What to Pack in Your Referee Bag on Game Day

1. WHISTLE!
2. CURRENT BADGE!
3. WATCH!
4. Flipping Coin!
5. Red and Yellow Cards and holder [called a Data Wallet]
6. Pen or pencil!
7. Copy of current FIFA Laws Of The Game [paper copy or digital (i.e. on your phone)]
8. Copy of current season’s rules matrix [paper copy or digital (i.e. on your phone)]
9. 3x5 cards or something else to write on
10. Water

Optional

• Food
• Sunscreen [recommended]
• Extra socks (if you have them); fold them up in a ziplock or similar bag
• Extra shorts (if you have them); fold them up in a ziplock or similar bag
• Other colored ref shirts (if you have them); fold them up in a ziplock or similar bag
• Trash Bag to put your gear bag in if it rains or if the ground is very wet

During cooler/cold days: [strongly recommend]

• Sweatpants (black, if possible or other dark color)
• Sweatshirt (black, if possible or other dark color)
• Knit cap (black, if possible or other dark color)
• Gloves (black, if possible or other dark color)

[Bottom Line: you can think and act better if you are warm]

Last updated 2.21.2022