'We are missing games': Local school district challenged by referee shortages
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The nationwide referee shortage is putting a strain on local school districts in Spokane. The schools are canceling several sports games…
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'These kids deserve to play': Shortage of local football referees could put a squeeze on local games
The Inland Empire Football Officials Association is looking for help as the 2021 football season is set to kick off. A shortage in referee's is putting the IEFOA in position to make adjustments that would affect the quality of officiating, and possible schedule changes.
Spokane youth sports faces referee shortage, father-son duo step up to the plate
There is a shortage in Spokane that could impact youth sports matches – it is getting hard to find referees. However, there is a duo determined to stick it out.
Referee in wrestler haircut controversy suspended for two years
A referee in New Jersey who pressured a varsity wrestler into cutting off his dreadlocks has been suspended for two seasons, state officials announced Wednesday.
NJ school district boycotting ref who made wrestler cut dreadlocks
After a referee forced a black varsity wrestler to cut his dreadlocks, a New Jersey school district decided it will not send its sports teams to any events where that referee is officiating.
