Referee Magazine @RefereeMag
Referee magazine, THE magazine of the Officiating Industry. Rules, mechanics, philosophy - for sports officials, by sports officials. referee.com Racine, WI Joined April 2009-
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As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
For 50 years, Referee Magazine has shaped and been shaped by our readers. Legendary former NBA Referee and and director of officials, Ed Rush discusses the evolving relationship between the NBA officiating staff and Referee magazine over the years. Watch the FULL video here: youtube.com/watch?v=KXCF7Z…
Poll: How has the VAR process at the 2026 FIFA World Cup affected the game?
Since 1976, Referee Magazine has profiled hundreds of officials across every sport and level. During our 50th Anniversary year, we’ll be sharing some of these stories each week. Dean Blandino never officiated a down, but his mastery of technology and rules helped shape instant replay for the NFL and NCAA. Originally published in the February 2011 edition of Referee Magazine. referee.com/before-the-boo…
As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
As the FIFA World Cup continues, we'd like to give a shout out to all the fantastic officials assigned to the matches. It's a tough job, but you are the best of the best at what you do. Congratulations and best of luck!
A big congratulations and best of luck to the deserving officials assigned to today's UFL Championship game in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 Eastern this afternoon. We're rooting for you!
As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
For 50 years, Referee Magazine has shaped and been shaped by our readers. Longtime NCAA D1 Baseball coordinator Tony Thompson relates how a phone call out of the blue catapulted his neutral crew concept to multiple conferences. Watch Full Video Here: youtube.com/watch?v=1b0WbW…
As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
Since 1976, Referee Magazine has profiled hundreds of officials across every sport and level. During our 50th Anniversary year, we’ll be sharing some of these stories each week. Retired MLB Umpire Gerry Davis is known for his famous plate stance, his officiating gear business and the professionalism he displayed over 5,000+ games and a Major League record 151 postseason games. Originally published in the September 2015 issue of Referee Magazine: referee.com/solid-stance-g…
As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
With Game 2 set for tonight, we want to congratulate the exceptional officials chosen to work the 2026 NHL Finals. Your hard work, preparation, and professionalism make the game possible at the highest level. Best of luck throughout the series—we’re proud of you and know the games are in great hands!
For 50 years, Referee Magazine has shaped and been shaped by our readers. Director of Education and Training for USTA Officiating and the Chief Umpire for the US Open, Andrew Walker, talks about the role Referee Magazine plays in promoting the positives of officiating, and why he feels so strongly that every USTA official receive it monthly. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=dYI1TJ…
As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
Congratulations and best of luck to the outstanding referees chosen to officiate the 2026 NBA Finals starting tonight. They are the team we're rooting for!
Don't forget to enter the May issue "Where's the Whistle" contest, running now! Enter for your chance to win a free throwback Referee T-shirt! referee.com/whistle
Presenting a new voice every week in our 50th year - brought you by the good folks at Ump Attire. We're about 1/4 of the way to 50. Catch up on insights from some of the greatest folks in officiating right here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
As part of our 50th year celebrations, over the next several weeks, we're presenting 50 Reasons to Love Officiating (in no particular order). Download the entire list of 50 Reasons in poster form for free right here: referee.com/download/43328…
Since 1976, Referee Magazine has profiled hundreds of officials across every sport and level. During our 50th Anniversary year, we’ll be sharing some of these stories each week. Monty McCutchen rose through the NBA on passion and persistence, but his story is about far more than officiating. It is about curiosity, discipline and building a full life beyond the game. Originally published in the April 2009 edition of Referee Magazine. referee.com/monty-mccutche…
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