Blanca Burns bursts open NBA doors as first Mexican-born female NBA official
She also wants to officiate at the Olympic Games, fulfilling a lifelong dream of representing Mexico at the international level.
NCAA names game officials for 2022 Women’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Penny Davis, the national coordinator of officiating.
NCAA names game officials for 2022 Men’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by J.D. Collins, the national coordinator of officiating.
The 18 Best Calls in Officiating History (March 2007)
While 24-hour sports television networks replay perceived missed calls ad nauseum, no one had ever attempted to compile a list of officials’ best...
NFL: Approved 2022 Playing Rules and Resolutions
NFL clubs adopted the following rules change and resolution proposals at the NFL Annual Meetings.
Unexpected Calls Require Strong Voice, Signals
We are all taught early in our umpire training that some plays will occur that need to be sold harder than others. The...
Minor League Baseball to move second base closer to home plate in 2022 as...
MLB wants to use bigger bases, but now we know moving second base slightly inward toward home plate is also on the table.
Nine Tips to Decrease Your Association’s Exposure to Liability
1. Follow Your Bylaws
Officials who are skilled in enforcing the rules of the game while officiating often don’t feel bound by any of...
Loose Ball, Tight Talk
Arequirement on the list of items that should be discussed during a crew’s pregame meeting is how everyone will handle information related to...
Tristan Thompson fined $20,000 for directing hostile language toward a game official
Tristan Thompson has been fined $20,000 by the NBA for directing profane language toward a game official.
Chalk Talk Podcast: The OSSAA Officiating Crisis
OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson and Director of Officials Grant Gower talk high school sports and the officiating crisis.
The Importance of Post-Game Recovery
You've been told time and again to have an on-point warm up routine before every game. Makes sense, right? You want to be...
Village manager/police chief also keeps order in the ring
For 20 years, he has been seen on television refereeing MMA matches. His work has taken him to a number of states as...
Referee Magazine – May 2022 Preview
Features
Drumm Beat. Chris Drumm wears many hats when it comes to softball. She excels at all of them.
Keep It Movin’. Solid...
2022 Major League Soccer Roster
Below are the 2022 MLS officials, along with their home country.
Referees
United States
Fotis Bazakos
Allen Chapman
Alex Chilowicz
Marcos DeOliveira II
Joe Dickerson
Ismail Elfath
Tim Ford
Guido Gonzales Jr.
Jair Marrufo
Rosendo...
Bobby Dibler to Receive Inspire Award
Bobby Dibler has been selected by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) as the 2022 recipient of the Inspire Award.
Tra Blake earns promotion to referee, replacing Tony Corrente
The NFL announced the replacement for referee Tony Corrente, who is retiring after 27 seasons. Tra Blake has earned the promotion.
UHSAA Board of Trustees votes to add Boys Volleyball as sanctioned sport
The Utah High School Activities Association will be adding a new sanctioned sport to its offerings in the 2023-24 school year.
Out of bounds language drives more high school officials away from the game
In the roars and groans from the crowd, officials said the worst of what they hear comes from adults.
Soccer referees deserve some praise
The referee is an easier target, perhaps, than confronting the truth. Coaches and players should take ownership of their own mistakes.
How 4 women are making history on the basketball court
They are now recognized as the first team of women in the country to call the shots in a high school boy's state...
Expect Little and You Won’t Be Disappointed
The spectrum of accommodation made for officials is vast. If you've been continually disappointed perhaps, unfortunately, your expectations were a bit high. What...
Premier League referee Mike Dean to retire at end of season
Mike Dean has been a Premier League official since 2000 and has gone on to referee 553 matches in total.
Veteran NFL Official Mark Baltz Talks Love of the Game
You never know how dreams will be born. In the case of Mark Baltz, it happened in his high school physical education class.
