The required uniform for PWSRA is a short-sleeve gold jersey, black referee shorts (not player shorts), the three-stripe referee socks, and black, or mostly black, shoes. This is simply the one uniform every referee must have. If referees own other authorized color and sock combinations they are free to deviate the basic uniform so long as all referees match.
The official uniform for referees and assistant referees consists of Shorts, Shirt, Socks, and the Badge of the current year.
SHIRTS: Five different colors are authorized but the gold jersey is the primary color. Your first purchase must consist of a gold (yellow) jersey. If you plan to work for other association/clubs besides PWSRA, check their requirements as well. Some clubs use yellow as a primary color for their teams and require refs to purchase a jersey other than gold.
Most of our games, except for early spring and late fall, are usually played in warm weather so the short-sleeve jersey is the recommended length. New referees can wear a long-sleeve T or sweat shirt underneath a jersey. Preferred colors for underneath: Same color as the jersey, or if that’s not available, black.
SHORTS: Solid black with pockets. Some associations don’t mind if a ref doesn’t wear referee shorts. We do. No shorts with stripes or piping. You get paid to referee these games. You must spend the money looking professional.
SOCKS: Referee socks -- 3-stripe (standard), USSF logo socks, or "U.S. Soccer Referee Sock"
SHOES: Black or mostly black. Cleats are ok, especially in sloppy conditions but turf shoes are better, especially when refereeing multiple games..
Where possible, all three referees should wear matching jerseys (color and sleeve lengths) and matching socks. Referees must arrive at the field properly dressed with their socks pulled up and their short tails tucked in.
Referees must also supply their own whistles, flags, and digital watches.
Referees in their second season or later are expected to have a black jersey as well. Suggested order of purchase by color for PWSRA referess is gold, black, blue, then red. (New for 2008 -- Green. It is not recommended to buy green at this time.)
