VAR technology to make debut in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
FIFA announced this week that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will make its debut in the U-17 Women's World Cup in India.
Our Guide to High School Replay
Since its regular season introduction to pro football officiating in 1986, replay has found its way into nearly all of the major professional sports. Even the so-called...
Referee Magazine – October 2022 Preview
Features
Sky Walker. Jabir Walker’s life has taken off, as a skilled teacher, a proud father and husband, a successful NFL official and...
Coordination, Communication Key to Measurements
One of the oldest sports clichés is that football is “a game of inches.” When a measurement is involved, it might be a...
WATCH: Being a Referee Part 1 – Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship
See the game through the officials' eyes. From scouting to analyzing videos to re-reading the rulebook, officiating is a team effort!
7 Ways to Avoid Attacks
Unfortunately, in today’s culture, many officials have been followed out to their car by unfriendly people after a game. Others have been threatened during or after...
Like father, like son: a new father-son tandem will officiate an NFL game
This weekend, the newest father-son tandem in stripes will officiate a preseason game together — only the fifth time in NFL history.
Mississippi’s first all-women referee crew
A football officiating crew of all women took the field for Cleveland Central vs. Murrah.
Be Careful Using Other Sports to Explain Softball Rules
No-calls are common to officiating in all sports. Sometimes it’s advantageous to use examples from other sports to explain softball rules and plays....
Spell Out Your Discipline Procedures
The word “discipline” has several definitions, including the positive description of exhibiting a orderly conduct and behavior in accordance with expected standards. Additionally,...
Touchline Tackle
There is a lot happening in this play requiring the referee and near assistant referee to work together. The location on the field...
NFHS Video Voice – August 24, 2022
This week, NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff urges support for high school coaches and officials as a new year begins.
Final Whistle: Who will referee the Rugby World Cup Final?
Here’s a behind the scenes look at some of the best in the game and how the final decision is made for the...
Howard Webb to become head of Premier League referees when MLS contract ends
Howard Webb is to become the new chief refereeing officer of the Premier League when Mike Riley steps down.
MLB to host free, one-day umpire camp in Brooklyn on Saturday, August 27th
From the MLB Umpiring Department will be Fieldin Culbreth, Mike Everitt, Cris Jones, Ed Rapuano, Charlie Reliford and Rich Rieker.
Referees and Linespersons for 2022 Women’s Hockey World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation officials are set for the 2022 Women’s World Championship being held in Denmark for the first time.
St. Louis Sports Commission wants fans and coaches to stop bullying referees
A shortage of referees was primarily led by trends of abuse. Now, the St. Louis Sports Commission is urging fans and coaches to...
How tragedy in the ring shaped Africa Boxing referee Pumeza Zinakile’s career
Her instinct to looks after of people in her care is part of her day job too, as she's a nurse in a...
Catcher You Later
By Jon Bible
A long-standing topic of debate in baseball circles is how we should relate to catchers. There are several schools of thought.
I’ve...
IHSAA Sees Surge In Officiating, But Sets Higher Goals
The Iowa High School Athletic Association's Lewie Curtis wants to restore the pool of high school officials across all sports.
Illinois Stateline teams struggle to schedule with football referee shortage
Former Big Ten football official Jeff Carr said Rockford faces unique challenges when it comes to attracting officials.
Keeping Your Warmup Routine Hot
Expert Strategies to Keep You Limber and Safe
Decreasing the risk of injury is always a solid reason to not skip a warm up....
Dictator or Facilitator: What Type of Official are You?
The late Bill Klem, perhaps the greatest umpire in the history of baseball, was once shown a photo that supposedly proved he blew...
When Associations Need to Weigh In
Historically, too many officials take the approach that they just have to worry about one thing: officiating. Too many associations believe their sole...
