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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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Dec / 2022

World’s first international match officials body launched

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World’s first international match officials body launched

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World’s first international match officials body launched

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World’s first international match officials body launched

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Aug / 2022

FIFA World Cup officials continue preparation for Qatar 2022

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FIFA World Cup officials continue preparation for Qatar 2022

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FIFA World Cup officials continue preparation for Qatar 2022

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FIFA World Cup officials continue preparation for Qatar 2022

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Feb / 2022

Adams first female referee to receive rare honour

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Adams first female referee to receive rare honour

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Adams first female referee to receive rare honour

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Adams first female referee to receive rare honour

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Sports Officiating Summit – Registration Open
22 March 2023

From July 30–August 1, Southern California will be the center of the officiating universe as we attack the critical issues facing the industry. The post Sports Officiating Summit – Registration Open… [...]

Violet Palmer to Receive Gold Whistle Award
22 March 2023

The Gold Whistle Award is presented annually by the National Association of Sports Officials and is the industry’s highest honor. The post Violet Palmer to Receive Gold Whistle Award appeared… [...]

NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Committee announces game officials for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
20 March 2023

The Division I Basketball Committee has approved 40 game officials recommended by Chris Rastatter, the national coordinator. The post NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Committee announces game officials for Sweet 16… [...]

Former NBA referee shares what it’s like to miss a call
19 March 2023

Bob Delaney spent decades in the NBA. He sat down to talk incorrect calls, players complaints and more. The post Former NBA referee shares what it’s like to miss a… [...]

College basketball referee gets special birthday surprise from husband, who’s also an NAIA referee
17 March 2023

Husband and wife Blake and Lauren Thomas reffed games at both the men’s and women’s NAIA National Basketball Tournaments. The post College basketball referee gets special birthday surprise from husband,… [...]

Referee named for El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga
16 March 2023

Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea will be in charge of Sunday’s match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, in the race for the title. The post Referee named for El Clasico between… [...]

Video calls to allow fans window into umpires’ replay talks
16 March 2023

MLB fans will be able to watch the replay room go through different angles and be able to see who is communicating with umpires. The post Video calls to allow… [...]

Webber’s Timeout: Michigan vs. UNC 1993 NCAA Championship
15 March 2023

The 1993 NCAA men’s basketball championship game was one of the most famous college hoops game ever. Why? Because the new guard — Michigan’s Fab Five, with their distinctive black… [...]

Minnesota referee reflects on 55 years on the job: “It’s been quite the journey”
15 March 2023

John Bohmbach joined the Minneapolis Officials Association in 1973 to referee high school games and he’s never looked back. The post Minnesota referee reflects on 55 years on the job:… [...]

Hammerin’ Hank 715
15 March 2023

It was perhaps the most sacred of all of baseball’s sacred records, but when Hank Aaron launched long ball number 715, he became baseball’s new home run king, dethroning the… [...]

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