USA Hockey Announces Creation of Special Task Force To Address Officiating Issues
A special task force to address the current state of officiating within USA Hockey has been appointed by USA Hockey President Mike Trimboli.
NHL Referee Misses First Period For COVID Test
Referee Brian Pochmara was nowhere to be found. ESPN reported that he was held out of action while awaiting the results of a...
Referees Recognized for Saving Colleague’s Life During Basketball Game
The Grants Pass School Board awarded the two men for their actions, which saved the life of another referee in the midst of...
That’s a foul, your honor: New program trains Israeli lawyers to be soccer referees
The purpose of this trailblazing cooperation is to bolster the soccer world with men and women who hold dear the ideal of justice...
Sports officials set to converge at Australian first summit
It’s official! The Sunshine Coast will host Australia’s first live summit for sport officials at University of the Sunshine Coast on February 26 and...
Have Patience Considering Continuous Motion
“Two shots,” or “Going up!” Terms that are not used often enough. What many hear more often is, “No, on the floor!”
Ask yourself...
NFL: Week 15 referee assignments
Shawn Smith will be the referee on Thursday Night Football. Bill Vinovich’s crew is off this week.
Nikola Jokic ejected after outburst against referee Tony Brothers
Nikola Jokic was ejected Monday night while contesting a no call moments prior.
Jeff Carr retiring from officiating Big Ten football games
Carr has one last college football game to officiate on December 30th when North Carolina will play South Carolina in the Duke's Mayo...
Be Prepared When You Travel to Assignments
Whether this is your first year or 10th year as an official, there is great anticipation while you await your schedule. You can’t...
First ever all-female referee squad makes City League history
Monday marked the first time in Toledo’s City League history that an all-female crew has called a game in the league.
Alaska’s Officials Brave Harsh Weather To Get the Job Done
They practice their craft closer to Siberia than to Seattle. Their dedication helps stoke the fire and keep alive beneficial activities that might...
What youth sports referees really think of unruly parents
Brian Barlow manages the Facebook account "Offside" which chronicles parents' angry outburst at amateur referees.
Free football officials school hopes to recruit new referees
The free program is posted to YouTube every Tuesday and people can learn no matter the time of day. The following Monday there...
Welcome to the Show
All officials have their first game at one time or another. We have heard stories of the officiating greats and how they got...
Abusive behavior, unruly parents causing referee shortages in youth hockey leagues
Youth hockey leagues are having to cancel games due to a referee shortage they say is caused by abuse from parents and coaches.
A League of Their Own
When Justine Siegal was 13, her coach told her girls were only supposed to play softball, not baseball. That disrespect led her to...
Tony Brown on working his way back: ‘My story will be how I make...
The NBA referee returned to work in the league’s replay center in New Jersey as he continues chemotherapy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Walking as an Offseason Workout
Yogi Berra said, “You observe a lot by watching.” Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare counters, “You gain a lot by walking.”
A good run, a workout...
Scott Mansch: It takes a special person to be a ref
High schools are facing a referee and official shortage. That means that in the future, "Friday Night Lights" might not be quite the...
Parents banned from games after Friday incident
Parents have been banned from attending athletic events in the school district after they were involved in an altercation during a basketball game.
Move from Camp to Classroom
Every serious official has been there: in a classroom, looking at a PowerPoint as a clinician goes over a rule or positioning principle. They’ve...
NFL: Week 14 Referee Assignments
Clete Blakeman will be in Minneapolis for Thursday Night Football. Jerome Boger, Shawn Hochuli, and Clay Martin are off this week.
Sports parents are horrible and referees are finally doing something about it — quitting
They’ve been sucker-punched, stalked and threatened. Mobs of adults shriek and bellow at them..
