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.
FIFA confident about semi-automated video-assistant referee for soccer World Cup
Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, added: "I'm confident it can go ahead."
When Do Comments Go From Noise to Unprofessional Conduct?
Comments from head coaches, their coaching staffs, team supporters and fans can vary and deserve a multitude of responses. But when the comments...
For Football Officials, A Fine Line Between Hustle and Over-Hustle
Moving energetically, sometimes referred to as hustle, not only creates a positive perception, but it can help officials get where they need to be to call the...
CWS Umpire crew chief Billy Van Raaphorst releases statement on Drew Gilbert’s ejection
“During the 5th inning, Gilbert yelled an expletive, followed by another expletive as he walked out of the box and was subsequently ejected.”
NBA Finals 2022: The rules, plays and processes referees are watching the closest
ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon caught up with Monty McCutchen, NBA senior vice president for referee development and training.
Step On the Field and Handle Your Business Like a Boss
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fellow brother in blue, who passed away much too soon, had a mantra he used both in life and on the field. That...
Tennessee fans throw trash on field after ejection
After Drew Gilbert is ejected for arguing with an umpire, Tennessee fans throw trash onto the field.
Not Enough Refs (October 2001)
NASO data reported in Referee as early as 2001 revealed what our current survey is making absolutely clear, there is, and has long...
Panel approves awarding a technical foul for flopping in men’s basketball
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing men's basketball officials to assess Class B technical fouls to players who fake being fouled.
In wake of referee attack, umpire says sportsmanship worsening
They charged the fence. They followed him out to the parking lot. They parked their car to block his path off the field.
NY Lawmakers angle to protect refs and umps from abuse
After fielding one report after another lawmakers have advanced a measure aimed at discouraging such confrontational behavior.
NBA Finals referees
A 16-person crew and 6 alternates have been selected for the 2022 NBA Finals.
High School Football Officials Quiz 2022
Enter your name and email to access the 2022 Referee Magazine Football Officials Quiz. You will also receive an email with the downloadable...
Job Posting: NCAA Men’s Basketball National Coordinator of Officials
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is in search of its next National Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating.
Referee Teams Up with the NFHS to Upgrade Officials Manuals
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eferee has produced new NFHS manuals with updated graphics and a stronger focus on mechanics, helping you make more accurate calls. Visual representations...
Referee Magazine – July 2022 Preview
Features
All Figured Out. Kathryn Nesbitt traded skates for a flag. Now she’s working some of soccer’s biggest matches.
Got It in Gear....
Premier League appoints four new officials ahead of 2022-23 season
Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced the promotion of four officials to the Premier League for the 2022-23 season.
Situational Awareness Suits Volleyball Officials
Have you ever looked back on a tough situation in a match, one that maybe you wish you had handled better, and said...
Spark the Fire to Create Lifelong Officials
We need more officials, plain and simple. The not-so-simple part is figuring out how to spark the fire in new recruits that will...
International issue: Alberta seeing umpire, referee drought
Soccer and baseball leagues across the province are seeing a drastic shortage of referees and umpires. Jillian Code finds out why.
High Time to Talk Timing
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mpires always stress the importance of good timing behind the plate (and on the bases, but that’s a topic for another day). But...
