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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

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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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Tennessee Lawmakers Will Research Dissolving or Taking Over TSSAA

20 April 2025

State legislators in Tennessee plan to research the possibility of dissolving the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. The post Tennessee Lawmakers Will Research Dissolving or Taking Over TSSAA appeared first [...]

Match Officials for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

18 April 2025

U.S. Referees Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo, Kathryn Nesbitt And Armando Villarreal selected as Match Officials. The post Match Officials for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

High School Swimming & Diving Rule Changes

17 April 2025

State high school associations may adopt rules permitting the use of backstroke ledges during starting in the 2025-26 school year. The post High School Swimming & Diving Rule Changes appeared [...]

2025 NBA Playoff Officials

17 April 2025

36 officials have earned spots to work the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google. The post 2025 NBA Playoff Officials appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

NCAA Football Rule Changes

16 April 2025

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved new rules in football, beginning with the 2025-26 season. The post NCAA Football Rule Changes appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

MLB’s Umpire School Adapting New Era of Increased Scrutiny

15 April 2025

Situation management has its own dedicated section of the curriculum at MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp. The post MLB’s Umpire School Adapting New Era of Increased Scrutiny appeared first on [...]

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Favor of WIAA After 6 Years

15 April 2025

It took six years and three courts to settle, but the case of a high school wrestler is finally decided. The post Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Favor of WIAA [...]

Trae Young Ejected for Making a Mockery of the Game

14 April 2025

Trae Young received his first unsportsmanlike technical foul for throwing the ball at a game official. The post Trae Young Ejected for Making a Mockery of the Game appeared first [...]

Updated Commitment from Euroleague Basketball Officials

11 April 2025

Reacting to the NBA Europe project, UEBO confirmed commitment to the competition of Euroleague Basketball. The post Updated Commitment from Euroleague Basketball Officials appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

NFL Owners Approve Changes to Kickoff, Replay Assist, OT

10 April 2025

NFL owners approved a significant change to the league’s kickoff structure. The post NFL Owners Approve Changes to Kickoff, Replay Assist, OT appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

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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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