Can new Volleyball Western Consortium make officiating better?
Can officiating become more universal in NCAA women’s volleyball? Perhaps with the Women’s Volleyball Western Consortium (W5).
Big Ten Hosts Clinic For Prospective Football Officials
The Big Ten hosted a clinic in State College for prospective football officials focused on the topics of diversity, equity & inclusion.
2022-23 High School Wrestling Rules Changes
The change to facial hair requirements was one of three rules changes recommended by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee.
Fan sentenced for conduct towards ref at Minnesota prep basketball game
A man accused of attacking during a high school basketball game in January has been sentenced by a district judge.
Youth soccer association dealing with referee shortage, heckling fans
The St. Louis Youth Soccer Association (SLYSA) and its referees have had enough of the kicking and screaming youth soccer fans.
NCAA President Mark Emmert steps down, effective June 2023
NCAA Board of Governors Chair John J. DeGioia announced that Mark Emmert will be stepping down as president of the NCAA.
NFHS Overtime: Highlighting the Best of High School Activities
New monthly video series, NFHS Overtime. This month features a surreal state tournament debut for a basketball official in Oklahoma.
Ukrainian immigrant with family in war zone will officiate PTFC for Peace match
While the foundation of their lives has been built in the U.S., Demianchuk and his wife still have family members living in war zones...
Joe West: MLB robo umps ‘not as accurate as they’re making it out to...
Although this technology doesn't completely eliminate a human umpire's role, former umpire Joe West remains skeptical about its efficacy.
NBC Connecticut: State Facing Referee Shortage
Connecticut is facing a referee shortage which can lead to empty fields for almost any sport if people don’t sign up to referee.
Player banned from UIL activities due to assault of soccer referee
The committee voted unanimously to ban the girl from all UIL activities, both athletic and non-athletic. The girl is also facing a criminal charge.
Good Morning America: Youth sports face referee shortage crisis
Bad behavior from parents is causing a mass exodus of referees in youth sports, but the biggest losers could be children.
LA Times: Angry parents are ruining youth sports. Here’s how to rein them in.
One solution? When parents are abusive, take away their privilege of watching their kids play youth sports.
Craig Damon to be named the 11th Executive Director of the FHSAA
The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors determined who would become the association’s 11th executive director.
Associated Press Column: Amid increasing abuse, officials flee youth sports
When one looks at the ugly bruise encircling Kristi Moore’s left eye, it’s not surprising so many refs and umps are hanging it up.
NFL’s first female referee shares inspiration with audience
Sarah Thomas spoke at the Town Hall series in Yakima, Wash last week and provided inspiration for the audience.
Referee attacked at youth basketball game says he heard coach tell players ‘we’re going...
Sidney Freeman was refereeing a youth basketball game at a church when he was attacked. Now, he's speaking out.
NCAA Football Rule Changes
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved football rules changes that will take effect in the 2022 season.
Bad Behavior Drove a Referee Shortage. Covid Made It Worse.
For years, unruly parents have turned youth sporting events into a toxic environment - now an exodus of referees.
Umpire shortage cancels Indiana high school baseball games
High school baseball games are being canceled because of a lack of crews available to officiate the contests.
Leaders at NFHS Officials Consortium Suggest Changes in Attitudes, Behavior
Unacceptable behavior by coaches, parents and other spectators has pushed many officials to the sidelines.
Women’s Volleyball Officiating Consortium Announced
The Big West, Big Sky, Mountain West, Pac-12 and WCC have formed the first-ever Division I officiating consortium for women’s volleyball.
Umpire returns from tragedy to help declining numbers
A day away from death, one man details the journey from tragedy as he tries to rally the troops or in this case the...
Officially Human, Triple Crown Sports Announce Partnership
Triple Crown Sports and Officially Human are united in their concern about the shortage and treatment of sports officials.
