GotRefs

GotRefs Marketplace

The Referee Marketplace For Every Sport

Certified. Background-checked. Ready to work. Connect with verified officials or find games in your area — in minutes, not weeks.

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For Referees

Your Whistle. Your Backyard.

Stop chasing gigs across state lines. With GotRefs, local event organizers come directly to you. Sleep in your own bed, call the games you love, and own your home turf.

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Member perk

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Verified officials

Your digital ref card when you're verified

Organizers see at a glance that you're identity-verified, certified, and ready to work your games.

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For Event Organizers

Certified Refs. Zero Logistics.

Cut the costly per diems, hotel blocks, and meal stipends. GotRefs connects you instantly with verified, certified, local officials for a small convenience fee.

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For Organizers

Your organizer dashboard profile

Post events, set pay rates, and manage staffing from one profile organizers and refs can trust.

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GotRefs organizer

Metro Youth Basketball

Jordan Lee

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Primary sport

Basketball

Typical pay

$45/official

Also hosts: Volleyball

About the organization

Weekend tournaments and seasonal league play across the metro area.

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What Sets GotRefs Apart

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Verified Referee Marketplace

Connect with background-checked, certified officials — not unvetted volunteers from a Facebook post.

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Connected Offer Workflows

Post an event, receive ref requests, send offers, and confirm bookings without duplicate entry or disconnected tools.

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Real-Time Event Calendar

Refs browse all published events; organizers manage their own schedule and staffing from one dashboard.

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What is GotRefs?

GotRefs is a nationwide referee marketplace that connects certified, verified officials with sports organizers, leagues, tournaments, schools, and athletic directors. Organizers can quickly find qualified officials, while referees can discover games, manage availability, and receive assignments from one platform.

Who uses GotRefs?
  • Referees and umpires
  • Assignors
  • Tournament directors
  • League administrators
  • Athletic directors
  • Sports organizations
  • Schools and parks & recreation departments
What sports does GotRefs support?

GotRefs supports virtually every officiated sport, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, wrestling, hockey, rugby, and more. The platform is designed to serve over 30 sports nationwide.

Is GotRefs available nationwide?

Yes. GotRefs supports organizers and officials in all 50 states.

What makes GotRefs different?
  • Nationwide referee marketplace
  • Verified and background-checked officials
  • Officials are rated by event organizers from previous events
  • Multi-sport platform
  • 50-state coverage
  • Faster staffing and hiring
  • Secure payments
  • Real-time availability and event management
  • Built specifically for youth, amateur, and scholastic sports

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