasing a starter kit (which contains all equipment except for a stopwatch) from OfficialSports is recommended.
Shirts
- New Referees:
- All new referees should purchase a yellow short sleeve shirt. Two options are available:
- Economy Shirt - $25
- Professional Shirt - $50
- New referees are NOT required to purchase a blue (backup) shirt.
- All new referees should purchase a yellow short sleeve shirt. Two options are available:
- Existing Referees:
- Should have both a yellow shirt and a blue shirt.
- Yellow Shirt - Primary
- Blue Shirt - Backup
- Should have both a yellow shirt and a blue shirt.
Shorts
- $20-30
- All Referees should have 1 pair of black shorts.
- USSF logo is optional.
- Pockets are optional but recommended.
Socks
- $12
- All Referees should have 1 pair of black socks.
- Recommend having multiple pairs for tournaments.
- The following options are available:
- Black with 2 white stripes (Recommended).
- Black with 3 white stripes on top of socks.
Shoes
- Cost Varies
- Black Shoes
- Black Laces
- May have a white manufacturer’s design.
Badges
- $1
- All referees must have their badges on their shirts.
- Uniforms contain a soft velcro area to attach a badge.
- Purchase a round hook patch – This allows the badge to be moved from shirt to shirt.
Other Required Accessories
- Whistle with Wrist or Neck Lanyard ($5)
- Cards, Paper Forms, and Data Wallet($5)
- One Set of Flags ($15-30)
- Stopwatch ($20-50)