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Sports Collaboration is a site dedicated to supporting officials in their sports officiating journey.

Check out the Behind the Whistle podcast to hear from various officials about why they officiate and some of the key characteristics that are required by officials. You'll also hear about their own journey and how their passion for their chosen sport has impacted on their lives and careers

Interested in becoming an official? Check out the Directory to locate an association in your area to start to your journey in officials.

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Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

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FIFA Considers Challenge System

13 November 2024

FIFA consider system allowing coaches to challenge referee’s decision. The post FIFA Considers Challenge System appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

Utah AD Mark Harlan Fined $40,000 After Loss to BYU

10 November 2024

Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself. The post Utah AD Mark Harlan Fined $40,000 [...]

NPR Illinois: Teaching Respect for Sports Officials

8 November 2024

Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials it is more difficult to attract and keep them. The post NPR Illinois: Teaching Respect for Sports Officials appeared first [...]

Houston Dynamo FC Part Ways With Hector Herrera

6 November 2024

Houston Dynamo FC opted not to pick up Hector Herrera’s contract option for the 2025 after he spit at a referee. The post Houston Dynamo FC Part Ways With Hector [...]

WATCH: Danielle Scott Stays Centered as an NBA Referee

5 November 2024

NBA official Danielle Scott shares insight regarding her journey to become a referee. The post WATCH: Danielle Scott Stays Centered as an NBA Referee appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

USA Field Hockey Umpire Clinic December 2024

4 November 2024

USA Field Hockey is offering an online Starter and Level 1 Indoor Umpire Clinic that will take place on December 3 and 5, 2024. The post USA Field Hockey Umpire [...]

WATCH: Mike Wolf Inducted Into USA Softball Hall of Fame

4 November 2024

Mike Wolf was inducted into the USA Softball Hall of Fame as an umpire. The post WATCH: Mike Wolf Inducted Into USA Softball Hall of Fame appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

SEC Commissioner Outlines Punishment to Schools for Faking Injuries

1 November 2024

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to athletic directors and head football coaches outlining the punishment. The post SEC Commissioner Outlines Punishment to Schools for Faking Injuries appeared first [...]

JD Ralls and Tyler Ricks Promoted to NBA’s Full-Time Referee Staff

28 October 2024

Ralls has worked 28 NBA games in his career and Ricks has worked 24 games in the NBA. The post JD Ralls and Tyler Ricks Promoted to NBA’s Full-Time Referee [...]

Drew Fischer Named MLS Referee of the Year, Kyle Atkins Assistant Referee of the Year

28 October 2024

Canadian referee Fischer made his MLS debut in August 2012. Atkins made his MLS debut in August 2014. The post Drew Fischer Named MLS Referee of the Year, Kyle Atkins [...]

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For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

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Officiate American Football?

News and Articles

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

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