Referees

Referee management, without password drama

Add referees, mark their availability windows, assign them to matches — and send each one a magic link to their personal panel. No password, no support tickets.

  • Per-referee availability windows the solver respects
  • Magic-link login — no password to remember or reset
  • Match assignments visible in their dedicated panel

The problem

Referees don't want a login. They want their next match.

Most platforms expect referees to create an account, set a password, install an app, then find their schedule somewhere. Real referees show up at the stadium, want to know which match is next, and want to log goals on their phone. Goality's referee flow is built for that — one magic link, the day's matches, tap-to-score.

What you get

What you get with referee management

Referee roster

Add referees with name, contact, certification level. Optional: photo, languages, age-group restrictions.

Availability windows

Each referee marks when they can work. Solver respects windows; you see conflicts before assignment, not during.

Match assignments

Assign main referee + assistants per match. Bulk-assign by group, by stadium or by day with one click.

Magic-link login

Send each referee a personal link. They open it on the phone, see their matches, log events. No password, no app install.

Match-day panel

The referee panel is mobile-first: today's matches, tap a match to start scoring. Designed for use in a hand on a windy pitch.

Solver integration

Referees are constraints in the scheduler. Add a referee mid-tournament and re-run — the solver re-balances assignments.

Who it's for

Built for

Tournament directorsFederation officialsReferee coordinatorsYouth-league chiefs

FAQ

Frequently asked

Do referees need a Goality account?
No. They get a personal magic link, open it, and they're in. The link is tied to one tournament and rotates if compromised.
Can a referee work for multiple tournaments?
Yes — each tournament issues its own link. The referee opens whichever link matches the day's tournament.
What if a referee cancels last-minute?
Mark them unavailable for the affected window, re-run the assignment view. Suggested replacements surface immediately based on availability.
Do referees see standings or full results?
By default, no — their panel is scoped to their matches. Optional: open referee role with full read access for senior officials.

Stop emailing PDFs to referees

One link per referee, all their matches, real-time scoring. Free to start.