JUN 19
2023
2023
NEVER SAY, “THAT’S THE RULE.”
Hiding behind a formal definition seems like a smokescreen. Instead, explain observed pointily, briefly, using logic to clarify.
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THANK YOU, VETERANS!!
THE TEXAS WAY – OFFICIALS
“The Texas Way” is an initiative created to improve sportsmanship at the middle and high school level directed to coaches ...
TASO ABUSE OF OFFICIALS POLICY
All‑Sports Board of Directors is very concerned with the number of incidents of excessive verbal abuse directed toward our members, ...
ALLWAYS BE RECRUITING!
Recently, the Kinesiology Department with South Texas College in McAllen, Texas, hosted the Fall 2023 Kinesiology Symposium for all Kinesiology ...
OFFICIALS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
By John Arbter woodctystringer@gmail.com “We are aging out,” stated Trinity Valley Volleyball Official Association (TVVOA) president Michele Bradshaw. This simple ...
TASO – UIL PARTNER TO RECOGNIZE SCHOOLS SPORTSMANSHIP
We are all aware of the many challenges regarding sportsmanship across our great state. However, we are also aware that ...
PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TOPS EIGHT MILLION FOR FIRST TIME IN 2023-24
nfh news More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023‑24 school year – an all‑time ...
BECOME UNFLAPPABLE WITH EMOTIONAL CONTROL
by Referee When people say, “There’s no need to get emotional,” that’s probably more true for officials than for the ...
FIRST ALL-BLACK CREW TO UMPIRE RICKWOOD FIELD GAME
by Jason Foster @ByJasonFoster Rickwood Field will see history in multiple ways when the Cardinals take on the Giants on ...
FOOTBALL ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 2-3, 2024 IN ABILENE, TX
The Football Division Annual Meeting will be held at the Abilene Convention Center in Abilene, TX on August 2‑3, 2024. ...
MESSAGE FROM TAPPS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRYAN BUNSELMEYER
Click HERE for a special message from TAPPS Executive Director Bryan Bunselmeyer
SELF-EVALUATION IS CRITICAL
Referee.com Having both the ability and willingness to self‑evaluate is critical to becoming a better referee. Whether you do youth, ...