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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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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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Ron Foxcroft: The Official Behind the Whistle

30 June 2026

When people in officiating circles hear the name Ron Foxcroft, they think of the man who developed the Fox 40 whistle. Comparatively few realize that Foxcroft himself had a fine [...]

50 Voices for 50 Years: A Halfway-Point Recap

30 June 2026

We’re officially at the midpoint of “50 Voices for 50 Years,” the video series we launched to mark Referee Magazine’s 50th anniversary, presented courtesy of Ump-Attire. The idea behind it was [...]

Davis Whitfield Selected Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS

30 June 2026

Davis Whitfield has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the NFHS, effective August 1, 2026. [...]

Bill Alge and Mark Froelich Enter OHSAA Hall of Fame

28 June 2026

Bill Alge and Mark Froelich earned statewide recognition after years officiating football and basketball games across Ohio. [...]

NFHS Citation to Former AHSAA Director of Officials Mark Jones

27 June 2026

Veteran sports official and former AHSAA Director of Officials Mark Jones was honored Sunday at the 107th NFHS Summer Meeting. [...]

MHSA Announces 3 New Inductees for Officials’ Hall of Fame

26 June 2026

Vince Gundlach, Don MacIntyre and Tom Nansel will be inducted into the Montana Officials Association Hall of Fame. [...]

107th NFHS Summer Meeting Set for June 26-29 in Salt Lake City

25 June 2026

More than 800 attendees are expected, including state office staff, board members, national activities leaders and guests. [...]

Skokie to the Super Bowl: Jerry Markbreit

24 June 2026

Walking Away Jerry Markbreit doesn’t know what he’s going to do next. He does know that when the 1998 NFL football season ends, he’ll walk off the field for the [...]

Things No Official Has Ever Accomplished

23 June 2026

There are a few things that no official has ever accomplished. By fully understanding the following feats cannot be accomplished, officials will gain a better understanding of how to get the call right. No official has [...]

Lessons Beyond the Games

22 June 2026

It’s Worth the Wait “I’ve officiated football and volleyball since 1978 and worked the volleyball state finals in 1994, even though my self-evaluation had me as a better football official. [...]

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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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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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