Lessons Beyond the Games
It’s Worth the Wait
“I’ve officiated football and volleyball since 1978 and worked the volleyball state finals in 1994, even though my self-evaluation had...
NFHS: Acts of Good Sportsmanship on Display in High School Sports
Perhaps the one aspect of high school sports that best distinguishes it from all other levels of play in our country is the...
Referee Magazine – November 2021 Preview
Features
Family Matters. Carl Cheffers’ dad helped fuel his passion for officiating. Now he’s passing it on to his son.
Back on Track....
For Basketball Officials, the Journey is the Destination
To achieve maximum personal success and productivity as a basketball official, one has to be highly motivated and have a positive attitude. Furthermore, to reach...
MLB: Wild Card, Division umpires announced
A complete listing of the rotations through the Division Series accompanies this press release.
NFL: Week 5 referee assignments
Ron Torbert and his crew will be on hand this Thursday night from Lumen Field in Seattle for the NFC West showdown between...
Soccer player arrested for kicking referee in head
A Brazilian soccer player was arrested after kicking a referee in the head during a second-division game, knocking him unconscious, authorities said.
NBA rule changes explained: No longer reward ‘abnormal’ moves from stars
Essentially, NBA referees will no longer reward offensive players who launch themselves into defenders.
Deconstruct the Conflict
No two ways about it, the nature of competitive sports is one of conflict. Conflict between two opponents sets the stage for points, goals, baskets or runs...
Record-breaking umpire Joe West to retire after postseason
Umpire Joe West has officially informed Major League Baseball he will retire after the postseason.
Football referee Nathan shares his story
Former Kidz Board member, Nathan Mattick, is the first wheelchair user to qualify as a football referee in the UK.
Massachusetts Youth Hockey Referees Are Quitting In Droves Due To Abuse
Massachusetts youth hockey lost 900 referees — down about half from the regular 1,700 to 1,800-person roster.
Formal Check or Not, Illegal Equipment Deserves Attention in NFHS Play
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FHS rule 4-3 requires an illegally equipped player to leave the field and not return until the next legal substitution opportunity. For the...
Referee Dave Jackson Joins ESPN NHL Broadcast Team
Hot on the heels of TNT hiring retired ref Don Koharski, ESPN announced that Jackson will be joining their broadcast team for the...
Satisfaction still spikes for veteran volleyball referee
Porter is in her 47th season of officiating high school volleyball. She’s a member of the Colorado Volleyball Officials Association (CVOA) Hall of...
The trials and tribulations of being a referee
One of the things you need to have to be a referee is a very thick skin. I think that goes without saying.
Football player attacks official on field after game
Video shows a group of referees and officials gathered on the field at the 40-yard line at the end of the game. A...
So You Say You Want Games?
Ispent years as an umpire assigner from Little League to major college and, of course, I worked for my fair share. All have...
NHL referee Jordan Samuels-Thomas is looking to break barriers
The NHL and the AHL announced their 2021-22 officiating roster last week and one notable name is African-American Jordan-Samuels Thomas.
NFL: London games will feature first-ever regular season alternate officials
DJ Ed Camp will be the alternate official for the Week 5 Jets-Falcons game and FJ Steve Zimmer will be the alternate for...
NBA Board of Governors approves instant replay changes
The changes to instant replay will be on a one-year trial basis for the 2021-22 season.
NFL: Week 4 referee assignments
Brad Allen is the referee for this week’s Thursday Night Football game as the Jaguars travel to Cincinnati. Clete Blakeman and his crew...
Referee Tim Peel on the Hot Mic Incident
The recently-retired official talked about the March 23 hot mic incident that brought about his early retirement from the National Hockey League.
NFHS: All States Back in Action to Celebrate National High School Activities Month
The week of October 18-24 is National Coaches, Advisors, Officials and Sponsors Week.
