FIFA instructs referees to clamp down on time wasting at Women’s World Cup
England’s match against Iran at the men’s tournament in Qatar featured 27 extra minutes.
‘A lot of warmth’ on Cowboy Joe’s historic day
(5/26) Longtime Major League umpire Joe West, known as "Cowboy Joe" for his country music exploits, made history on Tuesday night when he worked...
MLB umpires make a good call at Children’s Hospital
Diaz is part of UMPS CARE Charities, a non-profit that allows umpires to visit hospitals nationwide while on the road.
Umpires Add “DC” Patch for 2020 World Series
(10/27) The patch is being worn in memory of former big league umpire Derryl Cousins who died last week at the age of 74....
Dreams of becoming first junior female FIBA referee
(11/18) Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) historic visit to Kerama yielded exceptional results in terms of participants in their basketball, 3x3, coaching,...
NJSIAA vote passes, clearing the way for true HS football state championship games
(1/13) The state that believes it’s the best will officially be able to crown its best high school football teams. By a vote of...
NCAA Women’s basketball to experiment with technology rule
The Women's Basketball Rules Committee approved an experimental technology rule to allow teams to view live video on their bench.
Man who assaulted New Kensington hockey referee gets probation, anger management
(10/29) A Buffalo Township doctor who attacked a hockey referee during a recreational game in New Kensington earlier this month has accepted an agreement...
Edmonton referee 1st Canadian to ref an NBA game
(1/25) He’s a 34-year-old rookie who recently made NBA history and he’s from Edmonton. Last week, Matthew Kallio became the first Canadian referee to...
Tra Blake earns promotion to referee, replacing Tony Corrente
The NFL announced the replacement for referee Tony Corrente, who is retiring after 27 seasons. Tra Blake has earned the promotion.
‘It’s almost like you’re drowning,’ COVID-19 survivor says
(4/8) Haehnle was a referee at the MHSAA Boys Basketball District Tournament game at Concord High School on March 11, an exposure site for...
Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day
High school wrestlers will be able to wrestle in six matches in any one day of competition beginning with the 2023-24 season.
Sioux City Journal: Iowa needs more officials
(6/12) The Iowa High School Athletic Association hasn’t been blind to this problem. Executive Director Tom Keating acknowledged that the state has tried for...
NFL: Alan Eck promoted to referee
The league announced that Alan Eck has been promoted to referee. Eck began his NFL career as a side judge in 2016.
Watch: Nigel Owens – Born into rugby
(7/8) Popular referee Nigel Owens tells the amusing story of how he got into officiating, his enjoyment at watching Wales beat England at Twickenham...
FOR XFL CHAMPIONSHIP REFEREE MICHAEL VANDERVELDE, OFFICIATING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR
A young Michael VanderVelde grew up following his father around the football fields and basketball courts of the Grand Rapids area.
U.S. SOCCER REFEREE JOSH WILKENS SELECTED TO OFFICIATE AT 2021 FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP
(7/3) U.S .Soccer FIFA Referee Josh Wilkens has been selected as a match official for the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.
Contact sports ban leaves San Francisco 49ers, other Bay Area teams in limbo
(11/18) For at least the next three weeks, the San Francisco 49ers are a team without a home. That's because Santa Clara County, home...
Houston TASO Chapter to begin training of new officials this week, need 200-300 new...
(5/11) The weight of that burden to make sure that every middle school, sub-varsity and varsity game across the area is properly staffed comes...
Three Game 5s set for Wednesday postponed after Bucks’ decision to not take floor
(8/26) The Milwaukee Bucks' decision to not take the floor for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic prompted the...
FIFA referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina calls for more use of pitchside monitor
(7/10) Referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina has underlined the importance of using pitchside monitors and warned video assistant referees must not show the “wrong kind...
Female umpires hoping to inspire younger generations
(6/21) This weekend, youth softball returned to College Station and Bryan with the 8th annual Texas State Softball Championships. It was the first time...
USA Hockey: Officiating Classroom Seminars
Welcome to the USA Hockey Officiating Classroom Seminar page. All USA Hockey Officials must attend a seminar each season to complete their registration.
Role model and rugby referee Nigel Owens
(11/9) Nigel Owens is on the verge of becoming refereeing’s first Test centurion. When he takes charge of England v Georgia in the opening...
