Amarillo Football Refs

Amarillo chapter of Texas Association of Sports Officials holds annual football clinic Amarillo chapter of Texas Association of Sports Officials holds annual football clinic

For umpiring recreational-league baseball in Bel Air, Md., Tom Howell IV gets $40 a game. It’s a nice way for him to earn some extra cash outside of his day job as the head of product marketing for a fintech company.

But “I would do it regardless of the money,” says the 50-year-old Howell. “There’s a dearth of umpires in general. And it would be terrible if a team wasn’t able to play because there weren’t enough umpires.”

That dearth extends well beyond baseball, touching almost every sport in recreational and school athletics. Officiating deficiencies have led to canceled games and shortened seasons. Some games are played with fewer officials, generating complaints from spectators about the quality of the officiating. Existing officials, already stretched thin, are being asked to take even more assignments, which leads to burnout and even higher turnover.

With officiating at a breaking point, experts in school athletics are pushing for changes in the way sports officials are recruited, trained and, most important, treated on the playing field.

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Friday Night Lights. The best seat in the house isn’t in the stands. It’s on the field.

Become a high school football official and be a part of the game. Serve your community, support student athletes, and experience the excitement of Texas high school football from a unique perspective.

No experience? We’ll provide the training, mentorship, and support to help you get started.

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Good Afternoon MISD Stakeholders,
Mexia ISD is requesting your assistance with an important matter.
We have recently experienced several incidents involving spectator behavior at our student events. As a result of the incidents an official complaint has been filed with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding these concerns. The UIL has been actively addressing issues related to ejections and confrontations involving spectators, players, school personnel, and officials of late.
As part of their efforts, the UIL has introduced a platform called The Texas Way, which emphasizes the importance of positive sportsmanship. I strongly encourage all of us to review this resource, as it provides valuable guidance on appropriate behavior at athletic events.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=texas+way

Thank you @ Bushland ISD

In all seriousness….. We will gladly accept anyone who wants to join us! Please DM for more information.