Colleen Maguire appointed Executive Director of New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association
(4/14) Colleen Maguire has been elevated from COO to executive director of the NJSIAA. While her leadership responsibilities remain constant, she becomes the...
What Have We Learned During the Pandemic in High School Sports
(4/14) We are excited about a potential full return to competition this fall for high school athletics and performing arts programs. With the...
Refs united: Germany’s Steinhaus marries Webb
(4/13) Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus, the first woman to referee in one of Europe's top leagues, has married 2010 World Cup final referee Howard...
Little League® International Teams Up with Gerry Davis Sports
(4/13) Gerry Davis Sports, owned by MLB Crew Chief Gerry Davis, has been named the Official Umpire Uniform Provider of the Little League®...
Some Tennessee umpires are taking this spring off, adding to national shortage
(4/13) Despite good news regarding vaccines, some of his colleagues haven’t come back to work this year due to health and safety concerns....
Going Out in Style?
More than half of the time while working the bases in fast pitch, you’ll be setting up in position A down the right-field...
Suyash Mehta: ‘It takes a while to get used to being an NBA referee’
(4/13) As medical student he pursued refereeing part-time, but when the opportunity to do it full-time came, he grabbed it with both hands.
Everett, WA mourns the loss of athletic director/official
(4/13) Polk spent the last 17 years managing a wide variety of responsibilities as Everett Public Schools’ director of activities and athletics. He...
De’Aaron Fox of Sacramento Kings fined $20,000 for criticizing officiating
(4/13) Sacramento guard De'Aaron Fox was fined $20,000 on Monday for criticizing the officiating following the Kings' 128-112 loss to the Utah Jazz...
Correct Call Officials Camp aims to build consistency in Montana referees
(4/13) Montana Correct Call Camp keeps even Master referees learning and improving - and helping to improve other officials - with the goal...
What is the Best Way to Test Sports Officials?
If you’re a typical Referee reader, you’re college educated and have spent 15 or 20 years in school. That means you’ve probably taken...
Soccer referee shortage impacting local leagues
(4/12) While many industries have taken a hit over the past year, one has been on the decline long before the pandemic. Soccer...
MMA: Fighters start without referee, knockout occurs
(4/12) Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the MMA gods figure out how to surprise you in a major way. That...
81-year-old longtime umpire honored at SPR Park
(4/12) From rec youth league to semi-pro, Jimmy Cofer has done it all. On Monday night, he was honored at the biggest park...
Umpire Joe West is awarded $500,000 in defamation lawsuit
(4/12) Joe West, MLB's senior umpire, was awarded $500,000 in his defamation lawsuit against former player Paul Lo Duca.
A Guide to Defending Your Officials
Every season association officers get letters, letters and more letters that may lead you to defending your officials.
“How could we have 10 fouls...
Minnesota Games Postponed After Police Shooting
(4/11) The Minnesota Wild, Twins and Timberwolves all postponed their games the day after a member of the police shot and killed Duante...
Suyash Mehta: NBA referee discusses Indian origins, journey to the league and experiences in...
(4/10) "I'll always remember it like yesterday," Mehta shared in his media availability with the Indian press on Thursday, April 8. "It's ...
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator
(4/10) Most golfers might "play it as it lies," but when it lies on a dangerous animal, do the rules give players a...
“It feels great.” Players, coaches, and umpires get ready for a unique high school...
(4/10) “I thought it was going to be a little different with all the COVID stuff going on, but it still feels like...
6 Types of Interference
1. Playing Through the Back
A defender cannot come over a receiver’s back to try to play a pass. Be careful not to penalize...
Why Michigan high school sports won’t be following Governor’s two-week pause suggestion
(4/9) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is suggesting all Michigan youth sports take a two-week break to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The MHSAA's response?...
Bert Smith’s fall in the NCAA Tournament didn’t kill him. It saved his life.
(4/9) Referee Bert Smith hasn’t seen the moment that made him famous, he doesn't want to. If you saw it, you understand.
7 Steps To Better Conversations
Dealing with adversarial relationships can be tough. These seven tips to better conversations will make your difficult job a bit easier.
1. Pause before responding
Let the other person...
