> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.refup.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Creating and Managing Referee Pools
Referee Pools group officials and allow managers to set defaults for which officials are allowed to fill each role for each competition. Managers are also able to [adjust the officials eligible for an individual bid](/societies/adjusting-officials-eligible-for-a-bid).
To create and manage a Referee Pool:
1. Navigate [to Management](https://refup.io/management/officials)
2. Click the 
and enter the name of pool:
Most referee pools group officials by level, but they can be created for any group of officials
3. Add the officials that are part of the pool by selecting them from the dropdown:
As new officials create RefUp accounts they must be added to referee pools by managers
4. Assign the referee pool to specific roles in each competition by clicking the checkboxes:
