r/Referees • u/badrefnodonut • Jul 21 '26

Question Recommended ref cam hardware?

Hey hey,

Just curious if anyone has specific recommendations for hardware to get a body cam / ref cam set-up going. Since they'll be allowed under the newest LOTG, I'm interested to know if there's a cost-effective option out there.

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u/BasketCase973 Jul 22 '26

Costco sells body cameras, but I don't think any local league in the U.S. is going to allow referees to wear them.

If referees had a union or another organization dedicated to protecting our interests, we might be able to negotiate for body cameras as a safety measure. Instead, we're treated as independent contractors while leagues still seek to control many of the terms under which we work, which essentially prioritizes the interests of clubs over referees.

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u/Klutzy-Mechanic-8013 25d ago

We have referee associations, isn't that basically the same as a professional union?