Welcome
Sports Collaboration is a site dedicated to supporting officials in their sports officiating journey.
Check out the Behind the Whistle podcast to hear from various officials about why they officiate and some of the key characteristics that are required by officials. You'll also hear about their own journey and how their passion for their chosen sport has impacted on their lives and careers
Interested in becoming an official? Check out the Directory to locate an association in your area to start to your journey in officials.
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Sports & Association Listings
A directory of sports and associations in your area with contact details that you can use to reach out to those associations.
Behind the Whistle Podcast
“Behind the Whistle” is a weekly podcast where we talk to sports officials about their personal officiating journey.
Officiate American Football?
Check out our easy to read and referenced full set of International Federation of American Football Rules and Mechanics, with videos.News and Articles
Dec / 2023
For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen
Dec / 2023
For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen
Dec / 2023
For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen
Dec / 2023
For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen
Nov / 2023
Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL
Nov / 2023
Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL
Nov / 2023
Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL
Nov / 2023
Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL
Nov / 2023
Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia
Nov / 2023
Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia
Nov / 2023
Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia
Nov / 2023
Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia
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NFL teams were informed in a memo Wednesday that the collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of May. The post NFL & NFLRA CBA to Expire appeared first on [...]
A basketball captains meeting plays a critical role in setting expectations and building respect before the game ever begins. So much time is spent teaching young officials about rules knowledge, [...]
FIFA is expanding the powers of VAR for the 2026 World Cup to include rulings on second yellow cards and corner kick decisions. The post Major VAR Changes for 2026 [...]
Volleyball referee stand safety must be part of every prematch routine to ensure a secure officiating environment. Referees have a tough job. They have to make hundreds, if not thousands, [...]
The Big 12 Conference announced a partnership with the NFL that is designed to strengthen the entire football ecosystem. The post Big 12 Strategic Partnership With NFL appeared first on [...]
Successful officials are approachable and are good listeners. They recognize they have two ears and one mouth and they use them in that proportion. Coaches are turned off by officials [...]
Kramer served as SEC commissioner from 1990 through 2002. He was the first to imagine a conference title game & the BCS. The post Roy Kramer, SEC Commissioner and BCS [...]
An inaugural Officiating Summit brought together coaches, administrators, officials, and officiating coordinators. The post PSAC Hosts Inaugural Officiating Summit appeared first on Referee.com. [...]
It’s easy to get caught up in chasing the next assignment, the next postseason opportunity, the next rung on the ladder. But every now and then, it’s worth pausing to [...]
Drew Fischer is the MLS Referee of the Year and Cory Richardson is the MLS Assistant Referee of the Year. The post MLS Referee & Assistant Referee of the Year [...]
