Requirements for Needham Memorial Day Invitational Tournament Referees

• All referees are expected to be in proper uniform.  Please have the following in your kit:

  • The primary gold shirt with black stripes (the new USSF shirt is allowed but ALL officials in a crew MUST wear it)

  • USSF Black or Red alternate shirts (some may use Blue as well)

  • Referee Shorts....no basketball shorts (or any shorts that go lower than 1" or so above the knees)

  • Both long and short sleeve referee uniforms

  • The 3 stripe referee knee sock

• Referees should be prepared for variable weather conditions.  All referees should be prepared with:

  • Extra socks, shorts, shirts, undershirts/shorts, etc....

  • Sunblock....very important

  • Plain black caps

  • Extra uniforms

• All three referees in a crew are expected to be dressed the same.

• Referees need to avoid color conflicts with players.  Referees should always be prepared to change FIRST.

• If you are in need of uniforms or other supplies you may obtain them from Soccer Spot.  You can reach them at 781-444-3999.