2023-24 Be The Referee Episodes
2023-24 "Be the Referee"
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- Week of June 4 - Soccer Offside - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 28 - Appeal Play - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 21 - Lacrosse Foul in CSA - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 14 - Avoiding the Tag - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 7 - Baseball Pitch Count - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 30 - Boys Lacrosse Helmets - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 23 - Softball Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 16 - Soccer Red Card - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 9 - Batted Ball Hits Runner - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 12 and March 19 - Basketball Replay - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 5 - Hockey Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of February 27 - Less then 5 - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of February 20 - Air Ball - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of February 13 - Competitive Cheer - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of February 6 - Hockey Penalties - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of January 30 - Wrestling Tie-breakers - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of January 23 - Wrestling Technology - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of January 9 - Three Seconds - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of December 19 - Unsuspecting Hockey Hits - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of December 12 - No More One-And-One's - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of November 21 - 11-Player Football Finals Replay - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of November 14 - Volleyball Unplayable Areas - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of November 7 - Pass/Kick off Crossbar - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of October 31 - Cross Country Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of October 24 - Soccer OT - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of October 17 - Tennis Spin - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of October 10 - Blocked Kick - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of October 3 - Double and Lift - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of September 26 - Registration - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of September 19 - Animal Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of September 12 - Feet Rule on Soccer Throw-In - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of September 5 - Volleyball Jewelry - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of August 29 - Football Similarities - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of August 22 - Football Differences - Listen/Download - Read
2022-23 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Week of June 13 - Missing the Base - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of June 6 - Softball Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 30 - Registration - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 23 - Soccer Offsides - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 16 - Track & Field Exchange Zones - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 9 - Girls Lacrosse Self-Start - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of May 2 - Baseball/Softball Overthrow - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 25 - Fifth-Quarter/Third-Half Rule - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 18 - Soccer Referee in Play? - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of April 11 - Softball Strikeout - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 14 - Basketball Replay - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 7 - Hockey OT - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 28 - Baker Bowling - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 21 - Ski Finish - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 14 - Swimming Touchpads - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 7 - Wrestling Out-of-Bounds - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 31 - Over the Back - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 24 - Competitive Cheer Judges - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 17 - More Lines - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 10 - On The Line - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 3 - Basketball Measurements - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 13 - Pregame Dunks - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 6 - Gymnastics Judges - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 22 - Football Replay - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 16 - Back Row Illegal Blocker - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 9 - Swim Turn Judges - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 2 - Soccer Referee Jersey Colors - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 25 - Cross Country Tie-Breaker - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 18 - Soccer Shootouts - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 11 - Safety in Endzone - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 4 - Overtime Penalty - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 27 - Kickoff Goal - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 20 - Soccer Timing - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 13 - Volleyball Replays - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 6 - Switching Sides - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Aug. 30 - Play Clock - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Aug. 23 - Intentional Grounding - Listen/Download - Read
