CCA and Referee Enterprises Enter Agreement for Collegiate Officiating Manuals
RACINE, Wis. – The Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) and Referee Enterprises, Inc., (REI) have agreed to a six-year publishing agreement to produce the CCA...
NFL, NFLRA Sign Seven-Year CBA
The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have reached a seven-year CBA that will run through the 2032 NFL season.
Kari Seitz Inducted to National Soccer Hall of Fame
She remains the only referee to officiate in four World Cups and three Olympic Games.
NFHS Board of Directors Adopts Position Statement
The NFHS Board of Directors has approved “The Case for State High School Athletic/Activity Associations.”
Barry Mano
Founder of Referee Magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials, Dies at 82.
Umpires Announced for 2026 Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series
The event is named in honor of Maria Pepe, an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of females across generations.
MASL ANNOUNCES REFEREE AWARDS
The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) is proud to announce this season’s MASL Referee Awards
Wall Street Journal: Barry Mano
Barry Mano, who died March 31 at the age of 82, published the first issue of Referee magazine in 1976.
Debbie Williamson Steps Down as Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials
Debbie Williamson has announced she will embark on her next chapter after 50 years in basketball.
Steve Shaw Retiring as NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor, National Coordinator
Steve Shaw, the NCAA secretary-rules editor for football and national coordinator of officials, will retire from both positions, effective Sept. 1.
High School Swimming & Diving Rule Changes
State high school associations will have the option to change the number of dives performed by participants during a championship meet.
NFL Competition Committee Approves Rule Changes
The NFL owners approved five rule changes for the 2026 season during the Annual League Meeting.
High School Wrestling Rule Changes
Minimum body fat percentage for females has been raised for the 2026-27 season.
2026 FIFA World Cup to Feature 11 PRO Referees
The World Cup will feature 170 referees from 50 countries, including 11 from PRO.
NFL Referee Clay Martin
Martin is a few months removed from finishing his 11th season in the NFL and eighth as referee and crew chief.
Hank Nichols: 1936-2026
Nichols’ career spanned two Olympic Games, six NCAA title games and 10 Final Fours.
NHL Officials Honor Scotty Morrison With Patch
Scotty Morrison was a former NHL referee and Director of Officiating for the league.
History in Alaska
Kyla Dinkel, Wendy Newman and Zosha Krupa are the first all-female crew to officiate an Alaska state tournament championship game.
Que Tucker to Retire as NCHSAA Commissioner
Que Tucker will retire as Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, effective October 1.
High School Soccer Rule Changes
Several rules updates were approved in high school soccer for next school year, including new guidance on carding.
USA Field Hockey Announces National Umpire Forum
Built by umpires, for umpires, with umpires, the Forum centers on the realities of umpiring.
Ron Foxcroft to Receive Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award
Foxcroft is a staunch supporter of officiating across multiple sports, including Canadian football, at the grassroots and amateur levels.
2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame
The officials in this year’s class are Burney Jenkins (Kentucky), and Mary Lou Thimas (Massachusetts).
Big East fines Dan Hurley $25K After Referee Confrontation
Dan Hurley appears to have come quite literally as close as possibly could to avoiding a suspension.