Team chases down and attacks referee after penalty shootout loss at cup final in...
Shocking moment a referee was chased down and attacked by virtually an entire team’s players after they lost an amateur cup final on...
Type Casting
To be a top official you must understand coaches, their goals, their methods and their tactics. Coaches’ personalities range from timid to terrible,...
CHSAA: Director of Sports Officiating job posting
The Colorado High School Activities Association is accepting applicants for Director of Sports Officiating. Application deadline is March 23.
Referee gets crushed by rolling thunder KO at Brave FC, finishes match
Referee Scott Manhardt was on the wrong end of one of the wildest knockouts of March when he took one to the chin...
A Look Back at March Madness In A Bubble
J.D. Collins has heard plenty of colorful descriptions of his work during his time as an oncourt college basketball official and more recently...
Longtime referee to be honored as puck drops on Minnesota boys state hockey tournament
The tournament will honor longtime referee John Bartz for 50 years of service. Bartz officiated thousands of high school hockey games.
Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes away at age of 74
Grier worked NFL games for 23 years (1981-2004), beginning as a field judge before being promoted to referee in 1988.
Referee Magazine – April 2022 Preview
Features
All the Way Back. A series of setbacks never slowed down women’s basketball official Michol Murray.
Don’t Choke. How to make sure...
Useful Tips
Arrive early, park your car wisely (don’t allow yourself to be blocked in), be dressed in a clean and proper uniform, inspect the...
6 NBA officials proving refereeing is not a gendered job
Women officials now make up 8% of the 75-member NBA officiating staff as the league continues its focus on hiring.
From NHL Ice Girl to AHL referee, Samantha Hiller is more than official
Professional hockey referees are not often considered trailblazers. But that title has been earned by a group of women in this sport.
Sports Official Jeff Risk part of 2022 Class of National High School HOF
Jeff Risk is now retired from a remarkable officiating career in North Dakota that spanned more than 40 years of basketball, football and...
Board of Directors Selects Michael Krueger as Next CHSAA Commissioner
CHSAA Board of Directors voted to hire Michael Krueger as the next commissioner. He officially assumes the position July 1.
The Best Games Include These Three Elements
Safe, fair and fun.That phrase — that triangle, if you will — contains the ingredients to the best game you’ll ever have. And...
High School Softball Umpires Quiz 2022
Enter your name and email to access the 2022 Referee Magazine Softball Umpires Quiz. You will also receive an email with the downloadable...
It’s in the Bag
Is your softball bag or automobile trunk of gear packed for the season ahead? If so, are items easy to locate? It can...
Former American League Umpire Terry Cooney passes away
Retired Major League Umpire Terry Cooney has passed away. He umpired in the big leagues from 1974 to 1992.
New York Knicks’ Julius Randle fined $50,000 for shoving referee
Julius Randle was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Sunday for shoving Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson and referee Dedric Taylor.
NCAA: Appeals process proposed for football players called for targeting in second half
The NCAA Football Rules Committee approved measures intended to strengthen the accuracy of the targeting rule, among other changes.
Aspiring football referees go through training during camp at Edward Waters College
The co-directors for the program say they worked with the Edward Waters College to give the 112 attendees real life football experience.
Tampa Bay Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Ejected By Ref Wes McCauley
Cooper unloaded on the officials. Just before the linesman was about to drop the puck, referee Wes McCauley decided he’d heard enough.
You Got Next
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t a time when scrutiny of officials is greater than ever before, the need to get plays right is Job One. Most evaluators...
National Sportsmanship Day
National Sportsmanship Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of March every year. This day has been celebrated since 1991.
Spurs’ Dejounte Murray ejected & fined $20,000
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been fined $20,000 for throwing the game ball off the legs of a referee.
