Learn How To Make The Call

2018-19 "Be The Referee" 

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  • Week of Aug. 20 - 2018 Football Rules Changes - Listen/Download - Read
  • Week of Aug. 27 - 40-Second Play Clock - Listen/Download - Read
  • Week of Sept. 3 - You Make The Call - Face Guarding - Listen/Download - Read
  • Week of Sept. 10 - 2018-19 Soccer Rules Change - Listen/Download - Read
  • Week of Sept. 17 - Uncatchable Pass - Listen - Read
  • Week of Sept. 24 - Did You Know? Kick Off Option - Listen - Read
  • Week of Oct. 1 - Always First & Goal in OT - Listen - Read
  • Week of Oct. 8 - What Officials Don't Do - Listen - Read
  • Week of Oct. 15 - Punts & Missed Field Goals - Listen - Read
  • Week of Oct. 22 - Trickery & Communication - Listen - Read
  • Week of Oct. 29 - Overtime Differences - Listen - Read
  • Week of Nov. 5 - Seven-Person Football Crews - Listen - Read
  • Week of Nov. 12 - YMTC - Sleeper Play - Listen - Read
  • Week of Nov. 19 - Video Review, Part One - Listen - Read
  • Week of Nov. 26 - Video Review, Part Two - Listen - Read
  • Week of Dec. 4 - Coaching Box Expansion - Listen - Read
  • Week of Dec. 11 - Basketball Uniform Safety - Listen - Read
  • Week of Dec. 18 - YMTC - Over The Backboard - Listen - Read
  • Week of Dec. 24 - Misunderstood Rules - Stalling In Wrestling - Listen - Read
  • Week of Dec. 31 - Misunderstood Rules - Sliding In Basketball - Listen - Read
  • Week of Jan. 7 - Misunderstood Rules - Tripping In Ice Hockey - Listen - Read
  • Week of Jan. 14 - YMTC - Ten-Second Clock Reset - Listen - Read
  • Week of Jan. 21 - Required Hockey Equipment - Listen - Read
  • Week of Jan. 28 - YMTC - Backcourt Violation Or Not - Listen - Read
  • Week of Feb. 4 - Basketball Officials-Coaches Communication Committee - Listen - Read
  • Week of Feb. 11 - Because They Love It - Listen - Read
  • Week of Feb. 18 - YMTC - Controlling Loose Ball - Listen - Read
  • Week of Feb. 25 - Under The Bus - Listen - Read
  • Week of March 4 - Primary Areas - Listen - Read
  • Week of March 11 - YMTC - Simultaneous Basket Interference - Listen - Read
  • Week of March 18 - Instant Replay In Basketball - Listen - Read
  • Week of April 24 - Softball Rules Change - Listen - Read
  • Week of May 1 - Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes - Listen - Read
  • Week of May 7 - YMTC - Pitch Bounces In Front Of Plate - ListenRead
  • Week of May 15 - YMTC - Lodged Ball - Listen - Read
  • Week of May 21 - Girls Lacrosse Rule Change - Listen - Read
  • Week of June 4 - Summer Camps - Listen - Read

"Be The Referee" is a series of one-minute messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials. Click logo above or text below for current year editions.