Officials

Playing on Another Team - Your Call to Officiate
When your playing or coaching days end you can still “Stay in the Game” by becoming an...
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 9:05pm
GHSA To Recognize Valued Officials
The GHSA will initiate a new program in honor of the commitment of officials throughout the state...
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 10:08am
GACA 80th Awards Ceremonies on June 1-2
The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association will have their 80th award ceremonies and 18th annual Hall...
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 9:14am
Become an Official - Stay Connected to H.S. Sports
By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and...
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 8:34am
Softball DP/FLEX Simplified Chart
Click here to see the latest Softball DP/Flex Chart
Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 9:35am
Information About 2018 Slow Pitch Softball
Click the links below to see information about the 2017-18 Slow Pitch Softball season: Area Slow...
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 11:25am
GHSA Contest Officials Handbook and Accountability Program
Accountability in all sports contests has been heightened in recent years because of the “scrutiny...
Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 12:24am
Wrestling Officials Summer Clinic - June 8
The Metro Atlanta Wrestling Officials Association (MAWOA) will host a wrestling officials clinic on...
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 11:25am
NFHS Launches National Officials Recruitment Campaign
This month, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is embarking on a ...
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 12:36pm
Ralph Swearngin Receives 2017 'Gold Whistle Award'
Pictured above (L-R): Robin Hines, Tommy Whittle, Ralph Swearngin and Ernie Yarbrough   Former...
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 11:42am
Sorrells Wins Section Three Distinguished Officials Award
The NFHS Officials Association has announced that Georgia's Larry Sorrells is the 2016 winner...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 10:54am
2015 GHSA Basketball Officials Training Video
Here is the 2015 GHSA Basketball Officials Training Video  
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 9:14pm
'I Am Third': Learning to Find your Place on an Officiating Crew
By Dave Sheets on NFHS.org   With all due respect to Gale Sayers, I chose this title because I...
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 1:15pm
Searching for the Next Generation of Officials
By Dave Sheets, NFHS   Next Man Up. This seems to be the new buzzword phrase in modern...
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 2:18pm
GHSA Baseball Umpire Mechanics Manual
The GHSA Baseball Umpire Mechanics Manual - 2 Man and 3 Man is now available. Click on the link...
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 9:26am
Al Dattolo Wins Distinguished Officials Award for Section 3
The GHSA is pleased to announce that Al Dattolo has earned the 2014 NFHS Distinguished Officials...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 11:05am
Veteran Georgia Official Wins National Recognition
Johnny Wilson, a member of Atlanta Peach State Football Officials Association, recently received...
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 2:25pm
Purchase Officials Supplies Announces New Location
Contact: Dan Stanley, General Manager...
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 3:02pm
Official and Umpires -- Join the GHSA on Facebook and Twitter
For all official and umpires that are active in social media, the GHSA invites you to follow...
Monday, September 19, 2011 - 12:09pm
Concussion Management in High School Athletics
Statement of Concerns Concussions at all levels of sports have received a great deal of attention...
Monday, August 2, 2010 - 1:43pm

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