New Year for NASO Board of Directors
At the conclusion of the 2025 NASO Sports Officiating Summit, the new board of directors was installed.
Debbie Williamson Accepts Officiating’s Highest Honor
The 2025 Gold Whistle Award was presented at the Celebrate Officiating Gala sponsored by Fox 40.
Youth Softball Coach Arrested for Assaulting Female Umpire
A female umpire in McAllen, Texas, was assaulted by a male coach after she called an obstruction on a play.
New NFHS Officers, Board Members Elected for 2025-26
California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) executive director Ron Nocetti is the new president of the NFHS for 2025-26.
Paul Guillie to Join College Baseball Hall Of Fame
21 standouts will be inducted as part of the 2025 class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jon Bible, Longtime College Baseball Umpire, Football Official, and Referee Contributor, Dies at 75
Jon Bible, a prominent figure in both college baseball and football officiating, and a longtime contributor to Referee Magazine, died July 12 after a...
High School Track and Field Rules Revisions
The addition of javelin specifications was one of 11 changes recommended by the committee at its June 16-18 meeting.
High School Girls Lacrosse Rule Changes
Five rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules Committee during its annual meeting June 23-25.
Scott Cline Named ACC Supervisor of Baseball Umpires
Scott Cline was crew chief of the 2024 Men’s College World Series umpiring crew.
NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes
A complete listing of the boys lacrosse rules changes is available on the NFHS website.
NCAA Softball Rule Proposals
All rule proposals must be approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on August 13.
NFHS Softball Rule Changes
"No player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball."
Double First Base Introduced into High School Baseball
A complete listing of the baseball rules changes is available on the NFHS website.
Tony Brothers Considering Norfolk Mayoral Run in 2028
“As we look toward the future, I believe this is a natural moment for new leadership to step forward."
NFHS Summer Meeting Wraps Up in Chicago
The NFHS Annual Summer Meeting is the exclusive conference for NFHS membership - see photos here.
Becky Olmstead Honored by OHSAA for Officiating Girls Basketball
When informed she had been selected as the 2024-25 Official of the Year in girls basketball, Becky Olmstead was shocked.
NHL Exposure Combine Shifted Ryan Devine’s Perspective from a Player to an Official
After a 10-year playing career, Devine just finished his first season officiating in the USHL.
NFHS Announces RefReps as Official and Exclusive Partner
RefReps has been named the Official and Exclusive Officiating Education Technology and Curriculum Partner of the NFHS.
UmpsCare Charities: Take The Pledge
I pledge to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship in every game, on every field, and in every conversation.
NFHS Focus on Playing Rules Continues with Flag Football Publication
Currently, 16 state associations have sanctioned girls flag football and 18 states are involved in pilot programs at some level.
FHSAA Approves Shot Clocks for State Basketball Tournaments
The Florida High School Athletic Association board approved several changes to postseason formats.
NFHS Announces New Digital Platform for Rules Publications
Developed in partnership with RefReps, this new online platform allows users to purchase rules publications in 18 sports.
Ted Barrett Leaves His Mark in Cooperstown
Barrett donated a prized artifact – a chest protector he got in 1992 when he was working in the Texas League.
Fall Sports Rules Publications Now Available
The 2025-26 NFHS Flag Football Rules Book, and rules publications for six other fall sports, are available at www.NFHS.com.