Referee hospitalized in freak accident after Rutgers basketball game
(2/25) Official Angie Enlund was hurt at the end of the Rutgers-Michigan State women’s basketball game Wednesday and taken to a hospital. After...
Techniques to Speed Up Games
One of the great debates in sports these days is how long it takes to play the games. Television has been a great...
The NBA’s savvy moves and the ‘innovators’ who push the limits of the rulebook
(2/24) McCutchen is well aware of the schemes players pull. It was routine before games that players would approach him to pitch a...
How an analytical chemist became one of the world’s top officials
(2/24) Kathryn Nesbitt became the first woman to referee a championship match in professional men's sports in North America in December, when she...
Ann Schroeder, one of Nebraska’s first female basketball refs, retires after 35 years
(2/23) Ann Schroeder has seen a lot in her 35 years of officiating. Now it’s time to hang up the whistle. Schroeder, one...
How Paul Johnson uses his referee experience as head of Hamilton’s pandemic response
(2/23) Right before the City of Hamilton activated its emergency operations centre (EOC), Paul Johnson remembers travelling to Windsor and Burlington, judging basketball...
Referee assaulted during High School basketball game
(2/23) A disturbing incident in an Omaha high school gym involving a player and referee is caught on camera. A 44-year-old referee alleges...
Mentoring Programs Can Combat Shortages
Taking a page out of corporate America's playbook in a bold, aggressive step to mitigate the officials shortage in the state, Oregon has...
Former wrestling standout stays involved as a world-class referee
(2/22) Kenny Cook was a two-time state wrestling tournament qualifier for Mountain View when an injury on the mat left him temporarily paralyzed...
New Jersey Youth Soccer announces Referees of the Year
(2/22) New Jersey Youth Soccer continues its virtual celebration of the 33rd Annual NJYS Awards Presented by RWJBarnabas Health today, officially announcing Marisa...
Stick to the Plan When Covering Last-Second Shots
Although we might not think of it this way, basketball crews have set plays, just like the teams they officiate. If they don’t, they should. The teams...
Graham Potter feels disrespect for referees is ‘cultural problem’
(2/21) Brighton boss Graham Potter believes referees will only be treated with the respect they deserve if society undergoes a cultural change. Premier...
CIF commissioner addresses outdoor hoops, case rates, fans and length of football season
(2/20) Could high school basketball and volleyball actually start on outside courts this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, which currently restricts indoor...
Referees doing “yeoman’s work” calling high school games during pandemic
(2/20) Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, numbers for high school sports officials in Illinois were on the decline. Particularly in basketball. For...
Mike Dean: Referee involved in incident-packed game on return
(2/20) In a month that has included death threats and a club requesting he did not officiate their matches, Mike Dean will surely...
How To Get A Postseason Assignment and Make The Most Of It
How do you get a postseason assignment? What skills are important when doing those big games? How do you stay at the top...
Sarah Thomas On Being First Woman To Referee A Super Bowl
(2/19) As millions of people watched Super Bowl LV from their homes on Sunday, many couldn’t help but notice Sarah Thomas’ blonde ponytail...
Effective Relationships With Coaches
I was working a boys’ basketball game a few years back and the home team was getting shelled. They couldn’t shoot, pass, handle...
Officials association struggles with referee shortage
(2/18) Parents, players and coaches are all thankful that high school winter contact sports are back here in mid-Michigan. But if it weren’t...
Fall Sports in February, Participation Opportunities Continue
(2/17) Fall sports in February and March? As we all know, anything is possible in the year of COVID-19. The amazing resolve and...
Conflict of Interest?
Conflict of interest. Whether it actually exists between an official and coach or administrator or family member or whatever the case, when that...
Local basketball referee ready to retire after 50 year career
(2/17) Officiating basketball is not easy, and to still be doing it at the age of 76 is remarkable. Howard Christian is ready...
FA wants academy players to undertake basic referee course to aid empathy and understanding...
(2/17) The Football Association wants all young professional footballers coming through English clubs’ academies to undertake a basic referee course so they can...
NASCAR pace car driver, announcer swap roles to announce, referee at high school games
(2/17) By day, Kip Childress is a NASCAR official whose duties include driving the pace car for the cup series, and Mark Garrow...
