Resources for Officials
Free resources for officials of all sports
When the Official is You
1. Stay in The Game
2. Meet People, Build a Social Network
3. Chance to Grow and Progress
4. Secondary Income
5. Give Back
1. Life gets in the way
2. Lack of progress in the sport - don’t know how to progress
Better job comes along for younger officials
Abuse
1. Fun
2. Friends
3. Fair Play
4. Friendly competition
Additional Video Resources from Experienced Officials
Brian Barlow
Brian is the Founder of the Referee Abuse Awareness Facebook page called Offside, he is the Founder of stoprefabuse.com, and he's a United States
Soccer Federation (USSF) Soccer Referee.
Rick Parnham
Rick is currently the President of the Ontario Association of Basketball Officials. He is also an Associate Editor and Travel Writer for “On The Tee” magazine, and Director of the BAGS Junior Golf Tour.
BCBUA
B.C. Baseball Umpires Association
Rhonda Pauls is the Vice President and Education Chair at BCBUA.
Gord McFarlane is the Lower Mainland Director of BCBUA's grassroots program.
