From minor hockey associations in Ontario to youth soccer clubs in British Columbia, referee management is one of the most complex and time-consuming parts of running a successful sports organization in Canada.
Coordinating hundreds of games, communicating with dozens of referees, handling last-minute changes, and making sure everything stays organized — all while maintaining quality on the field or ice — is no small task.
That’s where dedicated referee management tools come in. And in 2025, Refr Sports is leading the way for Canadian organizations that want to simplify, scale, and strengthen their officiating operations.
The best referee management tools go beyond assigning. They support the full workflow that leagues, assignors, and referees deal with every week.
Key features that matter:
Refr was built with these exact needs in mind — based on feedback from real assignors across Canada.
Whether you're assigning soccer referees in a metro area or managing a hockey crew spread across multiple towns, Refr Sports helps Canadian organizations run more efficiently.
Here’s why it continues to stand out.
Refr isn’t a repurposed league management app. It was designed for the assignor's actual workflow — game creation, crew selection, availability filtering, communication, and follow-up.
This makes a big difference when assigning hundreds of games each month across different levels and formats.
Whether you're dealing with:
Refr allows you to assign based on exactly what your league requires. You can create templates, reuse common crew setups, and filter officials by experience, role, or certification.
Canada’s geography makes assigning more complex than in most places. Refr helps you:
This keeps your crew balanced and cuts down on no-shows and fatigue.
No more scattered texts or email threads. Refr lets assignors communicate directly through the platform.
This reduces confusion, keeps everyone aligned, and helps manage last-minute changes faster.
Refr supports custom pay rates, travel bonuses, and game-based stipends. You can:
This creates a more professional, transparent, and accountable environment for everyone involved.
Whether you're managing 30 officials or 300, Refr’s platform adapts to your size. You can grow your roster, expand to more leagues, and add assignors or coordinators as needed — all from one dashboard.
For organizations that assign across multiple sports, Refr’s multi-sport capability allows you to run everything without needing separate systems or spreadsheets.
Assigning referees in Canada is a job that requires precision, speed, and structure. The best tools don’t just help you assign. They help you retain, communicate, and operate with confidence.
Refr Sports is built to do exactly that — whether you're managing a regional soccer league, a provincial hockey program, or a multi-sport club serving multiple communities.
If you're ready to streamline your assigning and give your organization the clarity and control it deserves, Refr is ready to support you.
