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title: "Referee Self-allocation"
canonical: "https://help.dribl.com/space/RA/133824515/Referee%20Self-allocation"
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Dribl enables referees to be self-allocated based on the branches defined and allocation mode configured in Seasons. Referees are responsible for self-allocating matches when the season is configured with either of:

- Self-allocate mode – Open
- Self-allocate mode – Admin allocated and Panel Restricted

These modes are normally used when a referee branch is using a third-party rostering system and Dribl is used for digital match sheets.

> ℹ️ Self-allocation enables a referee to allocate themselves or any other referees in their branch that are available to officiate a match.

Referees can self-allocate using the ***DRIBL*** mobile app or desktop app.

## Mobile app

To navigate to a non-allocated fixture in a branch, complete the following steps:  
 

1. Log in to the ***DRIBL*** mobile app.
2. From the **Following** area, select the relevant referee branch.
3. From the **Fixtures** tab, select the relevant fixture.
4. Select the **Match Sheet** tab and then select **Referees** from the **Pre Game** section. The **Availability** screen is displayed, and the **Referees** tab is selected. The referees already allocated to the match are displayed.
5. Tap **+**. The **Add Referee** screen is displayed.
6. Enter all the relevant information for the referee.  
**Referee Type**
  Select the role the referee will perform in the match:
  - Assistant Referee 1
  - Assistant Referee 2
  - Centre Referee
  - Fourth Official
  - Game Leader
  **Referee**
  Select the referee member record.
7. Tap **Done** and then tap **Save**. The referee's name is added to the list of allocated referees.
8. Tap the 'available' toggle (tick icon) to mark the referee as available to officiate the match. A green tick indicates that the referee is available.
9. Tap the back arrow to return to the **Match Sheet**. The **Referees** section will show the number of referees that are available to officiate the match.

## Desktop app

The diagram below outlines the process that referees use to self-allocate to match sheets using the desktop app.


![image-20240919-232825.png](media://1fe01e6c-e358-47ef-9dca-63801e45eb67)


#### Filter Match Sheets

The Filter Match Sheets process requires the referee to filter the scope of the matches they wish to allocate referees to.

#### Self-Allocate

Once the list of match sheets is presented, the referee can navigate to the **Referees** tab and add the referee with an applicable role to the match sheet. This rosters the referee onto the match and automatically sets that they have accepted the allocation.

To self-allocate a referee, complete the following steps:  
 

1. <u>[Log in to ](https://app.dribl.com/)</u><u>*[DRIBL](https://app.dribl.com/)*</u>
2. Select **Match Sheets **from the **Actions** menu or the main navigation menu.
3. Click (Filters) from the task menu. Set the required criteria and then click **Apply**.
4. For each match that the referee wishes to self-allocate to:
  - Click  (Match Sheet Details).
  - Select the **Referees** tab.
  - Click **+**(Add Referee).
  - Search for the referee to allocate.
  - Click **+** to allocate the referee. The **Referee Details** page is displayed.
  - Select the role the referee will perform in the match and specify if the referee is present at the match, if applicable.
  - Click **Save**.