Umpires saddened by spring sports’ cancellation
(4/14) Most baseball and softball umpires choose their jobs to stay close to the sport they love. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and...
Referee Alan Kelly is staying positive despite soccer shutdown in America
(4/14) Making the most of this downtime, MLS referee Alan Kelly is kept busy with online education training as well as recovering from...
Covid-19 Frontline Dr. Giuliana Nicolosi, Immunology Expert & Water Polo Ref
(4/14) Less than three months ago Giuliana Nicolosi whistled the women’s semi- final at the European Water Polo Championships. Today her focus is solely...
NMOA: BE READY
(4/13) The message is quite simple: BE READY! When the kids are back out there playing the games that they love they will...
Local umpire waits for teams to play ball
(4/13) One of the things Ballston Spa native Jesse Bush says he loves about being a minor league baseball umpire is the travel.
For the love of the game: 60 years of officiating
(4/13) There are athletes and coaches, but there are so many other people who play an important role in sports. Meet Ken Palmer....
Umpires are affected financially and socially due to shutdown
(4/11) Like all of those calling balls and strikes across the state and country, the four have been affected financially with the stoppage...
Umpiring for the love of the game
(4/10) The Oregon School Activities Association officially canceled all spring sports last week. Tom Nelson was excited and ready for his 50th season...
Caf using break to settle referee payments backlog
(4/10) The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says it is using the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic to complete outstanding...
Soccer games in empty stadiums would unite the world’s fans on the couch
(4/10) One of the best things about soccer’s global nature is the feeling of sharing something with people worldwide, whether the game is...
They want to yell play ball: Local umpires weigh in on COVID-19 shutdown
(4/10) These days? Those in blue would gladly take all manner of abuse from coaches, players and heckling fans alike if it meant...
UMPS CARE’s Paul Emmel gives back in this time of need
(4/9) Emmel, who’s been calling balls and strikes in The Show since July 1999, wasn’t slated to come back to the MLB grind...
Track officials ponder alternative season
(4/9) Spring sports usually begin in late March, and there’s still a possibility it could begin on May 4. So far, baseball, softball,...
COVID-19 Response: Referee Matt Roesner
Ever since I became a PA-C, I have had a desire to serve our nation. I have met with military recruiters, national guard...
WATCH: rugby referee Werner Nagel creates own 50km ‘Om die Tuin’ run
(4/9) Blue Bulls rugby referee Werner Nagel loves to run, but with all his favourite road races and trail runs cancelled due to...
Let’s Gain New Appreciation for Officials During Down Time
(4/8) While we anxiously await the re-opening of schools and a return of high school sports and performing arts, this down time can...
Super League referee Chris Kendall joins NHS volunteer army while furloughed
(4/8) Super League ref Chris Kendall has gone from handing out penalties at Old Trafford to delivering food parcels to the vulnerable in...
Longtime umpire Kelly misses interaction
(4/8) The COVID-19 pandemic has indefinitely suspended Kentucky High School Athletic Association spring sports in 2020, and in the process has left Kelly,...
Umpires take a hit in the wallets from COVID-19
(4/8) The only thing left is youth leagues, which are on hold due to Center for Disease Control recommendations adhered to by communities...
All dressed up, but no where to umpire
(4/8) Local umpire was set for 47th year before spring sports season was canceled.
Sports shutdown due to COVID-19 impacts game officials
(4/8) Not to be lost in the shuffle are those who also exist within the symbiotic circle of the game: the officials.
Sports officials look forward to day athletics return
(4/8) There are a lot of people looking for sports to return as soon as possible -- not only the fans and athletes.
‘It’s almost like you’re drowning,’ COVID-19 survivor says
(4/8) Haehnle was a referee at the MHSAA Boys Basketball District Tournament game at Concord High School on March 11, an exposure site...
Derer remembered for his passion as a basketball official, being a true gentle giant
(4/7) Derer didn't love the game because he could make a jump shot. It became his passion because he loved being a referee.