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.
Minnesota Bill Would Make Assaulting A Sports Official Subject To Criminal Penalties
A Minnesota House committee bill would make those who assault sports officials during youth athletic events subject to criminal penalties.
New USFL adds 3-point conversions, best-of-three overtime among its rule twists
Three-point conversions, alternative onside kick and a best-of-three-play OT shootout are among the different rules for the revitalized USFL.
Draymond Green tossed after referee Marat Kogut ‘had heard enough’
Draymond Green was ejected in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs following a dispute with referee Marat Kogut.
Lincoln Park High School (Michigan) hosts annual umpire camp
After two years on the sidelines because of COVID, the camp returned in February with more than 90 participants.
On Officiating…A View From the OHSAA Supervisor
The following is an interview with Denny Morris, OHSAA supervisor of officials, from a conversation last week prior to the state tournament.
Bundesliga game called off after assistant referee struck by beer cup
Soccer match called off after an AR was struck in the back of the head by a plastic beer cup thrown by someone...
Youth hockey coach charged with misdemeanor assault after dispute during game
Police have confirmed the footage posted online shows Conard arguing with the referee and he eventually chokes the ref.
From the JVA Office: Growth of Volleyball Events Escalates the Demand for Officials
Junior volleyball needs more officials in every part of the country. The demand for officials is at an all-time high.
Parents: Cheer for Your Student’s Teams – Not Against Officials or Opponents
More supportive parents would go a long way toward retaining more individuals to officiate contests.
NFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline.
Fan assaults a referee at a boy’s high school basketball game
An unruly fan is being charged, after a video shows him assaulting a referee, officiating a high school basketball game in Minnesota.
A Helping Hand With Flaming Fans
An official I know was having a tough night in one of the rural barns around here. The fans were braying, the coaches...
Webber’s Timeout: Michigan vs. UNC 1993 NCAA Championship
The 1993 NCAA men’s basketball championship game was one of the most famous college hoops game ever. Why? Because the new guard —...
SEC baseball announces change to evaluation of umpires ahead of conference play
The SEC will utilize TrackMan technology for conference games and the SEC Tournament to monitor and evaluate ball-strike performance.
15-year-old official recovering after getting assaulted during game
A 15-year-old linesman is recovering after being attacked by a player during a hockey game last week.
WIAA calls increasing trend of schools appealing to courts ‘troubling’
This week, the WIAA says decisions by its licensed officials are now under scrutiny.
Think A-Head
Athletes in many sports that involve contact, either against opponents, teammates or with the ground/floor, are susceptible to concussions, a brain injury that...
