Jon Bible, Longtime College Baseball Umpire, Football Official, and Referee Contributor, Dies at 75
Jon Bible, a prominent figure in both college baseball and football officiating, and a longtime contributor to Referee Magazine, died July 12 after a...
Scott Cline Named ACC Supervisor of Baseball Umpires
Scott Cline was crew chief of the 2024 Men’s College World Series umpiring crew.
NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes
A complete listing of the boys lacrosse rules changes is available on the NFHS website.
NCAA Softball Rule Proposals
All rule proposals must be approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on August 13.
NFHS Softball Rule Changes
"No player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball."
Double First Base Introduced into High School Baseball
A complete listing of the baseball rules changes is available on the NFHS website.
Tony Brothers Considering Norfolk Mayoral Run in 2028
“As we look toward the future, I believe this is a natural moment for new leadership to step forward."
#RefVolleyball Joint Recruitment Campaign
Volleyball needs passionate and dedicated officials to keep the game fair and exciting.
NFHS Summer Meeting Wraps Up in Chicago
The NFHS Annual Summer Meeting is the exclusive conference for NFHS membership - see photos here.
Becky Olmstead Honored by OHSAA for Officiating Girls Basketball
When informed she had been selected as the 2024-25 Official of the Year in girls basketball, Becky Olmstead was shocked.
NHL Exposure Combine Shifted Ryan Devine’s Perspective from a Player to an Official
After a 10-year playing career, Devine just finished his first season officiating in the USHL.
NFHS Announces RefReps as Official and Exclusive Partner
RefReps has been named the Official and Exclusive Officiating Education Technology and Curriculum Partner of the NFHS.
UmpsCare Charities: Take The Pledge
I pledge to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship in every game, on every field, and in every conversation.
NFHS Focus on Playing Rules Continues with Flag Football Publication
Currently, 16 state associations have sanctioned girls flag football and 18 states are involved in pilot programs at some level.
FHSAA Approves Shot Clocks for State Basketball Tournaments
The Florida High School Athletic Association board approved several changes to postseason formats.
NFHS Announces New Digital Platform for Rules Publications
Developed in partnership with RefReps, this new online platform allows users to purchase rules publications in 18 sports.
Ted Barrett Leaves His Mark in Cooperstown
Barrett donated a prized artifact – a chest protector he got in 1992 when he was working in the Texas League.
Fall Sports Rules Publications Now Available
The 2025-26 NFHS Flag Football Rules Book, and rules publications for six other fall sports, are available at www.NFHS.com.
Official Glen Johnson Elected to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
“On behalf of the entire Canadian football community, we are incredibly excited to celebrate these seven legends.”
MSHSAA Announces 2024-25 Officials of the Year
These individuals have demonstrated upholding the values of high school athletics across Missouri.
WAC Appoints New Coordinator Of Soccer Officials
Along with the WAC, Cigich is the soccer officiating coordinator for the Big 12 and a soccer regional assignor for the NCAA.
Officials Discuss State of Sportsmanship in High School Sports
Episodes of unsporting behavior, unfortunately, no longer qualify as breaking news.
2025 NBA Finals Officials
Here are 12 officials selected to work the NBA Finals.
2025 Stanley Cup Final Officials
Here are the officials for the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.