Managing basketball officials can quickly become overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling communication, game assignments, last-minute changes, and payments all at once. For assignors, the tools you use make all the difference. The right platform doesn’t just make your job easier; it keeps your officials engaged, your leagues running smoothly, and your time better spent.
If you’re looking for the best referee scheduling software for basketball, there’s one platform leading the way: Refr Sports.
Refr Sports isn’t a generic scheduling app with a few sports templates layered on top. It’s a platform purpose-built from the ground up with assignors in mind—created alongside actual officials and organizers to solve the exact pain points you deal with every day. Whether you're assigning games for high school tournaments, recreational leagues, or year-round club events, Refr is built to handle the real-world pace of your workflow.
The platform supports over 25 sports, but its basketball-specific tools—paired with customizable preferences—make it a standout for officials working in gyms and on courts across the country.
Every assignor has their own method for filling games. Some prefer manual control, others lean on self-assign models. Refr supports both—and everything in between. With intelligent filtering based on availability, experience level, and location, you can assign games quickly and confidently, knowing the right officials are going to the right matchups.
Refr’s platform adapts to how you work—not the other way around.
Coordinating with officials can become one of the most time-consuming parts of the job. Endless text threads, missed emails, and late-night calls can wear you down fast. Refr’s in-platform communication tools change that.
Push notifications, assignment alerts, and direct messaging allow for seamless contact with your crew. Everyone stays on the same page, and you stay in control—without ever leaving the app.
The Refr Sports mobile app, available on both iOS and Android, ensures that officials and assignors can stay connected on the go. Whether you're confirming availability, tracking game changes, or checking assignments in real time, the mobile experience is smooth, responsive, and reliable.
No need to scramble for updates from a desktop—Refr works wherever you do.
Getting paid shouldn’t be complicated—and with Refr, it’s not. The platform fronts payments to both assignors and officials every single week, even if the organization hasn’t paid yet. Invoices are generated and sent automatically, and organizations can choose between manual or automatic payment preferences.
Refr also removes the hassle of tax compliance entirely by managing W9 collection and 1099 issuance on your behalf.
You stay focused on games. Refr handles the paperwork.
Assigning isn't guesswork. With Refr, you get data-backed tools that show you exactly who is available, where they are, and what level of game they’re suited for. These insights allow you to make confident decisions quickly—and reduce the chance of no-shows or mismatches.
You’re no longer assigning blind. You’re assigning smart.
Slow platforms and support queues are more than just a frustration—they cost you time and create risk. Refr guarantees zero wait times when it comes to system performance and customer support. When you need to make updates, check assignments, or reach someone for help, you can do so immediately.
No outages. No lag. No delays.
When you’re assigning referees for basketball, you don’t just need a scheduling tool—you need a comprehensive solution that makes your job faster, easier, and more reliable. Refr Sports delivers on that promise with a platform built specifically for assignors, packed with tools that help you thrive in today’s fast-moving sports environment.
Assign more efficiently. Communicate more clearly. Get paid without the headaches.
With Refr Sports, getting officials to the right games has never been easier.