2021-22 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Week of Feb. 15 - Hockey Delayed Offside - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 22 - Wrestling Start Position - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 8 - BB Timeout - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 1 - BB Video Review - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 25 - Wrestling Inspections - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 18 - Three Seconds - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 11 - Held Ball or Travel - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 21- Backcourt Violation - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 14 - Ball Over Backboard - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 7 - Winter Officials Mechanics - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 23 - Instant Replay - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 16 - Tourney Selection - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 2 - Receiver Carried Out of End Zone - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 26- Volleyball Back Row Block - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 19 - Soccer Disallowed Goal - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 28 - Field Goal Falls Short - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 21 - Volleyball Obstruction - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 14 - Catch or No Catch - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 7 - Intentional Grounding - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Aug. 31 - Pass Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Aug. 24 - Protocols and Mechanics - Listen/Download - Read
2020-21 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Week of Nov. 9 - Tournament Selection - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 2 - You Make The Call - Missed Field Goals - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 26 - Automatic First Downs - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 19 - You Make The Call - Illegal Kick - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 12 - Toe The Line On Penalty Kicks - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 5 - Football Rules Change - Disconcerting Acts - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 29 - Soccer Rules Change - Ball Hits Referee - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 22 - Clocking The Ball From The Shotgun - Listen/Download - Read
2019-20 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Week of Aug. 26 - 40-Second Play Clock - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 3 - Football Safety Rules - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 10 - Curbing Gamesmanship By Substitution - Listen'/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 17 - Swimming Finishing Touch - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 24 - You Make The Overtime Call - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 1 - No Tackle Box - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 7 - Golf Rule Changes - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 14 - YMTC - Catch Momentum - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 21 - Automatic First Downs - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 28 - The Most Important Line - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 4 - Officials Playlist - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 11 - Sideline Safety - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 18 - Football Video Review - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 25 - More Injury Time - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 2 - Video Review A Success - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 9 - Ratings - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 16 - YMTC - Alternating Possession - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 6 - Basketball Pregame Meeting - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 13 - New Wrestling Tie-Breaker - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 20 - Backboards & Goaltending - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 27 - Cheer Safety - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 3 - New Resource - Hockey Rules Chart - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 10 - YMTC - Held Ball or Traveling - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 17 - Basketball Officials Manual - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 24 - Clarifying Takedowns - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 2 - Misunderstood Rules - Three Seconds - Listen/Download - Read
2018-19 Be the Referee Episodes
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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 - Listen- Read
- 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
2017-18 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Week of Aug. 21 - Blind Side Blocks - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Aug. 28 - Pop-Up Onside Kicks - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 4 - Other Football Rules Changes - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 11 - Always Stay Registered - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 18 - Preparation For Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 25 - Misunderstood Football Rules-Kicking - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 2 - Athletic Empty Nesters - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 16 - Goal Line Rules - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 23 - Helmet Comes Off - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 30 - The Survey Says - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 6 - Hurdling - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 13 - Toughest Call - Pass Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 20 - Ejections - Listen - Read
- Week of Nov. 27 - Wrestling Weight Monitoring - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 4 - Dive On The Floor - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Dec. 11 - Mentoring New Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Weeks of Dec 18-25 - Coaches Responsible For Equipment - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 2 - Why No Shot Clock - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 9 - Ice Hockey - Safe & Sound - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 15 - Behavior Warning - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 22 - Points At The Edge Of The Mat - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Jan. 29 - Calling Intentional Fouls - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 5 - National Playing Rules Process - Listen/Download - Read\
