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Veteran Portland Area Umpire & Referee Says Finding New Talent Is Tough

(6/25) Mark Anderegg is currently handling many of the phone calls coming into the Portland Baseball Umpires Association.

Brenda Bradley Gelston, driving force behind Baltimore Board of Officials for Women’s Sports, dies

(6/25) Mrs. Gelston is credited on the organization’s website with turning the officiating board into the well-established organization it is today.

FIFA referee Karen Abt to officiate girls soccer 5A championship game

(6/25) Karen Abt has ascended a great deal since she last officiated a high school soccer game in 2009.

Why Are You Talking?

When it comes to the necessities needed in becoming a successful sports official, the art of conversation might not seem to be high...

NBRA Signs Women’s Sports Foundation Letter Addressing NCAA Gender Inequalities

(6/24) NBRA: Providing equal experiences and opportunities for all athletes at every level is an essential part of our organization.

MLB, FTX cryptocurrency exchange partner

(6/24) FTX.US will become MLB’s first-ever umpire uniform patch partner.

Back From The Blindside

Veteran football official Robert Watts was recently elected president of the Austin (Texas) Football Officials Association (AFOA). It is all part of moving on...

Pair of veteran umpires call final little league game

(6/23) Two friends have felt right at home behind the plate for the past 30 years calling little league games.

What’s it like to umpire the CWS?

(6/23) The 2020 college baseball season that wasn't provided Jeff Henrichs the sign he needed to keep going with his umpiring career.

Tom Gallatin honored for 50-plus years officiating basketball

(6/23) When Tom Gallatin first began officiating high school basketball more than a half century ago, girls prep basketball wasn’t even a thing...

Solving the Two-Call Conundrum

Does anybody remember the old days when basketball was a non-contact sport and most fouls were easily identified and called? I can hear...

Olympics 2021: Up to 10K fans will be allowed at both indoor and outdoor...

(6/22) The Tokyo Olympics are almost exactly one month away, and now a final piece of how the Games will be held has...

78 YEARS YOUNG: Referee’s career has covered 60 years and more than 13,000 games

(6/22) In a basketball officiating career that has covered more than 60 years, Granbury's Larry Pollard only has one regret – he didn't...

NFHS to Host In-Person Summer Meeting in Orlando; Virtual Coverage Provided for Select Events

(6/22) After utilizing a virtual format last year, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will host guests in Orlando, Florida.

Close Plays at the Net Present Challenges

During the course of a volleyball match, referees make many decisions. These decisions fall into two categories: 1) violations of a rule, or...

Soccer referee says parents, coaches can get out of control

(6/21) Smith said soccer officials have seen a “significant increase in the amount of verbal abuse” from parents and coaches.

NBA Announces Officials for 2021 Conference Finals

(6/20) The NBA has announced the officials selected to work the 2021 Conference Finals.

Group of nurses helps Shrine Bowl referee who collapsed during game

(6/20) Three nurses attending the Shrine Bowl sprang into action Saturday when a referee collapsed on the field.

Optimal Crew Positioning on Free Kicks

F ree kicks from just outside the penalty area can determine the outcome of a game. They can be so critical that teams have...

NMAA accepting applications for new commissioner of officials

(6/19) The New Mexico Activities Association is in search of a new commissioner of officials.

MLB umpires prepare to begin checking pitchers for foreign substances Monday

(6/19) Beginning Monday, major league umpires will check pitchers for foreign substances after they've pitched.

Amy Bonner will be refereeing Olympic basketball in Tokyo—here’s her story

(6/17) Last year, she became the first female ref to officiate a Big 12 men’s game. This month, she’ll be on the court...
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Coach Communication Done Well

Communication between officials and coaches is extremely important and is an essential element of a properly officiated game. Most coaches identify good communication...

2021 Little League® Baseball and Softball World Series Umpires Announced

(6/17) The official umpires for the 2021 Little League® Baseball and Softball World Series Tournaments have been announced.

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