Referee named for El Clasico 2021 between Real Madrid and Barcelona
(4/7) The Spanish Football Federation have appointed referee Mateu Lahoz as the man in charge of Saturday’s meeting between Real Madrid and Barcelona...
Former Washington State Association Boss Goes Back to His Roots by Officiating High School...
(4/7) As Mike Colbrese made the farewell rounds as the outgoing Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) executive director in 2019, one of his...
High School-Based Sports Competition Has Continued Successfully with Proper Mitigation Strategies
(4/7) It has been a year unlike any other in our nation’s high schools – particularly in the lives of the more than...
Referee Amy Bonner earns ultimate compliment in historic debut season in Big 12
(4/7) Amy Bonner took up refereeing as a student at the University of Missouri in the early 1990s, calling rec league games, and...
2021 National Hockey League Roster
Referees
2 Jon McIsaac,
Truro, Nova Scotia, 2013
3 Chris Schlenker
Medicine Hat, Alberta, 2016
4 Wes McCauley, Georgetown, Ontario, 2003
5 Chris Rooney,
Boston, 2000
6 Francis Charron
Ottawa,...
Referee Magazine – May 2021 Preview
Features
Home Bruns. Randy Bruns is right where he wants to be — finding success at the top.
Master of the Rules. Mastery...
Former San Diego Gulls player finds new route to NHL dream
(4/6) Former San Diego Gulls player, Jordan Samuels-Thomas retired from professional hockey earlier this year. Typically for those who decide to hang up...
Tips For Improving Sportsmanship
Turn on SportsCenter any morning and while you sip your coffee I’ll guarantee you something. Within the first 10 minutes, a big-time coach...
Referee Rebecca Welch makes history in English Football League debut
(4/6) Rebecca Welch made history on Monday as she became the first appointed female referee to take charge of an English Football League...
NCAA Considering Single Location for Part of Future Basketball Tournaments
(4/6) A day after crowning a national champion for the first time since 2019, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt told...
How Anyone Can Become a Certified U.S. Soccer Referee
(4/6) Spring is finally here and with that more and more teams across the country are starting their seasons of the beautiful game....
NFL 360: Sarah Thomas – Changing Stripes
(4/6) She's been defying the odds every step of her life. Watch this NFL 360 feature on NFL official Sarah Thomas' journey to...
3-time Super Bowl official Don Hakes passes away
(4/5) Don Hakes, a NFL official for 22 years and a three-time Super Bowl field judge and back judge passed away on April...
Former University of Hawaii guard, Maj Forsberg, selected to referee title game
(4/5) Former University of Hawaii guard Maj Forsberg drew the assignment as crew chief for the officiating crew in the title game between...
Prevent Mistakes on Obscure Rules
Over the past three decades, video review and replay have become staples in game administration. Officials’ judgment is often subject to review, and...
MLB Umpire & Trainer have medical scares over the weekend
(4/4) Following a scary situation in the ninth inning of the Brewers’ loss to the Twins on Saturday, Milwaukee assistant athletic trainer Dave...
Before the Lights: Dale Scott, Former MLB Umpire Worked
(4/3) Learn about the time and pre-game routine of a MLB Umpire, how the calls are made at first base, and how his...
Officials announcing replay outcomes drawing rave reviews
(4/2) Officials announcing the end result of replay reviews is likely to be used past this year’s women's NCAA Tournament. ESPN and the...
‘What’s the NFL guy doing on the college basketball game?’: Gene Steratore’s path to...
(4/2) Steratore, a Western Pennsylvania native, is in his third season (and his second NCAA tournament) working as a rules analyst for CBS,...
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee names game officials for 2021 women’s Final Four
(4/1) The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials, who will bring a combined experience of 63 Women’s...
Doug Sirmons picked to officiate his fourth straight Final Four
(4/1) Virginia Beach’s Doug Sirmons is one of 11 referees selected to officiate the Final Four men’s basketball games, the NCAA announced Wednesday....
Arizona high school basketball could be step closer to adopting shot clock
(4/1) The AIA stance on the shot clock has been that it is a moot point as long as the NFHS rules committee...
2021 COMPETITION COMMITTEE AND CLUB PLAYING RULES PROPOSALS
(4/1) During upcoming owners’ meetings, clubs will vote on the following proposed rules changes. All proposals must be approved by 75% (24) of...
Parents, stop yelling and just cheer
(4/1) In any sport there will be calls made by the referees that coaches, athletes and parents or spectators may not agree with....
