Want to Ref (and Move Up)? A Veteran Official Shares Tips for Advancing
Ref Watch
Reddit: r/referees ·
Latest
Parent rips girls lacrosse “shooting space” rule after five goals wiped out
Hot Takes
Reddit: r/lacrosse ·
Pariba Wins Regional Title, Qualifies for Little League World Series
Around the Field
Curaçao Chronicle ·
Man who assaulted GAA umpire at underage match gets suspended sentence
Man who assaulted a GAA umpire at an underage match receives a suspended sentence, highlighting real legal consequences for ref abuse in youth sports.
Irish Independent +1 source·
Trending
Full StoryFranklin youth sports event fight leads to arrest
Legal Trouble
FOX6 News Milwaukee +2 sources ·
Full Story‘Chaos erupted’: Families flee fight at youth sports event in Franklin; one person arrested
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Tmj4 ·
Full StoryFranklin youth sports event fight with gunfire reported; man arrested
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FOX6 News Milwaukee ·
Latest
Want to Ref (and Move Up)? A Veteran Official Shares Tips for Advancing
Ref Watch
Reddit: r/referees ·
Parent rips girls lacrosse “shooting space” rule after five goals wiped out
Hot Takes
Reddit: r/lacrosse ·
Pariba Wins Regional Title, Qualifies for Little League World Series
Around the Field
Curaçao Chronicle ·
Trending
Full StoryFranklin youth sports event fight leads to arrest
Legal Trouble
FOX6 News Milwaukee +2 sources ·
Full Story‘Chaos erupted’: Families flee fight at youth sports event in Franklin; one person arrested
Legal Trouble
Tmj4 ·
Full StoryFranklin youth sports event fight with gunfire reported; man arrested
Legal Trouble
FOX6 News Milwaukee ·
Parking Lot Parents
Full StoryVideo shows fight during youth football game at Grand Park
Fox59 ·
Dunbar High School investigates after parking lot fight video is posted online
MSN ·
Daycare director shuts down helicopter parents by giving their 4-year-old the same participation trophy as everyone else
MSN ·
Full StorySpectator brawl at Nova Scotia youth basketball game highlights worsening sideline behavior
CTV News +1 source ·
Youth wrestling dad shoves his own son after loss and refuses to shake opponent’s hand
Reddit: r/wrestling ·
Full StoryWhy are adults fighting after an 8U softball game?
Reddit: r/softball ·
Parent Confronts Little League Coach Over Playing Time, Then Regrets It
Reddit: r/littleleague ·
Full StoryBrecksville parent banned for life after altercation with referee at North Olmsted youth wrestling event
wkyc.com +1 source ·
The Money Game
Northern Ontario Parent Says U16 AAA Hockey Tryouts Are Pricing Families Out
Reddit: r/hockeyplayers ·
BMAC hosts first youth basketball camp, raises scholarship funds
WTOV ·
Youth sports shouldn’t be a privilege for the rich
Bedford Gazette +2 sources ·
Congressman Deluzio’s Youth Sports Costs Hearing Puts Private Equity on Notice
YSBR ·
Congressman Deluzio Holds Hearing on Rising Youth Sports Costs: “Kids Are Getting Priced Out”
Beaver County Radio ·
Deluzio raises concerns about private equity’s growing role in youth sports
90.5 WESA ·
Deluzio shines spotlight on rising cost of youth sports
Community Triblive ·
Youth Sports Shouldn’t Be a Privilege for the Rich
Are you a robot? +1 source ·
Safety & Health
Does Tournament Baseball Encourage Pitching Overuse and Arm Injuries?
