Dr. Karissa Niehoff needed no prompting to address the elephant in the room. “We’re definitely supportive of the great work that our officials are doing,...

No matter what sport or level we work, we are bonded. We are drawn together by a passion for officiating those outside the industry...

Sports and American culture — the two are practically inseparable. Young children through those in their golden years get a thrill from the engaging...

Update: June 14th, 2019 - View the court's ruling Some of history’s bloodiest conflicts were started over a small insult. A pastry chef not receiving...

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You can stand out at an officiating camp best by doing exactly what your prospective boss expects in everything that matters. What matters? Here...

Drones are making themselves useful in a wide variety of industries and occupations — on construction sites, in roofing, with reforestation and even in...

The times have changed in sports and officials know it all too well. In the past the things people said to us while we...

There has always been a sizable contingent of teachers within the officiating community. Part of the reason is circumstances; teachers are finished with work and often available to handle...

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 thousands...