Empowering Refs with Automation
We’ve proven that empowering refs means happier leagues and fewer missed games
Our Mission
There are over 100 million games played annually in the US. They all need sports officials. We connect sports officials to these games simply and conveniently.
Silbo CEO, Brendan Szulik, Releases New Book
Whistleblower: Calling Fouls on the Amateur Sports Officiating Crisis
THE FACTS ARE CLEAR: Over 100 million amateur sports games are played each year. Each one requires a sports official. The vocation of sports officiating is dying. If officiating dies, then so will youth and amateur sports. In Whistleblower, entrepreneur and amateur...
ACCESS MORE REFS. OFFICIATE MORE GAMES.
Connecting communities to make the game better for everyone.
With Silbo, game providers have access to our entire community of qualified officials, who in turn have access to more games than ever.
EASIER PAYMENTS
Pay and get paid automatically via direct deposit.
Silbo’s ‘Set It & Forget It’ Payments automatically bill game providers and pay sports officials weekly via direct deposit.
BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION
There’s a nationwide shortage of refs. Silbo recruits & trains hundreds each month.
We find new officials, train them, and connect them to games. The Silbo community represents the next generation of officials: energized, engaged, diverse – all backed by our powerful data analytics.
Partners and Integrations
Testimonials
Silbo approaches the challenge of getting officials to games in a 21st century kind of way. Their interface for both leagues and referees is sleek and easy to use. Read more “Eric Santilli”
I found that refereeing was a great way to stay involved in the game and make a few extra bucks on the side too. Read more “Amy Garner”
Silbo is amazing. I’m able to actually do my job and be the director of the league instead of constantly worrying about reffing. Read more “Shaun McMahon”
Officiating really is fun. It’s fun interacting with the kids and coaches. Plus it provides a great second income. Read more “Bryan Kondub”
With Silbo’s automated platform and outstanding customer support, things run more efficiently than ever. Read more “Mike Caudill”
I love to see greatness, so when I see players make great plays, I truly enjoy it. I’m too old to dunk now, but I’m still a part of the game through officiating. Read more “Kevin Blue”
Some of Our Clients
Officials: Download the Go SilboTM App!
Take control of where you work, when you work, and how often you work. Access more games and opportunities with Silbo.
Game Providers: Contact Us!
Get the referee management solution that simplifies the process of getting officials for your games. Silbo saves you time and resources, gives you more visibility into games, and makes the world of amateur sports better for your participants.
Officials: Download the Go SilboTM App!
Take control of where you work, when you work, and how often you work. Access more games and opportunities with Silbo.
Game Providers: Contact Us!
Get the referee management solution that simplifies the process of getting officials for your games. Silbo saves you time and resources, gives you more visibility into games, and makes the world of amateur sports better for your participants.
Made in North Carolina for Refs by Refs
Silbo is committed to sports official advocacy and, in turn, teaching future generations the virtues we ourselves learned from sports: teamwork, perseverance, meritocracy, and civil discourse.
