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In Texas, referee scheduling is more than just matching names to games—it’s managing volume, geography, game types, and last-minute changes across a massive sports ecosystem. From youth soccer in Dallas to varsity football in Houston, the demand for precision and flexibility is high.

In 2025, organizations across Texas are moving away from manual systems and generic tools in favor of software built for the job. And that’s exactly where Refr Sports delivers.

If you're managing assignments at scale—across leagues, sports, or districts—Refr is the most capable and efficient referee scheduling software available in Texas today.

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Built for Texas-Level Scale

Texas sports operate at a different scale. Whether you’re covering multiple counties or managing multi-sport weekends at packed facilities, you need scheduling tools that keep up.

Refr was designed for that environment. Inside the platform, assignors can:

Schedule by game, day, or in bulk
Filter officials by sport, region, or qualification
Track open assignments in real time
Reassign quickly when there are cancellations or declines

Everything is built around efficiency—so assignors spend less time troubleshooting and more time staying ahead of the schedule.

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Real-Time Availability Drives Better Assignments

In Refr, officials update their own availability and assignment preferences directly. That means you're never working off stale information or chasing down last-minute texts.

When you assign a game:

Officials are immediately notified
They can confirm or decline in-platform
You get automatic updates on status

This system reduces missed games, improves confirmation turnaround, and keeps the entire assignment flow moving with fewer delays.

It’s especially effective in Texas, where travel logistics and large crew coverage are regular considerations.

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Communication Tools That Stay in the Loop

Scheduling only works if communication is baked into it—and Refr’s platform handles that natively.

Assignors can:

Message officials about open games
Notify crews of changes or cancellations
Send reminders and confirmations before game day

All of it happens inside Refr—no outside group chats or third-party tools required. Officials stay in the loop, and you maintain full visibility on who’s seeing what.

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Multi-Sport, Multi-League Flexibility

Referee scheduling in Texas doesn’t stick to a single template. Many assignors are covering multiple sports, overlapping leagues, and variable pay rates—sometimes within a single day.

Refr supports:

Assignments across sports like football, soccer, basketball, and more
Customized assignment groups by level, venue, or district
Full schedule views for both officials and assignors

No matter how your operation is structured, Refr flexes with it. That’s why it’s trusted by programs that have to move fast, think ahead, and adjust on the fly.

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Easy for Officials, Clean for Admins

Refr isn’t just assignor-friendly—it’s built for officials too. Referees get a clean, mobile-friendly interface where they can:

See their schedule in one place
Accept or decline games instantly
Track availability, preferences, and payment history

For administrators, this means fewer no-shows, fewer miscommunications, and smoother scheduling overall.

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Final Thoughts

In Texas, scheduling referees isn’t a side task—it’s a critical part of keeping leagues, tournaments, and entire seasons running on time. Refr Sports gives you the tools to do it efficiently, clearly, and with less administrative weight.

If you’re managing officials across Texas, Refr is the system that meets the scale, speed, and demands of how sports really operate in this state.

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Hear From Our Users

It just works

"Refr Sports has made things so much easier. The payment process is streamlined, everything is trackable, and officials love the app. Once the word got out, we doubled the number of officials signing up to use the platform. It just works."

Dennis Barela

President | Behind the Flag and Dream Big Officials

Helped me schedule my entire season in less than 2 hours

“The system helped me upload and schedule my entire season in less than 2 hours time! The fee we pay is more than worth it. Switching to Refr has made a night-and-day difference for our organization.”

Megan Jacobson

Head of Operations | Catholic Athletic Association

The best platform I’ve used

"Switching to Refr did not disappoint. They handle everything — from availability and communication to seamless scheduling and payments — for the thousands of games I assign every year. This platform is the place to be."

Adam Bates

President | Florida Officials Association

It has eliminated time spent on payroll

"The billing process has made my officials extremely happy due to the consistency and ability to track it on their phones. It has also saved me a ton of time on the invoicing side and eliminated my time spent on taxes"

Joe Kulas

Assignor | MinnDak Officials Association

I’m telling every assignor I know

"Refr is something you really need to look into. It’s so much easier than the alternatives, and everyone appreciates what you’re doing with payment automation."

Ian Carlson

State Supervisor | Iowa Hockey Officials

Referees get paid directly through the platform

"Referees get paid directly through the platform, relieving me and my sports organizations of the burden of handling payments and tax forms. Once they use it and see how it works, they're so happy and relieved."

Christine Francis

Kansas City Soccer Assignor

Great for tournaments and schools

“I assign softball umpires for several Georgia High School Association chapters and major tournaments, and Refr has been a huge upgrade. It simplifies both my tournament and league season operations—from seamless scheduling to weekly official payments and efficient invoicing and payroll management for all organizations types.”

Dustin Holton

President | Next Level Officials

Genuine interest in serving the officiating community

"Support with Refr is incredible—quick responses, genuine communication, and a real willingness to listen. It’s clear this product is the result of listening to and implementing the advice and needs of assignors like myself."

‍Shelley Russi

Owner | Ref-Ology & Blast Equality Collab

Their customer support is outstanding

“Refr Sports' customer service and app differentiate them from the rest! All of our emails, phone calls, and requests were answered very quickly. Their customer support is outstanding.”