Officials Archive

3-3-1 PEN: Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending playe...

1-5-1d(5)a: Further clarified the required specifications for the tooth and mouth protector. Rationale: Completely c...

In most sports, officials and athletes share the same competition area within the playing boundaries. That arrangem...

Have you been in the locker room with an official that said, “Why do I need to shine my shoes? They are just going ...

Officials are an important part of education-based athletics as they help ensure that fair competitions take place in...

The list of officiating concerns at the high school level continues to rise – from pay-scale concerns, to safety of...

A recent conversation with some non-officiating friends included the question, “How many officials do you have in a...

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) delivered its one millionth online education cours...

At it's November 12 meeting, the Tennessee Secondary School Activities Association (TSSAA) voted unanimously to condu...

The coach/official relationship is a challenge in every sporting contest. From the coaches meeting prior to the con...