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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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Sports & Association Listings
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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your words have ramifications. In England, a soccer referee was reportedly forced to quit the Premier League after he allegedly mocked a disabled man on Snapchat. A chair umpire in [...]
OCTOBER 31, 1997. HALLOWEEN. Traditionally the night for uncommon events. The perfect night for Violet Palmer to walk onto the court in Vancouver and become the first woman ever to [...]
By Landon Brandes In the middle of a season, officials rarely think about injury prevention. But how often has this scenario happened to you? You are having one of the [...]
Founder of Referee Magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials, Dies at 82. [...]
For those lucky enough to be chosen for postseason assignments, it’s a reward for a job well done during the season. But there can be pitfalls. Most umpires do what they should — keep a [...]
There are essentially five reasons why people listen: to gain information, to empathize, to anticipate responding, to make judgments and to enjoy the reception (entertainment). Those are also the reasons [...]
R eferees have a great deal on their plate. Before the opening kickoff they perform organizational duties, and conduct the pregame meeting and onfield tasks to get everyone ready to [...]
In celebration of 50 years of publishing, Referee magazine launched Magazine Madness, presented by RefReps, a bracket-style tournament to determine the most iconic cover in its history. Since 1976, the [...]
The NFL owners approved five rule changes for the 2026 season during the Annual League Meeting. [...]
“We’ve learned … Hitting people over the head with a two-by-four doesn’t do anything but knock them out, and then they wake up and they’re mad.” Referee: How did you [...]
