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THINGS NO OFFICIAL HAS EVER ACCOMPLISHED

Referee.com There are a few things that no official has ever accomplished. By fully understanding the following feats cannot be ...

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM TAPPS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BRYAN BUNSELMEYER

Please click HERE To view a video message for all Football Officials from Bryan Bunselmeyer, TAPPS Executive Director.

VOLLEYBALL COMMENTS ON THE RULES – 2026-27

4‑2‑1a, 4‑2‑1i(3) (NEW), 4‑2‑2 — The libero must be easily distinguishable from their teammates on the court. Permitting liberos to ...

2026 TASO VOLLEYBALL UNIFORM POLICY

The TASO Volleyball 2026 Uniform Policy may be reviewed and downloaded here: 2026 Volleyball Uniform Policy

SHORTEN YOUR LEARNING CURVE

Referee.com As a young or newer referee works to master the art of officiating, she or he soon finds out ...

2026-2027 BASEBALL OFF-SEASON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The TASO Baseball Board of Directors will hold their off‑season 2026‑2027 Board of Directors meeting on July 31 – August ...

BASKETBALL COMMENTS ON THE RULES – 2026-27

5‑9‑5 — The addition of the .3‑second requirement provides consistency for end‑of‑period timing situations involving throw‑ins and unsuccessful free throws. ...

PROPER THREE-PERSON ROTATIONS RELY ON SCIENCE AND ART

Referee.com As more states and officials’ associations transition to three‑person mechanics, lead officials need to become more active and recognize when to rotate ...

A SHARP SIGNAL SPEAKS VOLUMES

Referee.com Every official knows the feeling — a buzzer‑beater sails through the net, the crowd erupts but before the shot ...

NFHS SOFTBALL 2027 RULE CHANGES

1‑9‑6 EXCEPTION: A coach may use an electronic device for one‑way communication from the dugout to the pitcher and the catcher ...

NFHS 2027 BASEBALL RULE CHANGES

1‑2‑9: The Field Change: ART. 9 . . . Effective January 1, 2027, the double first base or a larger ...

OFFICIATING TIP

Always mentally rehearse your game/match

2026 TGCA All-Star Match – Volleyball

2026 TGCA All‑Star Match Arlington Martin HS (location subject to change) Friday July 17th: 1A – 4A Saturday July 18th: ...

2026‑27 VOLLEYBALL RULES CHANGES

2026‑27 VOLLEYBALL RULES CHANGES 4‑2‑1a, 4‑2‑1i(3) (NEW), 4‑2‑2: Libero uniform bottoms may be any color and no longer must match ...

OFFICIATING TIP

“Choose wisely what to hear and when to respond”

VOLLEYBALL REFEREE STAND SAFETY: PREVENT DISASTER WITH STANDARD CHECKS

by Brad Tittrington Volleyball referee stand safety must be part of every prematch routine to ensure a secure officiating environment. ...