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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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“Behind the Whistle” is a weekly podcast where we talk to sports officials about their personal officiating journey.

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Officiate American Football?

Check out our easy to read and referenced full set of International Federation of American Football Rules and Mechanics, with videos.

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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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Michigan Soccer Official Faces Long Recovery After Match Injury

16 September 2026

A Michigan high school soccer official, Samir Alnasir, was severely injured on the job last month, struck in the head by a ball at midfield during an Aug. 27 match. [...]

NHL Promotes Four, Hires Six New Officials for 2026-27

16 September 2026

The NHL has promoted four officials – two referees and two linespersons – and hired six new officials to join the league. [...]

Being Joe Crawford: The Fire, Temper and Passion of an NBA Referee

15 September 2026

Angry, gritty, old school. Easily one of the NBA’s premier officials, Joe Crawford’s got issues. But there’s something else — the man knows himself, knows his weakness, and just like [...]

Write Incident Reports Right

14 September 2026

It is one of the most distasteful duties any official is required to perform: the post-ejection or incident report that must be filed by the official with the state or [...]

Don’t Try To Win The Argument

13 September 2026

As an official, when you are involved in a conflict, your goal is to resolve it. You have to fight the tendency to want to win the argument. It’s a subtle difference but critical [...]

Football Crew Success Depends on Working Together

12 September 2026

Teamwork can be traced back to the Neanderthal age. It has been used to find food, build shelter, drive away enemies and protect the weak and the young. It has [...]

As World Cup Referee, Student Tests Machiavelli’s Vision of Leadership

12 September 2026

UChicago student Joe Dickerson draws on his soccer officiating career in studying ‘The Prince’ and philosophy at Graham School. [...]

Brad Alford Selected as Next NCHSAA Commissioner

11 September 2026

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Brad Alford. [...]

B1G: Friday Football Enhanced Replay Access

10 September 2026

Beginning September 4, Friday broadcasts will have access to live audio between the referee and replay official during reviews. [...]

Dad’s Boy: John Hirschbeck, His Son and a Family’s Fight Against ALD

9 September 2026

This story is about John Drew Hirschbeck and his family, a remarkable little boy fascinated by tractors and bulldozers; an amazing family drawing strength from each other to endure a [...]

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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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