News Archives - Referee.com https://www.referee.com Your Source For Everything Officiating Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:59:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.referee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png News Archives - Referee.com https://www.referee.com 32 32 U.S. SOCCER REFEREES SELECTED TO OFFICIATE 2023 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2023/08/tori-penso-brooke-mayo-kathryn-nesbitt-armando-villarreal-felisha-mariscal-officiate-wwc-semifinals#new_tab Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:45 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39630 Referees Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt were selected to officiate a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Semifinal.

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]]> Referees Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt were selected to officiate a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Semifinal.

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]]> The world’s youngest referee? A 10-year-old rules the pitch in Bolivia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-06/the-world-s-youngest-football-referee/102691582#new_tab Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:00:34 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39627 Erick Callejas may be just 10 years old but he has no qualms enforcing the rules as one of the few referees his age.

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]]> Erick Callejas may be just 10 years old but he has no qualms enforcing the rules as one of the few referees his age.

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]]> Gene Steratore highlights empathy and community during SVC lunch https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/sports/local_sports/former-referee-and-current-analyst-gene-steratore-highlights-empathy-and-community-during-svc-lunch/article_b0451ce1-156d-5999-8415-9912221b1796.html#new_tab Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:53 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39624 Former NFL and NCAA referee Gene Steratore shared some stories from his extensive career during a lunch at Latrobe Country Club.

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]]> Former NFL and NCAA referee Gene Steratore shared some stories from his extensive career during a lunch at Latrobe Country Club.

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]]> Violet Palmer awarded the 2023 Gold Whistle Award https://www.referee.com/2023-gold-whistle-award-violet-palmer/#new_tab Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39584 Violet Palmer was awarded the 2023 Gold Whistle Award Aug. 1 at the Celebrate Officiating Gala Sponsored by Fox40.

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]]> Violet Palmer was awarded the 2023 Gold Whistle Award Aug. 1 at the Celebrate Officiating Gala Sponsored by Fox40.

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]]> NFLRA accepts the 2023 Mel Narol Medallion https://www.referee.com/2023-mel-narol-medallion-nflra/#new_tab Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:00:11 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39582 The NFLRA was awarded the 2023 Mel Narol Medallion Aug. 1 at the Celebrate Officiating Gala Sponsored by Fox40.

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]]> The NFLRA was awarded the 2023 Mel Narol Medallion Aug. 1 at the Celebrate Officiating Gala Sponsored by Fox40.

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]]> Terry McAulay and Reggie Smith to serve as NBC college football rules analysts https://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2023/08/02/nbc-sports-names-college-football-game-announcers-for-2023-season-on-nbc-and-peacock/#new_tab Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:54 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39604 “We have our gameplan for the most extensive college football season in NBC Sports history across NBC and Peacock.”

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]]> “We have our gameplan for the most extensive college football season in NBC Sports history across NBC and Peacock.”

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]]> Historic Success at the 2023 Sports Officiating Summit https://www.referee.com/2023-sports-officiating-summit-historic-success/#new_tab Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:16 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39609 For the first time ever, 100 sports organizations from around the world threw their support behind the Sports Officiating Summit.

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]]> For the first time ever, 100 sports organizations from around the world threw their support behind the Sports Officiating Summit.

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]]> The ultimate ump gets a big honor: Babe Glumack Red Ore Rumble https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/the-ultimate-ump-gets-a-big-honor-babe-glumack-red-ore-rumble/#new_tab Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:00:24 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39621 They surprised Babe Glumack with a plaque and decision to rename the Red Ore Rumble after him.

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]]> They surprised Babe Glumack with a plaque and decision to rename the Red Ore Rumble after him.

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]]> Local referees enjoy legacy learnings from world’s elite https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/news/local-referees-enjoy-legacy-learnings-from-worlds-elite#new_tab Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:10 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39616 A focus on legacy has been a key theme underpinning the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

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]]> A focus on legacy has been a key theme underpinning the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

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]]> Angels manager Phil Nevin suspended over outburst https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38095119/angels-manager-phil-nevin-suspended-saturday-outburst#new_tab Sat, 29 Jul 2023 07:00:10 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39602 Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his outburst.

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]]> Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his outburst.

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]]> NCAA Fines West Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Coach Over Comments About Officials https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15543141/ncaa-fines-west-texas-am-mens-basketball-coach-over-comments-about-officials?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATHLCD230727002&utm_term=&oly_enc_id=6688I9223356E0P#new_tab Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39600 While addressing the media, Tom Brown made derogatory comments regarding the officiating and the selection of officials for the championship.

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]]> While addressing the media, Tom Brown made derogatory comments regarding the officiating and the selection of officials for the championship.

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]]> NFHS Begins Agreement with RefReps to Assist with Education Content for Officials https://www.nfhs.org/articles/nfhs-begins-agreement-with-refreps-to-assist-with-education-content-for-officials/#new_tab Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:46 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39592 The National Federation of State High School Associations and RefReps have entered into a three-year agreement.

