Okay now you’re certified, but you haven’t got paid yet! What is the bare minimum you need to fork out for your first assignment? Check this list. Shirt should be official USSF uniform. Other items can be plain black if necessary but you need to get the complete USSF shirt, shorts and socks as soon as you can.
You can find “starter kits” on various sites. Oregon referees get discounts on Capelli gear through www.oregonreferee.com but this often takes a long time to ship so you might want to get your shirt somewhere else if you want to work right away.
Anything missing?
For any assignment.
- Black shorts
- Yellow USSF referee shirt
- Black socks, USSF or white stripe
- Wallet to keep track of score, misconduct, etc
- Watch
- Pair of flags
For Center Assignments:
- Whistle
- Cards
- Coin
Don’t forget your USSF patch! If it hasn’t arrived yet that’s okay, as long as your certification is complete.