- Week of Feb. 12 - Dog Days of February - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 19 - Block/Charge Calls - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Feb. 25 - Dive On The Floor - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 5 - Deciding The Game - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 12 - We Get Letters! - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of March 19 - Selecting Finals Officials - Listen/Download- Read
2016-17 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Aug. 22 - Clipping In The Free Blocking Zone - Listen/Download - Read
- Aug. 29 - Play Clock Experiment - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 5 - Equipment Covering The Knees - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 12 - Concussions - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 19 - YMTC - Returning Kickoffs - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 26 - Preparation For Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 3 - Soccer Penalty Kick Change - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 10 - Untimed Down - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 17 - Point After Touchdown - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 24 - Help Us Retain Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 31 - The Goal Line - Listen/Download - Read
- Nov. 7 - Uncatchable Pass - Listen - Read
- Nov. 14 - Automatic First Downs - Listen - Read
- Nov. 21 - YMTC - Sleeper Play - Listen - Read
- Nov. 28 - Registration, Part One - Listen - Read
- Dec. 5 - Registration, Part Two - Listen - Read
- Dec. 12 - Video Review, Part One - Listen - Read
- Dec. 19 & 26 - Video Review, Part Two - Listen - Read
- Jan. 3 - Ratings - Listen - Read
- Jan. 9 - Free Throw Change - Listen - Read
- Jan. 16 - Ice Hockey Overtime - Listen - Read
- Jan. 23 - Post Play - Listen - Read
- Jan. 30 - Wrestling & Technology - Listen - Read
- Feb. 6 - Ejections - Listen - Read
- Feb. 13 - Recruiting Officials - Listen - Read
- Feb. 20 - Pitch Counts - Listen - Read
- Feb. 27 - Deciding The Game - Listen - Read
- March 6 - Hockey Hits - Listen - Read
- March 13 - Under The Bus - Listen - Read
- March 20 - Officials Reports - Listen - Read
2015-16 Be the Referee Episodes
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- Aug. 24 - Make The Call-Missed Field Goal - Listen/Download - Read
- Aug. 31 - Spearing - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 7 - Correcting A Down - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 14 - Automatic First Downs - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 21 - Concussions - Listen/Download - Read
- Sept. 28 - Kick Returns - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 5 - Playoff Selection - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 12 - Make The Call-Intentional Grounding - Listen/Download - Read
- Oct. 26 - Officials Demographics - Listen/Download - Read
- Nov. 2 - Make The Call-Personal Fouls - Listen/Download - Read
- Nov. 9 - Seven-Person Football Mechanics - Listen/Download - Read
- Nov. 16 - Trick Plays - Listen/Download - Read
- Nov. 23 - Pregame Communication - Listen/Download - Read
- Dec. 9 - Basketball Excessive Contact - Listen/Download - Read
- Dec. 17 - Basketball Communication - Listen/Download - Read
- Dec. 21 - Instant Replay In Basketball - Listen/Download - Read
- Dec. 28 - Respect For Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Jan. 4 - Wrestling Weight Monitoring - Listen/Download - Read
- Jan. 11 - Recruiting Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Jan. 18 - Options For Hockey Officials - Listen/Download - Read
- Jan. 25 - Dive On The Floor - Listen/Download - Read
- Feb. 1 - Block/Charge Calls - Listen/Download - Read
- Feb. 8 - Primary Areas - Listen - Read
- Feb. 15 - Cheer Safety - Listen - Read
- Feb. 22 - Deciding The Game - Listen - Read
- Feb. 29 - Three Seconds - Listen/Download - Read
- March 7 - Ball Stuck On The Rim - Listen/Download - Read
- March 14 - Block-Charge - Listen/Download - Read
- March 21 - Use of the Monitor - Listen/Download - Read
- April 11 - No Instant Replay In Baseball/Softball - Listen/Download - Read
- April 18 - Legacy Program - Listen/Download - Read
- April 25 - Norris Award Winner Linda Hoover - Listen/Download - Read
- May 2 - You Make The Call - Home Run or Not? - Listen/Download - Read
- May 9 - Baseball Pitch Counts - Listen/Download - Read
- May 16 - You Make The Call - Wooden Bats - Listen/Download - Read
- May 23- Slide Rule - Listen/Download - Read
- May 30 - You Make The Call - Does The Run Count? - Listen/Download - Read
- June 6 - Summer Camp - Listen/Download - Read
- June 13 - Registration for 2016-17 - Listen/Download - Read
2014-15 Be the Referee Episodes
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- June 15 - Use Of Electronic Devices - Listen/Download - Read
- June 8 - Pitcher Arm Care - Listen/Download - Read
- June 1 - Bat Safety - Listen/Download - Read
- May 25 - Balks - Listen/Download - Read
- May 18 - Baseball Pace of Play - Listen/Download - Read
- May 11 - Fair of Foul Ball - Listen/Download - Read
- May 4 - Non-Glare Batting Helmets - Listen/Download - Read
- April 27 - Vern Norris Award - Listen - Read
- March 23 - Deciding The Game - Listen - Read
- March 16 - Block-Charge Call - Listen - Read
- March 9 - Dive On The Floor - Listen - Read
- March 2 - Primary Areas - Listen - Read
- Feb. 23 - Too Much TV - Listen - Read
- Feb. 16 - Video Clip Library - Listen - Read
- Feb. 9 - Cheer Safety - Listen - Read
- Feb. 2 - Basketball PA Announcers - Listen - Read
- Jan. 26 - Wrestling Health Concerns - Listen - Read
- Jan. 19 - Basketball Physical Contact - Listen - Read
- Jan. 12 - Video Review, Part Two - Listen - Read
- Jan. 5 - Video Review, Part One - Listen - Read
- Dec. 29 - Ratings - Listen - Read
- Dec. 22 - Ice Hockey Safety - Listen - Read
- Dec. 15 - Registration, Part Two - Listen - Read
- Dec. 8 - Registration, Part One - Listen - Read
- Dec. 1 - Legacy Program - Listen - Read
- Nov. 24 - Sideline Management - Listen - Read
- Nov. 17 - Seven-Person Mechanics - Listen - Read
- Nov. 10 - Blocking Below The Waist - Listen - Read
- Nov. 3 - Tournament Selection - Listen - Read
- Oct. 27 - Uncatchable Pass - Listen - Read
- Oct. 20 - Preparation For Officials - Listen - Read
- Oct. 13 - Automatic First Downs - Listen - Read
- Oct. 6 - Officials & Injuries - Listen - Read
- Sept. 29 - Overtime - Listen - Read
- Sept. 22 - Field Goals - Listen - Read
- Sept. 15 - Tackle Box - Listen- Read
- Sept. 8 - Pass Interference - Listen- Read
- Sept. 1 - Concussions - Listen - Read
- Aug. 25 - Targeting - Listen - Read