Referees needed for local high school football season
(7/17) The Los Padres Football Official Association is in need of officials for its next season. The association is short referees for the next...
Australian referee Jarred Gillett’s groundbreaking path to the Premier League
(7/10) Just over two years since farewelling Australia and the A-League, referee Jarred Gillett is now on the cusp of officiating an English Premier...
Thousands pay respects to longtime coach, teacher, referee and friend
(2/7) Thousands passed through St. John’s gymnasium Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to Tracy Krueger. The longtime coach, teacher, referee and friend passed away...
MHSAA: Inaugural Scott Nason Memorial Umpire of the Year award handed out
The Sault Legacies Softball Club is pleased to present the inaugural Scott Nason Memorial Umpire of the Year award to Roger Heeres.
Jenks basketball coach will referee NFL playoff game after battle with COVID
(1/12) A local man who just recovered from the coronavirus will referee an NFL playoff game this coming weekend. Clay Martin, who is also...
A “Full-Count Conversation” with Umpires Robbie Guest and Don Brown
In addition to their services as Little League umpires, both Guest and Brown worked the NCAA 2023 WCWS in Oklahoma City.
Four US Soccer Referees Selected to Officiate World Cup Final
Referee Ismail Elfath, ARs Kyle Atkins, Kathryn Nesbitt, Corey Parker and Video Assistant Referee Armando Villarreal worked games in Qatar.
Umpires Association awards 8 college scholarships
(6/23) Eight scholarship recipients were selected in conjunction with the respective guidance depts. of Joseph A. Foran and Jonathan Law high schools. The recipients...
Jordyn Keeney breaking barriers as female referee
After the NSAA Boys State Basketball Semifinals, a young fan was waiting for an autograph - of the referee.
NCAA hoops leagues grapple with unequal pay for women’s refs
As the NCAA examines various disparities across men’s and women’s sports, pressure is rising to pay referees equally during the regular season.
High school referees, assigners see challenges ahead, but are optimistic there will be more...
(7/24) It has been a week of optimism for high school coaches since the CIF released the new sports calendar for the 2020-21 school...
From NAIA Student-Athlete to Breaking Championship Officiating Barriers
NAIA National Championship: she was the first female on-field official for a national championship game at any level of collegiate football.
Sweaters to Stripes – a referee family
Ryan Carter spoke with three brothers from Hutchinson, Minnesota who turned to refereeing to keep their hockey passion alive.
Vaas named to SEC football replay officials team
Peter Vaas, a 40-year veteran of college football officiating, has been named Assistant Coordinator for Football Replay by the SEC.
Jim Craig was a man for all sports in Stark County, impacting many as...
(2/2) Over time, Craig wore the zebra stripes of a football and basketball official, had a hand in myriad competitions, and helped launch the...
It was the hottest basketball sectional. Later attendees started dying of coronavirus.
(4/18) It was the hottest ticket in the state for high school basketball. Four great teams. An electric atmosphere was guaranteed for the night...
NFL-CFL officiating development partnership on hold again in 2021
(6/30) The partnership between the National Football League and Canadian Football League geared toward developing officials have been put on hold again for the...
For 3 referees, NBA Finals were a long time coming
(9/30) It took Fraher 19 seasons and Brown 18 seasons, but they're now NBA Finals referees for the first time. The league on Wednesday...
NFHS Begins Agreement with RefReps to Assist with Education Content for Officials
The National Federation of State High School Associations and RefReps have entered into a three-year agreement.
Al Riveron returns to the NFL as an officiating liaison to the TV networks
Riveron will monitor the broadcast during league primetime games, and will be able to contact the production truck and game analysts.
SEC commissioner breaks up LSU Alabama pregame jawing
(3/14) Marty Smith details a pregame confrontation between LSU and Alabama before they play in the SEC title game. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey had...
WATCH: ADInsider – How Your Coaches’ Conduct Impacts Game Officials
Debbie Decker explains that the conduct of coaches and fans has a direct influence on retaining game officials.
Potential referee shortage in metro Detroit could risk return of high school football
(9/14) High school football games are set to kick off later this week on Friday after getting the go-ahead from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer -...
Two female coaches and a female referee just made NFL history
(9/28) Three women were on the football field in an official capacity for a regular season game on Sunday, marking the first time it's...
