History Made: first all-female referee crew officiates NC state championship game
(5/15) For the first time in North Carolina high school sports history, an all-female referee crew officiated a state championship game and it...
Rules Take Many Arguments Out of the Game
There’s a nationwide shortage of officials. It’s gotten harder in all sports to get and keep officials, and softball is no exception. Criticism...
How to Become a U.S. Soccer Referee in Northern California
(5/14) There are a multitude of reasons to become a referee, some of which we laid out last fall. If I had to...
San Mateo County umpire Beth Chlopek working through ALS diagnosis
(5/14) The reason Chlopek, 67, uses the digital tablet is because she has lost her ability to speak over the past four years....
Father, mother, and son umpire together District 3-A softball title game
(5/13) Meet Sandy, Richard and Justan Spurling. A family that lives for moments together at the ballpark. "In our house in the afternoons,...
Home Bruns
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tiger Woods and Randy Bruns have more in common than you might expect. All three have been to the pinnacle of...
What if you could reinvent yourself as a referee after COVID-19 layoff?
(5/13) No matter what you choose, let go of being perfect. You are learning and practicing new skills. Think in small steps. Start...
Former FIFA referee starts foundation to give back to kids in Sierra Leone
(5/13) Bundu Hayes has refereed World Cup qualifiers in Africa, and youth soccer games in Houston, and uses soccer as a way to...
2021-22 High School Ice Hockey Rules Changes Highlighted by Increased Safety for Displaced Skate...
(5/13) “The committee deserves a lot of credit for its work during its annual meeting, but even more so for the good work...
Pac-12 hires MGM Resorts’ Kliavkoff as commissioner
(5/13) The Pac-12 hired sports entertainment executive George Kliavkoff to be the conference’s next commissioner on Thursday, replacing Larry Scott with a person...
NFHS: Shot Clock Allowed by State Adoption for High School Basketball in 2022-23
(5/12) Beginning with the 2022-23 season, a 35-second shot clock will be permitted in high school basketball games by state association adoption. A...
Novak Djokovic screams at Italian Open umpire, later apologizes for being ‘not nice’
(5/12) As rain fell on the clay court and opponent Taylor Fritz kept kept up pressure with the match on the line, Novak...
How to Shine Behind the Plate
L et's take a look at some of the best tips and techniques involving plate work that that can help you preform, and...
Webinars become a vital tool in the learning process for FIBA referees
(5/12) There were 15 webinars held from January to April this year, with 10 dedicated for FIBA Elite Program referees, five open sessions...
Spain’s Mateu Lahoz to referee Champions League final
(5/12) Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz will take charge of the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, UEFA has announced.
Referee shortage challenges high school basketball season
(5/12) Early estimates show rosters of game referees are down by as much as 50%, with several factors playing a role in the...
Sports Organizations Working Together as One Team for Benefit of All Participants
(5/12) Periodically, The NFHS Voice will be presented in the form of video. This week, NFHS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff salutes all sports...
Locked Out
Late on the evening of Sept. 24, 2012, three men enjoy a nightcap at a New York City hotel. On the TV, the...
Dad charged with assaulting referee who officiated son’s losing wrestling match
(5/11) A father is charged with assault after police said he tried to choke a Spooky Nook Sports referee he blamed for his...
Umpire shortage forcing central Indiana schools to cancel baseball games
(5/11) It is a nationwide issue that is especially impacting teams in central Indiana. The Indiana High School Athletic Association says statewide they...
Striking Out: Shortage of umpires and players hits teams
(5/11) Batter up! Little league teams across Siouxland are having a tough time filling umpire positions. It's been a problem for years but...
Spirit and Intent Influence Interpretation
When considering the rules, spirit and intent influence interpretation. It would be easier if every rule was black and white. No wiggle room....
New Hampshire youth soccer leagues see referee shortage
(5/10) “This has been easily the toughest year over the last 10 or so years that I’ve been doing this,” certified referee assigner...
NFL Ref Matt Sumstine Calls Out For New Officials
(5/10) Matt Sumstine, who works for the NFL as a replay official, is offering a program that gives opportunities for anyone (female or...
