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2018-2021 - over 50k high school referees quit. 2022 - RefReps helped over 7k new officials get started. #peytonmanning #referee #becomeanofficial #officiating #sports #sportsbiz #sportsnews #getready #sportscontent #basketball #football #baseball #youthsports #broncos #colts

Shoutout to the students at Bartlett High School! Richard Pearson visited the #RefReps class to discuss the importance of officiating, career paths in MA. Read more: linpub.blob.core.windows.net/pdf/2/40e640a7… @MIAA033 @bartlett_sports #MIAA #MAofficiating #BartlettHigh #education

We are teaming up with @WIAAWI to grow the next generation of officials in Wisconsin! The goal? To tackle the official shortage by bringing video-based officiating education to high schools statewide. Read more: wiaawi.org/News/News-Arti… #RefReps #WIAA

With postseason college basketball kicking off this week, we will be running a tournament of our own! Each of our sports officiating courses are facing off, and you get to decide who wins! Place your votes on our Instagram story (@RefRepsPlay) during the tourney! #MarchMadness

Thanks to the Health/PE leadership @Naperville203 for another excellent Phil Lawler DuPage Co. Institute. The RefReps team and a few of our ⭐️ teachers at Downers Grove N and Grayslake Central shared how students can become the next generation of great sports offiials! @IHSA_IL

Congrats to these 20 new officials, they put in the work to get here. see you on the field!

Bartlett HS @RefReps Officiating class. 20 students strong! @NFHS_Org @DanaPappasNFHS @RefRepsKyle @bartlett_sports @MIAA033

New on The RefReps Playbook: @krisdlovingsr shares insights on mentorship, purpose, and developing the next generation of sports officials. His story highlights the impact officiating can have beyond the game. Read more: refreps.com/post/serving-t… #Blog #Refereeing #Mentorship

Ohio sports are at a breaking point. Officials face unacceptable abuse from youth to high school. #HB79 pushes for steeper fines & service for anyone who assaults an official. Violence is NEVER the solution, our refs deserve safety. #ProtectOurRefs fox8.com/news/ohio-lawm…

Congrats to Bobby Esposito and Brendan Lewis for being selected to officiate the sled hockey tournament at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, which run from March 6th through March 15. teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/s… #Paralympics #MilanCortina2026 #SledHockey #TeamUSA

Big news for @RoswellSchools! 64 students earned basketball/soccer officiating certifications this semester, with many already working paid games at the rec center. Congratulations to the students on their hard work and professional certifications! #RISD #RefReps #Officiating

I attempted to capture what an incredible person Terry Wymer was. Thank you to @RefereeMag for the opportunity to share my story. @RefObserver17 @OffyHuman @NCAA

From 40 years of officiating to a three-generation legacy, Bill Cain Jr., Bill Cain III, and Bill Cain IV are setting a new standard for what it means to keep it in the family. They got the opportunity to share the stripes on the same court: 29news.com/2026/02/16/gra… #RefReps

We love helping Houston students master officiating. Through training with the @HoustonRockets, @BGC_GreaterHOU, & Houston Parks, they're gaining the confidence to lead. Shoutout to Coach Ed & Ricky Gomez! #Refreps #HoustonRockets

Relocation can reshape an officiating career. In our latest blog, Mark Baltz shares how moving states forced him to rebuild his reputation, develop patience, and grow as a sports official. 🔗 Read more: refreps.com/post/relocatio… #referee #blog #NFL #RefReps

Huge congrats to Ashley Sanders for becoming the first @MissouriState student to earn All-American honors in flag football officiating at @NIRSA. From campus intramurals to the national stage! news.missouristate.edu/2026/02/12/ash… #WomenInSports #RefReps

Interested in offering Sports Officiating as a school-day elective? Register for this week’s informational webinars for your state to explore how to get started. Reach out to your state association to register. @IHSAA @IHSA_IL @KSHSAA @ASAA_org @OHSAASports @MIAA033

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State associations across the country are stepping up to address the shortage of sports officials by partnering with RefReps to bring officiating education into schools. @MSHSAAOrg, @MSHSL, @MHSAA, @OHSAASports. Here are this week’s upcoming informational webinars!

The battle for Olympic gold will be decided by more than just talent. As NHL stars return to the world stage, a critical shift in officiating standards will redefine how the game is played and won. nytimes.com/athletic/70364… #NHL #IceHockey #WinterOlympics2026 #officiating

Meet Samantha Withrow, the first and only female wrestling official in NC east of Raleigh. From state champ to powerhouse official, she’s proving the mat is for everyone. thewashingtondailynews.com/sports/one-of-… #WomenInSports #NCWrestling #Refreps #officiating