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Referee Magazine @RefereeMag

Referee magazine, THE magazine of the Officiating Industry. Rules, mechanics, philosophy - for sports officials, by sports officials.

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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!
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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/?…
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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=1b0WbWcu…
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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/?…
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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-ger…
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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/?…
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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!
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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=dYI1TJNt…
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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/?…
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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!
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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
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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=PL…
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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/?…
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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-mccutchen-…
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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/?…
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a Class A Cubs affiliate, have used dogs to deliver game balls to the home plate umpire. This pic was taken during Deuce the Dog's last game in 2014!
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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/?…
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For 50 years, Referee Magazine has shaped and been shaped by our readers. As one of the NBA’s first full-time female officials, Violet Palmer drew plenty of media attention, but she says Referee Magazine was the “belle of the ball” as far as she was concerned. Watch the full video - presented by the good people at Ump Attire - here: youtube.com/watch?v=Sj-4XRtJ…
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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. Long before the NFL, Sarah Thomas built her officiating career on composure, accountability and a willingness to meet every challenge head-on. Originally published in the February 2009 edition of Referee Magazine: referee.com/sarah-thomas-no-…
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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/?…
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