Revised Intentional Grounding, Chop Block Rules Headline 2022 High School Football Rules Changes
These changes are among the seven recommendations brought forth by the NFHS Football Rules Committee.
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue surprises Art McNally with Hall of Fame induction news
WATCH: Paul Tagliabue made a stop at the home of Art McNally to surprise him with the news of his Pro Football Hall...
Indiana: Once a year or so, a dad and his two sons ref a...
Once or twice a season, officiating is a family affair. Last week a father and two sons convened on the court to work...
NCAA Mentor – Mentee Networking Event
A panel of officials across many different sports are convening to talk about officiating and the need for officials in all sports right...
Crisis-level official shortage means Friday night football in jeopardy
According to the Mid Penn Conference, there will not be enough officiating crews in the fall of 2022 to cover all the games...
Manager given eight-match ban for reference to gender during exchange with an assistant referee
Barrow manager Mark Cooper has been given an eight-match touchline ban for a breach of FA Rule E3.
Jim Host to Receive NASO Medallion Award
Jim Host has been chosen as the 2022 NASO Mel Narol Medallion Award recipient to be presented Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Denver.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: SEC Assistant Coordinator – Football Replay
The SEC has created a new position and is now accepting applicants for Assistant Coordinator - Football Replay.
Suns All-Star Chris Paul ejected after bumping ref in win over Rockets
Chris Paul was ejected from Wednesday's game against Houston at Footprint Center after receiving back-to-back technical fouls in the third quarter.
With Loss of 50,000 Officials, NFHS Organizes Consortium to Find Solutions
While unsportsmanlike behavior continues to be a major issue, it’s not one unique to high school sports.
NFL may eventually shift replay review to Los Angeles
The league’s current configuration in New York makes the logjam of 1:00 p.m. ET games difficult, at times.
5 Observations From a First Year Official
I started coaching in 1991 and have been around this great game of hockey since I was 4 years old. Now, I am...
Youth hockey groups crackdown on abuse of referees
The South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association suspended Keaton Sturtz for the verbal abuse of a teenage official.
Joan Powell To Receive Gold Whistle Award
Joan Powell will receive the 2022 Gold Whistle Award, presented by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).
Triple Check for Accuracy
Taking a little extra time to properly make the triple check of rosters, the scoresheet and lineups prior to the start of a match and...
Relaxed Hair Adornment, Uniform Rules Among Changes for High School Volleyball in 2022-23
Seven rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting January 16-18.
Referee Abbie Hendry following in her mother’s footsteps
Referee Abbie Hendry is hoping to inspire a new generation of female officials to join her on the journey to the top of...
Ron Torbert to referee Super Bowl 56 in ‘highlight’ of 33-year officiating career
Torbert, 58, began his NFL officiating career in 2010 after working at the high school and college level for more than two decades.
MHSAA Be the Referee: Basketball Timeout
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports.
Kentucky bill would make intimidating sports officials a crime
If the legislation becomes law, offenders could face up to a year in jail for threatening to injure a sports official or damage...
Basketball coach suspended by UIL
The UIL has suspended the boys varsity basketball coach at Roosevelt. Jim Miller, is now on a five-game suspension and under two years...
NFL ANNOUNCES SUPER BOWL LVI OFFICIATING CREW
The officiating crew for Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022 has been announced by the NFL.
Rukstad Named MSHSAA Executive Director
Dr. Jennifer Rukstad has been named the Association’s seventh executive director, to begin in late June.
NFHS-NFL Football Initiatives, Multiple Sport Participants in Super Bowl
The NFHS and NFL announced another step in their partnership aimed at promoting the growth, understanding and support for high school football.
