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01Feb
How To Become A Volleyball Official
Volleyball’s popularity and participation levels are increasing and so is the need for indoor and beach volleyball officials. Volleyball is also a sport you can officiate year-round via youth, school, club, adult recreation and other contests, thus there is a higher earning potential than other sports. Things To Consider Physical Demands Volleyball is generally officiated by two referees and two line […]
01Feb
How To Become A Baseball Official
America’s pastime has a long and storied history and every part of that history includes the umpires that make the games possible. Things To Consider Physical Demands The biggest thing you must be physically prepared for is having to stand several hours on end, occasionally in high heat. If you’re working the plate, bending your […]
01Feb
How To Become A Basketball Official
Basketball officiating is great if you are interested in being constantly active and closely involved with the game action. Basketball is also a sport you can officiate nearly year-round via school, club, AAU and amateur contests and therefore has a higher earning potential than many other sports. Things To Consider Physical Demands Basketball officials are […]
01Feb
How To Become A Soccer Official
The most popular sport in the world has been gaining popularity in the U.S. for decades. That has led to an increased demand for soccer referees at every level. Opportunity abounds to get involved at the youth level and to upgrade to High School and beyond. Things To Consider Physical Demands As a soccer official […]
01Feb
How To Become A Football Official
Things To Consider Physical Demands As a football official you will be constantly on your feet. Good vision is also essential because you may be watching the action from a distance and often at night. Quick reactions and speed are necessary, so you can get out of players’ way and move with the action to […]
01Feb
How Much Does a High School Referee Make?
Should I Become a Professional Referee? Referees are sports officials who preside over games and enforce the rules at recreational or competitive sporting events. In accordance with the rules of the game, referees detect infractions, monitor player safety, track time and assess penalties. Many pressures may be associated with this occupation, since those involved often […]
01Feb
How Much Does a High School Referee Make?
Sports are more popular than ever in high schools, and these institutions need referees to officiate at football, soccer and field hockey games as well as wrestling matches. High school referees enforce the rules of the games, calling penalties when necessary. They also keep track of time and field positions and check and dry equipment […]
30Jan
Focus on the Feet
There are those who proclaim that the block/charge call is the most difficult in basketball. Consistently getting traveling rulings right at the end of a dribble with rapidly moving players in congested areas is much more difficult. That situation also occurs much more often than the block/charge situation. Fundamentals. To judge traveling accurately, you need […]
30Jan
Outlook
Employment for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is expected to grow by 8 percent, faster than the average for all careers, through 2029, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The coronavirus pandemic, however, has impacted all sports, with many team sports cancelled earlier in 2020. Baseball, basketball, hockey, and other sports have […]
30Jan
Work Environment
Professional officials work in front of huge crowds. Their judgments and decisions are scrutinized by the fans in the stadium and by millions of fans watching at home. Professional football officials work one game a week, while baseball umpires may work up to six games a week. Some football stadiums are outdoors, and football officials […]