Barry Mano, Founder of Referee Magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials, Dies...
RACINE, WI — Barry Mano, who founded Referee magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), giving sports officials worldwide a platform and a...
Ed Hochuli On Balance
It takes extraordinary strength to take charge of a Super Bowl – strength of will, of desire and of conviction. Ed Hochuli has...
Shorten Your Learning Curve
As a young or newer referee works to master the art of officiating, she or he soon finds out that, while the rules...
2026 All-Star Game Umpires
Alan Porter will serve as the Crew Chief and work behind the plate at Baseball’s 96th All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.
High School Softball Rules Changes
Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication.
High School Track and Field Rules Changes
Two revisions in field events rules focused on reducing risk of injury highlight changes in high school track and field.
Highest Ranked Crew
Cohesion and unity are essential if a military unit is to function at peak efficacy. Those qualities carry over onto the football field.
Scott...
A Lifetime Earning Respect: Jon Bible’s Officiating Journey
In a 40-year officiating stretch, Jon Bible hit some mighty high peaks — seven College World Series assignments as a baseball umpire and...
Don’t Leave Your Coin Toss to Chance
The coin toss is the first visible and formal chance to make everyone comfortable the game will be fairly administered.
Associations and other authorities...
NFHS Introduces Updated Version for NFHS Digital Rules App
The NFHS, in partnership with RefReps, is proud to announce the release of NFHS Digital 2.0.
Angelica Suffren, WNBA Referee and Ballroom Dancer
“It takes effort and energy and lots of planning. It almost makes it like a game to make the puzzle pieces fit together.”
Improve by Eliminating Anger
Perturbed. Agitated. Ticked off. Peeved. Whatever label you give it, we all know it. Whether the cause is a know-nothing loudmouth in the...
Kentucky City Mayor Inducted into HOF for Officiating Career
Mayor of Georgetown Burney Jenkins was inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame.
Nine Officiating Tips You Can Count On
Over the last five decades, this magazine has provided innumerable tips on how to improve as an official, maintain a work-life balance, maintain...
Ron Foxcroft: The Official Behind the Whistle
When people in officiating circles hear the name Ron Foxcroft, they think of the man who developed the Fox 40 whistle. Comparatively few...
50 Voices for 50 Years: A Halfway-Point Recap
We're officially at the midpoint of "50 Voices for 50 Years," the video series we launched to mark Referee Magazine's 50th anniversary, presented courtesy...
Davis Whitfield Selected Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS
Davis Whitfield has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the NFHS, effective August 1, 2026.
The Art and Science of Sanctioning Bad Behavior
Deciding when to issue a card during a match is a delicate balance of art and science. Some situations require immediate action, while...
Bill Alge and Mark Froelich Enter OHSAA Hall of Fame
Bill Alge and Mark Froelich earned statewide recognition after years officiating football and basketball games across Ohio.
Hone Your Edge in the Offseason
For many, the offseason is welcomed in the same way a teacher welcomes summer break — with open arms. You ’ve worked hard but now it’s time...
NFHS Citation to Former AHSAA Director of Officials Mark Jones
Veteran sports official and former AHSAA Director of Officials Mark Jones was honored Sunday at the 107th NFHS Summer Meeting.
MHSA Announces 3 New Inductees for Officials’ Hall of Fame
Vince Gundlach, Don MacIntyre and Tom Nansel will be inducted into the Montana Officials Association Hall of Fame.
107th NFHS Summer Meeting Set for June 26-29 in Salt Lake City
More than 800 attendees are expected, including state office staff, board members, national activities leaders and guests.
Skokie to the Super Bowl: Jerry Markbreit
Walking Away
Jerry Markbreit doesn't know what he's going to do next.
He does know that when the 1998 NFL football season ends, he'll walk...