The Advantages of Static Stretching
Many individuals involved in sports are familiar with what is known as static stretching. Static stretching is assuming a stationary position and holding...
Steve Schumm: 50 years on the field
(7/25) A local umpire has been a mainstay at local sports stadiums over the last 50 years.
How to Be Consistently Right
Should being consistent be a goal for all officials? The answer is no. Being consistently right is what our goal should be. We always hear from coaches...
Former NFL referee reflects on THE moments
(7/23) Since retiring as an Orange Coast College professor and soccer coach in 2011, Hayes’ Golden Years have produced enough memorable moments to...
NMAA Hires New Commissioner of Officials
(7/23) The New Mexico Activities Association is pleased to announce Zac Stevenson as the new Commissioner of Officials.
Tokyo Will Mark Olympic Debut of Swimming Video Review System
(7/23) Let’s be honest– the underwater clips of the Olympic Games have always given us our preferred angle to see how our favorite...
Hold(er) Everything
When thinking of players associated with the kicking game, the usual focus is on those who kick the ball and team R players...
NFL will partner with Hawk-Eye to enhance instant replay capabilities and shorten delays
(7/22) In the NFL's continued efforts to enhance and streamline its instant replay process, CBS Sports has learned the league will partner with...
Veteran NBA Referee Tony Brown Fights Pancreatic Cancer, Raising Awareness and Funds with Support...
(7/22) The NBA Finals may be over, but veteran NBA referee Tony Brown’s battle with pancreatic cancer continues.
Amy Perrett on refereeing in the Olympics
(7/22) The plan for referee Amy Perrett was to prioritize the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and not spread herself too thin trying to...
NFHS Staff Changes Announced
(7/22) New Mexico’s Dana Pappas to Join NFHS Staff; Theresia Wynns to Retire After 50-year Career in Education.
Have an Appreciation for Other Officials’ Hard Work.
A cartoon that appeared in another publication depicted a young boy on the department-store Santa’s lap. The youngster says to Kris Kringle, “I...
Dr. Robert Baldwin Named New Executive Director of MIAA
(7/21) Dr. Robert Baldwin was named the next executive director of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.
ArbiterSports and GoFan Announce Strategic Partnership to Create Unrivaled Athletic Platform for High Schools
(7/21) ArbiterSports and GoFan announced today that they have entered into definitive agreements for a long-term partnership.
NFHS: NCHSAA Best Fit to Run High School Sports in North Carolina
(7/21) The NCHSAA has established programs to ensure that the privilege of competing in high school sports is available to everyone in their...
Team Control Is A Moving Target
When the basketball is loose, and opponents are fighting to gain control, officials are taxed to determine team control. The difficulty often comes from the unexpected —...
Lack of high school football referees causing Friday games to be moved
(7/20) The need for officials has gotten to the point where the Southwest Missouri Football Officials' Association and Joplin Football Officials Association have...
Second Referees Need Training Too
Very early in my officiating career, I received a call to officiate a local collegiate match. My partner was someone I had not worked with previously. While...
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas given two-game suspension, fine for arguing with umpires
(7/19) New York Mets manager Luis Rojas was suspended Monday for two games and fined for excessive arguing with umpires.
Final Four Referee Michael Stephens to serve as MAAC’s Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials
(7/19) The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced on Monday that it has joined the Officiating Alliance and named Michael Stephens as the league's...
NFL’s first female referee will serve as GRCA keynote speaker
(7/19) The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announced the keynote speaker at GRCA’s 108th Annual Dinner.
Alaska Baseball League’s first female umpire wants to show girls they can be part...
(7/19) The Alaska Baseball League’s first-ever female umpire wrapped up her tenure with the collegiate summer league this week.
Islander finds her spot on the diamond
(7/19) Ila Valcarcel said she played ball as a kid, but it wasn’t until she came to Pine Island that she even thought...
Hijab-wearing basketball referee out to blaze trail at Tokyo Olympics
(7/18) For Sarah Gamal, the significance of being the first hijab-wearing basketball referee to take part in the Olympic Games goes well beyond...
