Longtime Official Retires with Call for Better Sportsmanship
“I am hopeful that administrators, coaches and officials can be a team of sorts to ensure that negativity isn’t a part...”
High School Football Referee Shortage Persists Despite Statewide Increases
High school football games are increasingly moving away from traditional Friday night kickoffs to Thursday or Saturday.
Off-Duty Officers Save Referee with CPR
A police officer and firefights both save the life of referee at a youth game in Plano, Tex., with CPR.
Chiefs and RefReps Provide Free Training Flag Football Referees
"Our partnership with RefReps is incredible for the growth of girls FLAG Football throughout Missouri and Kansas."
Dr. Jennifer Kubista of Oregon Named to NFHS Board of Directors
Superintendent of the Central School District in Independence, Oregon, has been named to an at-large position.
Law Firm Launches $2,500 Scholarship for Student Referees and Umpires
A Virginia-based law firm is putting its money where its whistle is, offering a $2,500 scholarship specifically designed for student officials who demonstrate leadership...
Upon Further Review: ACC’s Game Day Operations Center
CBS Sports was provided 25-plus hours of behind-the-scenes access at the ACC's Game Day Operations Center.
NBA Names Three Referees to 2025-26 Officiating Staff
NBA G League referees Biniam Maru, Pat O’Connell and Jenna Reneau have been named NBA staff officials.
WIAA Launches “Hear It? See It? Report It!” Initiative
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has made reporting inappropriate behavior easier than ever before.
Umpires for the 2025 World Series
Mark Wegner is crew chief and is joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane.
Executive Director of Collegiate Officiating Consortium Terry Wymer Passes Away
Terry Wymer, Executive Director of Collegiate Officiating Consortium has passed away at the age of 66.
TSSAA’s Director of Officials Services: David Uyl
Uyl has been named the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s Director of Officials Services.
NFHS Voice: Focus on Sportsmanship in State Championships
Establishing a culture of positive behavior in our schools starts with each of us, no matter our role.
Umpires for 2025 League Championship Series
Alfonso Márquez serves as the crew chief for the ALCS and James Hoye serves as the crew chief for the NLCS.
Simplified VAR Emerging Vital at Under-20 World Cup
FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to appeal two referee’s decisions per match.
Two Minnesota Women to Officiate Hockey at 2026 Olympics
Sarah Buckner and Melissa Doyle will be on the ice officiating games for women's hockey.
Safeguarding Minors, Including Officials
The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice.
NASO Reconnects with Positive Coaching Alliance
The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) recently renewed its partnership with an organization it has long supported. NASO President Bill Topp has been...
NHL Officials’ for 2025-26
The NHL officiating lineup is set for the 2025-26 season. We’ve got some new names, some retirements, some releases, and number changes.
MLB Approves Robot Umpires for 2026 as Part of Challenge System
Hitters, pitchers and catchers will be the only ones allowed to trigger the system by tapping their head.
Michigan HS Took ‘Strong and Decisive Action’ Against Player Over Disturbing Play
A Kalamazoo Central High School football player jumped on top of his opponent at the tail end of play.
Inside USA Hockey’s Advanced Officiating Development Program
Our mission is to coach, train and develop the best amateur officials in the country, and to help them advance to higher levels.
Minnesota Hosts 2025 Midwest Officials Summit
The summit, which first started in 1996, brings together national officiating leaders to reflect and collaborate.
NFL’s Karina Tovar
Tovar spent two years at Conference USA before the ACC and Pac-12. She spent five years calling FBS games before the NFL.