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]]> The National Federation of State High School Associations and RefReps have entered into a three-year agreement.

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]]> How ACC football’s need for speed could pay off with shorter games, more engagement https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/luke-decock/article277671498.html#new_tab Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:09 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39598 ACC’s new supervisor of officiating has another idea to speed things up, and it’s what almost every fan wants to hear. Faster replay reviews.

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]]> ACC’s new supervisor of officiating has another idea to speed things up, and it’s what almost every fan wants to hear. Faster replay reviews.

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]]> History as ref announces VAR penalty at Women’s World Cup https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38039335/history-ref-announces-var-penalty-women-world-cup#new_tab Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:38 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39556 History was made between New Zealand and Norway as a referee announced the VAR decision to the crowd.

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]]> History was made between New Zealand and Norway as a referee announced the VAR decision to the crowd.

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]]> Pac-12: Violet Palmer to be honored with the 2023 Gold Whistle Award https://pac-12.com/article/2023/07/31/violet-palmer-be-honored-2023-gold-whistle-award#new_tab Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:06 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39595 Violet Palmer, the Pac-12’s coordinator of women’s basketball officials, will be honored with the Gold Whistle Award.

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]]> Violet Palmer, the Pac-12’s coordinator of women’s basketball officials, will be honored with the Gold Whistle Award.

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]]> Sports Officiating Summit: July 30-August 1 https://www.sportsofficiatingsummit.com/#new_tab Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:01 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=38819 From July 30–August 1, Southern California will be the center of the officiating universe as we attack the critical issues facing the industry.

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]]> From July 30–August 1, Southern California will be the center of the officiating universe as we attack the critical issues facing the industry.

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]]> Langley named national coordinator of women’s ice hockey officiating https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/7/20/media-center-langley-named-national-coordinator-of-womens-ice-hockey-officiating.aspx#new_tab Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:00:49 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39553 “I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead officiating efforts of women’s hockey,” Langley said.

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]]> “I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead officiating efforts of women’s hockey,” Langley said.

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]]> MLB umpire team delivers Build-a-Bear stuffed animals to Children’s Hospital patients https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/mlb-umpire-team-delivers-build-a-bear-stuffed-animals-to-upmc-childrens-hospital-patients-pittsburgh/#new_tab Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39551 Umpires say they’re happy to give back as part of the MLB umpire charity organization called ‘Umps Care.’

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]]> Umpires say they’re happy to give back as part of the MLB umpire charity organization called ‘Umps Care.’

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]]> New NFHS Officers, Board Members Elected for 2023-24 https://www.nfhs.org/articles/new-nfhs-officers-board-members-elected-for-2023-24/#new_tab Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:07 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39549 Tom Keating, the 64th president of the NFHS, began his one-year term July 2 following the NFHS Summer Meeting.

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]]> Tom Keating, the 64th president of the NFHS, began his one-year term July 2 following the NFHS Summer Meeting.

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]]> Women’s World Cup 2023 referees: Full list of officials https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/womens-world-cup-2023-referees-full-list/nqhkork3ouqpd0kyk2vlvkps#new_tab Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:30 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39547 There are 33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 video match officials manning the VAR.

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]]> There are 33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 video match officials manning the VAR.

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]]> American refs could elevate U.S. Soccer’s standing during the Women’s World Cup https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-07-17/world-cup-referees#new_tab Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:39 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39533 Everything changed last December in Qatar when four Americans were named to the officiating team for the championship game.

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]]> Everything changed last December in Qatar when four Americans were named to the officiating team for the championship game.

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]]> Diverse crew of officials working games across North Texas this coming football season https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/diverse-crew-referee-officials-working-games-across-north-texas-coming-football-season/287-6a7f65d7-f882-433a-a875-aa6d0105eec6#new_tab Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:00:01 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39542 “They are paving the way for young ladies, as we African American men are paving the way for African American males.”

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]]> “They are paving the way for young ladies, as we African American men are paving the way for African American males.”

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]]> Monty McCutchen On Referee Development: ‘We’re Here To Serve The Game’ https://www.nba.com/watch/video/monty-mccutchen-we-want-to-be-prepared?plsrc=nba&collection=2023-nba-summer-league#new_tab Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:00:23 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39531 NBA senior vice president of referee development & training Monty McCutchen talks about the developing referees.

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]]> NBA senior vice president of referee development & training Monty McCutchen talks about the developing referees.

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]]> Patriot League Announces Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials https://patriotleague.org/news/2023/7/17/-patriot-league-announces-michael-schmidt-as-supervisor-of-womens-basketball-officials.aspx#new_tab Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:51 +0000 https://www.referee.com/?p=39529 The Patriot League’s named Michael Schmidt as their Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials.

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]]> The Patriot League’s named Michael Schmidt as their Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials.

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