OSAA speaks out against harassment of officials
The Oregon School Activities Association has a message for fans of high school sports: stop harassing the referees or more games will be canceled.
Chickasaw referee called to Oklahoma’s Big House
(5/4) For an Oklahoma basketball referee, nothing is more satisfying than being called to officiate high school championship games at the Oklahoma State Fair...
Ted Valentine returns to help grow and improve OVAC basketball officiating
Whether it’s on the basketball court or in a meeting room at the Highlands Sports Complex, Ted Valentine has the ability to command the...
NFHS voice: Good Time To Appreciate Officials
(4/20) While we anxiously await the re-opening of schools and a return of high school sports and performing arts, this down time can be...
PRO Insight: Preparing for in-stadium announcements
Our goal was to improve the experience for fans, and the feedback we have received from around the world has been positive.
‘Every single seat is full’: Officiating elective among most popular classes
Dan Rodriguez teaches an elective that teaches students how to officiate games, and maybe even make some extra cash.
High school sports help longtime Michigan official stay young at heart
Regardless of which sport he’s officiating the native of Texas, has stayed at it for 45 years because of the love of the game.
Jim Tunney, Tunneyside: A tribute to the National Association of Sports Officials
(9/27) After further review … The National Association of Sports Officials is celebrating its 40th year as a professional officials organization. The profession of...
Referees, umpires rally for stricter penalties for attacking or threatening sports officials
Referees and umpires called for stronger protections during a rally held outside the Massachusetts State House.
Rob Manfred: MLB likely to drop seven-inning doubleheaders, extra-innings runner rule in 2022
(7/14) "It was a COVID-related change. I don't think that seven-inning doubleheaders are going to be part of our future going forward."
Kalamazoo Officials Association ecstatic with record turnout at football clinic
(8/7) By now, it's no secret that the shortage of officials continues all across the country in high school athletics.
Strike Out: Umpires put out of work by the coronavirus
(4/22) This group of men and women often take all of the blame and none of the glory, but without them, the game doesn't...
Don’t put officials shortage on the back burner, Oklahoma. Now is the time for...
Have we gotten to the point where the shrinking number of officials has caused the cancellation of so many games that it’s become expected?
High school basketball public address announcer tells critical fans to ‘shut up’
"The WIAA is always looking for officials and since you do such a good job from the stands, get on the floor."
How MLB umpires made it through a ‘surreal’ season
(10/21) For three months, they showed up in masks, having distanced themselves from other humans for the 21 hours between baseball games, having eaten...
The first virtual NIRSA National Basketball Student Officials Clinic
(4/25) NIRSA professional and student members are used to responding to challenges. But this spring, a new challenger—COVID-19—arrived at the door and packed a...
Referee Abbie Hendry following in her mother’s footsteps
Referee Abbie Hendry is hoping to inspire a new generation of female officials to join her on the journey to the top of the...
Veteran NCAA ref Reggie Smith working some WPIAL games
(10/4) Yes, that was "Reggie the Ref" officiating Friday's Hopewell vs. Ambridge high school football game. He's the same "Reggie the Ref" who worked...
Helping hands: Basketball referees
During the height of the pandemic, as sports tentatively resumed, MSHSL launched its “Thank a ref” initiative.
NFL: Week 13 referee assignments
(12/4) Brad Rogers will be the referee for the Tuesday night game between the Cowboys and Ravens, previously scheduled for Thursday. Brad Allen and...
Our Hearts Are Broken At UMPS CARE Charities – Remembering Volunteer Lisa “Kiwi” Goldenberg
(8/20) "We are humbled that in the midst of this difficult time her family chose UMPS CARE as an outlet to honor her memory.”
NMAA accepting applications for new commissioner of officials
(6/19) The New Mexico Activities Association is in search of a new commissioner of officials.
CIF: Education-Based Athletics for 2020-21 School Year
(12/1) Due to the continued surge in COVID-19 infections, the California Department of Public Health has postponed the issuance of its updated youth sports...
Son dedicating honorary referee selection to his father
(4/22) “Every year, (Zuke) would sit there waiting for the call because he was sure he was going to get that call,” Biller said....
