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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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A directory of sports and associations in your area with contact details that you can use to reach out to those associations.
Behind the Whistle Podcast
“Behind the Whistle” is a weekly podcast where we talk to sports officials about their personal officiating journey.
Officiate American Football?
Check out our easy to read and referenced full set of International Federation of American Football Rules and Mechanics, with videos.News and Articles
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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Starting with the 2026 season, a player’s foot completely crossing the center line will be ruled a fault in women’s volleyball. The post NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rule Changes appeared first [...]
Veteran football official Robert Watts was recently elected president of the Austin (Texas) Football Officials Association (AFOA). It is all part of moving on with his life and getting back [...]
Martin moved from his coaching role to being the school’s athletic director in June 2024. The post NFL Referee Clay Martin Doubles as High School Athletic Director appeared first on [...]
The goal is to curb coaches’ ability to ascertain what pitch is coming via pitch tipping. The post MLB Owners Vote for Rule to Curb Pitch Tipping appeared first on [...]
With each batter and before every pitch, umpires must do some pre-pitch planning. Where do I go on a hit to the outfield? A hit to the infield? What if my partner chases [...]
There’s a scramble for a loose ball. Before the ball is secured, the referee hears a scream. One of the players is lying on the court and writhing in pain. Now what? It is always [...]
Citations will be presented June 28 at the annual NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. The post 2026 NFHS Citations appeared first on Referee.com. [...]
NFHS survey data show that from 2000 to 2025, girls basketball participation declined by at least 21 percent nationwide. The post Several Factors Affecting Decline in Girls Basketball Participation appeared [...]
It was a tough game and not much went as planned. Now it’s time to break down where it all went wrong. It‘s a stressful situation and one that many people avoid. Whether as [...]
Some months ago, in our early correspondence with Bernice Gera we received a letter signed “Bernice Gera – First Lady Umpire.” We asked her why she signed the letter that [...]
