42 Trending Referee Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Become A Referee

The referee business provides trained and certified officials to oversee and enforce rules in various sporting events. This can include youth leagues, amateur and professional games, and special events such as tournaments or playoffs.

To run a successful referee business, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific sports you will be officiating. You should also ensure that all of your referees are properly trained and certified by the appropriate governing bodies.

In addition to being knowledgeable about the sport, it is important for referees to be unbiased and fair in their decision-making. This requires good communication skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism.

To attract clients, it is helpful to have a website and social media presence to showcase your services and provide information about your referees. Building relationships with local sports organizations and consistently providing quality service can also help attract new business.

Properly managing finances is also essential, including setting competitive pricing and tracking expenses. Continuing education and staying up to date on any changes or updates to the rules and regulations of the sports you officiate can also help ensure the success of your business.

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1. U.S. Soccer

Welcome to the home of U.S. Soccer, where you can find the latest USMNT and USWNT soccer news, rosters, tournament results, scoring highlights and much more. Get ready for the Women's World Cup!

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA
Website traffic: 2.38M/month

2. Law 5 - The Referee

Website traffic: 140K/month

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4. ArbiterSports

Website traffic: 2.94M/month

5. G a m e O f f i c i a l s . n e t

Complete online assigning solution used to assign officials for team sports - for recreational, high school, intramural, and college (collegiate) levels. Designed for Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Rugby, and Hockey. Assignor software will benefit the assignor, league, team, and officials/referees.

Where they're located: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Website traffic: 620K/month

6. World Rugby

The official site of World Rugby the governing body of Rugby Union with news, tournaments, fixtures, results, world rugby rankings, statistics, video, the Laws of the game, governance and contacts.

Where they're located: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
Website traffic: 260K/month

7. Football Zebras

Analysis and commentary of the NFL's officials and the calls they make

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

8. Purchase Officials Supplies

The nation's leading supplier of officiating gear. Get all of your officiating gear in 1 place for low prices! Take advantage of our free shipping and returns. Offering you the best customer service in the industry. Start your next game with Purchase Officials Supplies.

Where they're located: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

9. Official Sports International

Since 1984, Official Sports,has been dedicated to serving the apparel and equipments needs of only soccer referees. As part of this dedication, Official Sports International is proud to be the exclusive referee uniform supplier to both U.S. Soccer and NISOA (College Referees). Official Sports International uniforms and equipment proudly display each organization's official badge.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

10. Soccer Village Inc.

Soccer Village, in business since 1984, is your leading soccer specialty retailer providing the best brands and everything you need to play and enjoy soccer.

Where they're located: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

11. Scouting The Refs

News, stats, and updates on NHL referees and linesmen, rules, penalties, suspensions, and more related to hockey officials.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 190K/month

12. AYSO – American Youth Soccer Organization

Where they're located: El Paso, Texas, USA

13. Refereeing World

14. Ump-Attire.com

1 in Umpire Gear & Uniforms, Referee Clothing & Equipment for Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse and Volleyball

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 90K/month

15. Ump Junk

Ump Junk has the official gear for Baseball Umpires, Basketball Referees, Football Referees, Softball Officials and Volleyball Officials. Affordable...

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA

16. Prosper Area Soccer Organization > Home

Where they're located: El Paso, Texas, USA

17. Referee.com

Referee.com - Your source for everything officiating. News, posts, training & community by officials - for officials.

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Website traffic: 90K/month

18. The Soccer Corner

The Soccer Corner is the best soccer store in DFW and Austin. Buy soccer cleats, team uniforms, soccer equipment, soccer jerseys, & more in store or online.

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

19. Referee Shirts

With referee shirts and equipment from Referee Store, you will be prepared for every game of the season. Shop online now.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA

20. Referee Scheduling / Umpire Scheduling & Referee Assigning Software

Referee assigning software gives assignors a system to make referee scheduling / umpire scheduling decisions quickly & efficiently.

21. Silbo

Referee management platform with easy scheduling and automated payment for leagues and tournaments. More games, reliable payment, & training for referees.

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

22. Colorado Soccer

Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA

23. Metro DC-VA State Referee Program

State Referee Committee guidance and DCV PLAY ON information for referees is located on our RETURN TO PLAY page. Referee meetings, classroom education (certification and recertification), field...

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

24. FLSRC – Florida Soccer Referees

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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Where they're located: Columbus, Ohio, USA

26. Honig's Gear for Sports Officials.

Shop Honig's Official sports uniforms, official gear, umpire gear, umpire clothing, referee clothing and equipment. Your satisfaction is guaranteed

Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA

27. C.O.M.M.A.N.D.

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

28. Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association

Where they're located: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

29. Massachusetts State Referee Committee

30. ProReferee

ProReferee is the best collection of professional soccer referee gear with uniforms, whistles, cards, watches, flags, and electronics. We ship worldwide!

31. North Chapter Soccer Referees Association

An organization providing structure and support services to licensed soccer officials in and around Snohomish County, which is located in the Pacific Northwest (Washington State)

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

32. Home

Where they're located: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

33. ASRA

Where they're located: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

34. Eastern Pennsylvania Referee Program

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

35. Sno-King Referee Group

Providing licensed soccer officials to Matches in South Snohomish County Youth and Seattle Adult Clubs

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

36. Referees' Association Online Shop

Shop now with the OFFICIAL Online Referees' Association online shop for massive savings | County & FA badges available

37. Philadelphia Basketball Referee-Sports Officials Rules, News

Sports information for basketball officials. Rules, news, schedules, referee camps, articles, teams, leagues, links, organizations, associations, supplies

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

38. CNRA

Become a soccer referee today! We are the Official State Referee Committee for the United States Soccer Referee Program in Cal-North. Northern California covers all the way south to Visalia

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

39. Kansas USSF Referees

40. WASRC Home Page

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

41. Final Score Sporting Goods

Final Score Sporting Goods, Umpire Uniforms, Umpire Equipment, Team Uniforms, Referee Uniforms, Referee Equipment, Screen Printing, Varsity Letterman Jackets

Where they're located: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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