State By State Independent Contractor Unemployment Resources
State by state, the impact of the recent CARES Act will affect sports officials differently. It is our ultimate goal to provide you...
Game Changing Survey Results from 35,813 Officiating Voices
The National Officiating Survey powered by Referee.com is the most comprehensive officiating survey ever completed.
2024 Sports Officiating Summit Registration
The center of the officiating universe will be Atlanta July 28-30, 2024. Register now!
USA Pickleball and NASO Announce Partnership Agreement
USA Pickleball officials are joining NASO under NASO’s group membership program.
PRO Insight: Preparing for in-stadium announcements
Our goal was to improve the experience for fans, and the feedback we have received from around the world has been positive.
NBA fines Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert $75,000
Gobert made inappropriate and unprofessional gestures that questions the integrity of the league and its game officials.
NFHS Voice: Unacceptable Behavior at Sporting Events
Unacceptable behavior at high school sporting events – it’s still happening. And much continues to be directed at contest officials.
Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop referee abuse?
Multiple approaches are needed to stem vitriol aimed at officials but it is clear that examples need to be set at the top.
Sources: John Parry leaving ESPN for new role with Bills
ESPN NFL rules analyst John Parry is leaving the network to take a job with the Buffalo Bills, multiple sources confirmed.
2024-25 High School Basketball Rules Changes
A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added for the 2024-25 season.
WNBA announces rules changes for 2024 season
The WNBA implemented the Coach’s Challenge and timeout format for the 2024 season.
Webb: Premier League referees set to explain VAR decisions
Explanations would only be announced when a referee has visited the pitch-side monitor.
High School Wrestling Rule Changes
Beginning with the 2024-25 season, high school wrestlers will be inbounds with only one point of contact.
NFL Hires New Officials, Walt Anderson in a New Role
The National Football League is pleased to announce the addition of five new officials to its roster for the 2024 season.
36 officials for 2024 NBA Playoffs
The officials on the playoff roster average 16.2 years of NBA experience, with 28 having 10 or more years.
MSHSL: 2024 Officials Distinguished Service Awards
The Minnesota State High School League annually recognizes contest officials who show commitment and excellence.
Obituary: Rogers Redding
Longtime SEC football referee, and later national coordinator of football officials, Rogers Redding has died at age 81.
Men’s basketball officiating consortium taps John Higgins
The Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic, and WCC will join the Big 12 and Missouri Valley men’s basketball officiating consortium.
NFHS: Flag Football Expanding Nationwide
As a result of this recent growth, the NFHS has been asked to consider publishing national playing rules for flag football.
Bob Delaney: Hiding In Plain Sight
Retired NBA referee and former undercover New Jersey state trooper Bob Delaney talks with Nick Nanton about his incredible careers.
11 ejections occur after collision at plate
After a tag out at home, both benches clear resulting in 11 ejections.
Three American Referees Selected for 2024 Paris Olympics Soccer
Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt have been appointed as match officials for Paris 2024.
Umps honor ‘deeply missed’ coworker with patch
Umpires will be wearing "JP" patches on their hats, paying tribute to the impact of Jay Pierce on the profession.
Pernetti Named Commissioner of the American Athletic Conference
Tim Pernetti has been named the second commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. His tenure will begin in June.
Officials for 2024 Women’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Penny Davis.
