An approved USSF referee uniform. At a minimum, start with a yellow, green, and red shirt. Once you have more game experience, you should add the alternate color jerseys. You do not need to buy all the different colored jerseys right away. However, if you advance as a referee, then you will need to add the alternate colors over the next few years. In addition, we recommend the long-sleeve jersey, but it is acceptable to wear the short-sleeve uniform.
Solid black referee shorts or black shorts with the USSF Referee logo on the leg.
Black socks with three white stripes at the top or the USSF referee logo on the top. Socks should always be pulled up to your knees and not bunched down around your ankles.
Your current year USSF badge on the left shirt pocket of your jersey.
A referee bag that should contain the following:
A watch with stopwatch functions – two watches are preferred, one for starting and stopping, and one for keeping a running time in case you forget to start the first one.
Pens/pencils,
Notebook
Red and yellow cards
Tossing coins
Whistles – always have an extra in your bag
Flags for the Assistant Referees or Club Linesmen (if you are working alone)
Cold weather gear when the time of year makes it necessary
Street shoes and dry socks
A large plastic trash bag (to put your ref bag inside in case of rain)
Sunscreen
Snacks (energy bars are great!) if you are going to be doing more than one game.
Rubber bands or baggies to hold and separate player/coach cards for each team.
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