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Presenting a new voice every week in our 50th year - 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=…

Have you booked your room for the 2026 Sports Officiating Summit yet? We've secured INCREDIBLE rates at our host hotel the Amway Grand. Make your reservation before the block closes! Book here: book.passkey.com/event/51118085…

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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…

Have you entered the "Where's the Whistle" contest this month yet? Join these winners (Anthony Collins, Trevor Baker, Tom Becker, and many more!) for your chance to win a free throwback Referee T-shirt! referee.com/whistle

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. Ronnie Foxcroft, Vice President of Fox 40 World talks about the partnership with Referee and the people who make both organizations run. See his full video and more - all brought to you by the good people at Ump Attire - here: youtube.com/watch?v=eyp4-v…

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. From the drag-strip to the diamond and everywhere else, Jay Miner has lived his life with the pedal to the metal. Originally published in the May 2019 edition of Referee Magazine. referee.com/major-miner-ja…

New "Where's the Whistle" contest is running now! Enter for your chance to win a free throwback Referee T-shirt! referee.com/whistle

Celebrate 50 years of Referee magazine with a subscription for 50% off! Current subscribers can extend their subscriptions for this same great price. subscribe.referee.com/REF/?f=DISC50&…

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Umpire Jody Vick tries to stay dry while calling this play at second base during a Junior League Baseball Tournament in Juneau, Alaska, several seasons ago. And yes, the game was eventually postponed due to rain!

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…

The May 2026 issue is out now! Don't miss these great features: - Everything you need to know about the new ABS Challenge System - A look at the NCAA’s guidance on protecting your digital footprint - The difference between present and prepared for baseball - Complete listings of all college football playoff assignments - Win a T-shirt in the "Where's the Whistle" contest! - Turning basketball film sessions into your most valuable training tool - What does the law say about enforcing rules? - Much MORE!

Presenting a new voice every week in our 50th year - 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…

Presenting a new voice every week in our 50th year - 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=…

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. Violet Palmer’s path to the NBA was not slow or ordinary. It was bold, fast and history-making from the start. Originally published in the January 2000 edition of Referee Magazine. referee.com/violet-palmer-…

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The concept of whether high school football officiating is better when a crew stays together throughout the season or if individual officials are assigned to form a crew each game was a hot topic in the 1990s. Referee tackled the topic in our October 1997 edition with a feature story titled "To Crew or Not to Crew," and we gathered a local high school football crew to pose on a "crew" at the University of Wisconsin in Madison to capture this iconic image.