Can we take a break from referee bashing?
There seems to be a lack of respect creeping into our league towards officials. Respect is a two way street.
New Mexico United to hold soccer referee recruiting event
The state referee committee approached New Mexico United about the referee shortage saying they’re down about 500 referees.
Women’s College World Series adds two days
The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved expanding the Women's College World Series to a nine-day event, beginning in 2022.
High School Football: Trailblazing referee Sonya Essis
Sonya Essis is no ordinary rookie. Last week, Essis became the first female referee to work a varsity game inside the Mid-Penn Conference.
FedEx Referee Profile: Tyler Miller
Referee Tyler Miller is one of the most promising talents coming through the refereeing ranks, rewarded with selection at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
A staple of Las Vegas’ soccer community hangs up his whistle after 40 years
John Kennedy, a legend in the Las Vegas soccer scene for more than 40 years, is ending his days as a referee.
Postgames play a key role in officials’ growth
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s more states and officials associations transition to three-person mechanics, lead officials need to become more active and recognize when to rotate ball...
Sell the Tough Call
What do a ninth-inning call at home plate, a crucial roughing penalty late in the fourth quarter or a block/charge call all have...
Be a Rock, Not a Robot
When people say, “There’s no need to get emotional,” that’s probably more true for officials than for the average person. Put a regular...
Former NFL referee responds to Lane Kiffin’s comments on targeting calls
“It is not the officials’ job to coach players proper technique,” McAulay said Tuesday morning. “The rules for targeting have been in place...
11 Hacks for Onfield Umpires
With a new baseball season rolling along, here are a few tips and hacks involving plate work that can help you out as...
What to Do When Fans Cross the Line
What’s the protocol when a fan throws something on the court or field? How do you react on a personal level, and what...
No VAR in CONCACAF 2022 World Cup qualifying
The final round of World Cup qualifying matches in the CONCACAF region will not feature video review.
MLB Crew Chiefs to Wear PA Microphones, Starting in 2022
According to a source, Major League Baseball will mike its crew chiefs starting in 2022.
Rugby player banned for life after attacking referee
A National Conference League disciplinary has handed down its maximum punishment, a life ban, which the player can appeal and ask for a...
AAA player starts brawl during home-run trot with helmet toss
A Triple-A game turned into fight night at the ballpark after one of the most unusual benches-clearing brawls in some time broke out.
Referee Shortage Still a Growing Problem in High School Sports
The referee shortage has been growing over the last several years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to it.
Subject to Interpretation
Anyone who has ever attended a local association meeting knows rules debates can be intense.
“Discussions” over minutiae in the rulebook or casebook are...
Another brutally tough challenge for longtime prep football referee
In a figurative sense, Jeffers had been struck by lightning three times. Prostate cancer, a quadruple-bypass procedure and a broken neck.
“It’s the worst it’s been:” Referee shortage leading to more Saturday, Thursday high school...
"It is the worst it's been. It was bad before the pandemic but now the pandemic is here too."
Unsporting Behavior In the Eye of the Beholder
It’s often said great basketball officiating requires striking the proper balance between art and science.
That’s due, in part, to the fact that the...
NFHS: Poor Sportsmanship, Pandemic Contributing to Shortage of Officials
(9/1) “I think the sportsmanship issue is something that continues to keep individuals from officiating, or we lose them because of poor sportsmanship.”
Younger referees detail potential solution to WIAA ref shortage
(9/1) The WIAA continues to face referee shortages this fall, even in the bigger sports.
Ability, Not Disability
will Fried, a basketball official in the Wichita, Kan., area, recently earned a degree in conflict analysis and resolution, which on the surface...