Why Teachers Make Great Officials
There has always been a sizable contingent of teachers within the officiating community. Part of the reason is circumstances; teachers are finished with work and often available to...
Umpire reflects on experiences at Women’s College World Series
Chris Nabors recently umpired the NCAA Women’s College World Series for the third time and spoke with the Brentwood Home Page.
Calm on Broken Plays
Coaches, players and fans are allowed to panic when a play goes awry. Officials, on the other hand, must react to broken plays as if they're...
Howard Webb set to take up key role at PGMOL after Mike Riley departure
Webb is set to take up a key role at Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after the departure of Mike Riley next...
Good Reports Earn You Respect
It’s a good idea to send misconduct reports — sometimes referred to as incident reports — to proper authorities, even if it’s not...
Myth Busters: 5 Fitness Truths
We live in a society that is obsessed with quick fixes, fads and easy-way-out attitudes. Let’s touch on some of the main contributors...
Four Tips for One-Umpire Mechanics
It’s not news that budgets for athletic programs, especially in recreation and intramural leagues, have had to be tightened. Often the first items...
Scrimmages: Opportunity or Danger?
By John Kiernan
Frequently I am asked to officiate scrimmages. There are great opportunities for an official during those matches. However, there are also...
Charges pending after hockey player punches referee
A Pittsburgh-area hockey player was caught on video punching a referee. Police said the 23-year-old was taken out in handcuffs.
‘He was a trendsetter’: Why Art McNally will be the 1st official in the...
Art McNally spent 58 years in the NFL, first as a referee and then as an officiating executive.
Put It Between the Fingers
It has been said for years that the easiest, most efficient method for holding an assistant referee flag is to let it hang...
NCAA Proposes Changes to Ice Hockey Video Replay Rules
The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed a significant overhaul to the video replay process at its meeting in Indianapolis.
The Big West Welcomes Violet Palmer as Women’s Basketball Coordinator of Officials
The Big West has hired Violet Palmer as the women’s basketball coordinator of officials, Commissioner Dan Butterly announced.
Ted Valentine returns to help grow and improve OVAC basketball officiating
Whether it’s on the basketball court or in a meeting room at the Highlands Sports Complex, Ted Valentine has the ability to command...
Minkemeyer Enshrined in The OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame
When he opened the letter from the OHSAA, Minkemeyer immediately spent some time reflecting and thinking about the other area officials.
GMA: Off-duty firefighter rescues referee who collapsed
The player, an off-duty firefighter, raced to save the ref on the basketball court and the incident was captured on camera.
Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino’s dad is longtime umpire
He even did high school championship games at Yankee Stadium,” he said. “I think he just really likes doing it...really enjoys the game.”
Bad sideline behavior is making shortage of soccer referees worse
"We want to make sure that our community understands that they're part of the solution on building back the referee pool."
Myles Copeland helps save life of referee John Sculli during The Basketball League game
He checked Sculli's vitals, but didn't feel a pulse or see him breathing, so Copeland began administering CPR until paramedics arrived.
N.J. youth baseball umpire violently attacked by coach, needed surgery for broken jaw
The attack occurred during a 13-and-under U.S. Amateur League tournament game and involved the beating of a 72-year-old umpire, the league said.
Referee Dies From Internal Bleeding After Being Attacked By Players And Fans For Showing...
The Salvadoran Football Federation has quickly issued a statement condemning the act of violence against Amaya.
Dare to dream: Female Japanese referee Yamashita Yoshimi bound for men’s FIFA World Cup
One of three female referees headed to Qatar - the first time in football World Cup history - Yamashita never saw it coming.
Prep for Bang-Bang Plays
Crashes should not catch basketball officials by surprise. That’s a mantra from Jon Levinson, NCAA women’s basketball secretary-rules editor, and assigner for the...
NHL Referees and Linesmen for 2022 Stanley Cup Finals
The NHL Referees and Linesmen are set for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning.
