Referee • August 1, 2017 Field Goals: Cardinale Breaks Barrier For those who are wondering about the next generation of officials, Izzy Cardinale is a great example.
Referee • May 1, 2017 Oh, Baby! Surrogate Mom Gives Birth to Grandson "As a mother, you always want what is best for your children," says Megan Barker, high school volleyball official and basketball referee in California . . . and surrogate grandmother.
Referee • September 1, 2016 Folliard Deserving of Call to Oregon Hall Thirty-three years as a football official in the Pac-10/12 Conference, including the final 12 seasons as referee, helped Jack Folliard reach the pinnacle of athletics achievement in his home state of Oregon.
Referee • August 1, 2012 Official Loses Feet, But Not His Spirit You might think that losing both feet would cause a person to feel dejected, but not Matt Perillo.
Referee • December 1, 2010 One-Time Villain Humbled By Team's Respect For longtime softball umpire Bill Dithrich, sportsmanship is defined with real-life examples. His newest definition stems from a state quarterfinal game last June in Wexford, PA.
Referee • August 1, 2010 Association Recognizes, Rewards Sportsmanship Sportsmanship is a tremendously important aspect of athletics, and the Inland Empire Football Officials Association in Spokane is doing its part to recognize good behavior by student-athletes.