High School Football Rule Change
This uniform change in Rule 1-5-1b(3) was recommended by the NFHS Football Rules Committee.
Bill Vinovich is the referee for Super Bowl LVIII
Vinovich earns 3rd Super Bowl assignment, Perlman and Hill will retire on top.
NBA officials to debut sponsored patches at All-Star Game
A little more than six years after NBA players began wearing sponsored patches, NBA referees will do the same.
13 Leaders in High School Activity Programs to Receive 2024 NFHS Citations
The NFHS Citation is one of the most highly regarded achievements in high school athletics and performing arts.
MLR and USA Rugby to Collaborate on Referee Development and Form National Referee Team
This collaboration is aimed at solidifying a pathway for domestic referees into the MLR leading to Rugby World Cup 2031.
Student Officials Association Trains for Thankless but Necessary Job
The group attempts to train aspiring referees in the sports of football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball.
MHSAA Be the Referee: Hockey Penalties
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports.
YOUNG FEMALE REF OF THE YEAR: ENYYSA
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association has named Jenna Prevet its 2023 young female referee of the year.
Officials thrilled to make NHL All-Star Game debut
“It’s pretty incredible to be out there with, really, the best players in the entire League, all in one spot at the same time.”
Standard Procedure Added for Penalty Corners in High School Field Hockey
This revision, which affects two rules in the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Book, is one of five changes.
Local News Live: NASO President Bill Topp
WATCH: Anchor Debra Alfarone talks shortages, sportsmanship, curriculum and training with NASO President Bill Topp.
First NFL High School Football Officials ‘Crew of the Year’ Selected
Part of the partnership between the NFL and NFHS to help increase recognition and participation of high school football officials.
MLB Umpire Camp trains on-field officials of tomorrow
“I’ve learned so much while I’ve been here. I’ve turned into a whole different umpire,” he said.
NFL referee honored as hometown hero in small Utah town
A special honor was held for NFL referee Land Clark whose roots are in small town Utah.
IHSA Announces 2023-24 Officials of the Year
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce its 2023-24 Officials of the Year in 21 IHSA sports.
Spectator becomes game official in Bundesliga after player hits assistant referee with ball
A spectator at a Bundesliga game was recruited as the fourth official after the assistant referee was struck.
Sports officials testify in favor of bill that would ban people who harass them
New Hampshire State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro is the main sponsor of a assault and harassment bill.
Smith and Blakeman are Conference Championship referees
Smith will be in Baltimore for the Chiefs @ Ravens; Blakeman will be in San Francisco for the Lions @ 49ers.
Lacey Senuk refs the first Professional Women’s Hockey League game
With a sold-out crowd of 2, 537 and about 2.9 million people watching on television, Senuk admits the nerves she felt.
Legendary Wimbledon referee Alan Mills passes away at the age of 88
ATP Tour hails his 'impeccable character and integrity'.
NFL commish Roger Goodell defends referees: ‘I’m very proud of what they do’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has repeatedly come to the defense of the league's referees.
Longtime Iowa high school referee receives life-saving kidney donation from his brother
After 40 straight years of officiating high school football games in the state of Iowa, Dale Torpey worked his final game in 2019.
Hussey, Kemp, Vinovich, and Hochuli are the Divisional Playoff referees
Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience, and outside occupation.