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Japan’s High School Baseball Weighs Switching From 9-Inning Games to 7 to Reduce Heatstroke Risk
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Full StoryArvada Mom's Tragedy Sparks Statewide Concussion Reform
National Today +1 source ·
Parent Seeks Advice on Pitching Mechanics After 11-Year-Old Develops Possible Little League Elbow
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
NFL Facemask Concussion Data Raises New Youth Football Safety Questions
YSBR +1 source ·
Balancing guest invites with rest for a 13U pitcher
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Legal Trouble
Full StoryPolice respond to fight and gun scare at Franklin youth basketball tournament
WISN +1 source ·
Full StoryCatholic School Teacher and Youth Coach Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, Bucks County DA Says
MSN ·
Man killed after parking lot fight turns deadly in Atlanta
Atlantanewsfirst ·
Nocatee family sues youth sports organization after child hit by fly ball during tryouts
St. Johns Citizen ·
Full StoryGymnastics coach arrested on sex abuse charges seeks release before bail hearing
MSN ·
Full StoryFormer Modesto Youth Soccer Coach Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
National Today +1 source ·
Full StoryYouth softball coach arrested, charged with battery after fight at Easter game
Local3News.com +1 source ·
Full StoryNew Jersey youth coach, college dean accused of sexually assaulting child, prosecutor says
CBS Philadelphia +1 source ·
Ref Watch
Ref Question: Coach Loses It at U17 State Tournament — Is This a Caution?
Reddit: r/referees ·
Referee clinic aims to tackle Montana Youth Soccer referee shortage
Kpax ·
Loss of Composure: Young Ref Describes U13 Final After 11-Game Weekend
Reddit: r/referees ·
Little League Coach Says UIC Removed Him After Using a Dugout/Bench Rule
Reddit: r/littleleague ·
Referee second-guesses red card after U13 ECNL handball on the goal line
Reddit: r/referees ·
Parent Says Local Tournament Umpire Lost Control of 12U Game
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Full StorySouth Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Fight Leaves Referee Down, Eight Players Ejected
Sportscasting ·
Kohl’s Ad Criticized for Normalizing Parent Abuse Toward Youth Soccer Referees
Reddit: r/referees ·
Rules & Rulings
Ankeny High junior from Germany benched as eligibility rule sidelines soccer dreams
KCCI ·
Is It Normal for a Travel Team to Stack One Little League Team?
Reddit: r/littleleague ·
N.J. flag football team used 2 ineligible players; league issues forfeit after investigation
Nj ·
Little League play at the plate: runner interference or a legal slide into the catcher?
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
CIF rules: Can a player practice with her travel team during high school season?
Reddit: r/softball ·
9-10U Little League considering a 'no stealing home' rule to cut down on easy runs
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Full StoryFootball Fridays in Georgia: How the Transfer Portal Changed High School Football Recruiting Forever
Georgia Public Broadcasting ·
Visiting Softball Coach Threatens Forfeit Over Host League’s Infield Mask Rule
Reddit: r/softball ·
Hot Takes
9U Girls Team Is Steamrolling the League—Coaches Question Competitive Balance
Reddit: r/basketballcoach ·
Coach Pushes Back After League Tells 8U Girls to “Make It Work” With Wrong-Size Uniforms
Reddit: r/softball ·
Should middle school wrestling create a separate bracket for special-needs wrestlers?
Reddit: r/wrestling ·
Parents Ask: How Are You Tracking and Sharing Verified Metrics With College Coaches?
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Why Are 12U Softball Parents So Focused on College Recruiting?
Reddit: r/softball ·
We’ve Got to Talk About Travel Ball: How the Ball Bounces with Bekka
MySaline - News for Saline County since 2007 ·
Getting Recruited in 2026: Biggest Challenges for Players and Parents Right Now
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Do you need to play high school lacrosse to get recruited to a D1 or D2 team?
Reddit: r/lacrosse ·
The Good Stuff
Husker volleyball players help coach youth volleyball camp in Hastings
https://www.ksnblocal4.com ·
Randi Mahomes’ inspiring rise: Turning single-mom challenges into support for youth athletes
MSN ·
Blue Jays' World Series run spurs youth baseball registrations across Canada
Cloudflare ·
Benson Little League Celebrates Rebuilt Fields, Hosts Free Gear Swap
National Today ·
Ariana Akey Commits to Nebraska, Taking Her Flag Football Journey to the Next Level
High School On SI ·
Little League Challenger Division Lets Athletes of All Abilities Shine on the Field
Outlook Newspapers ·
Building Stronger Futures: The Power of Youth Sports at Albany PAL
WRGB ·
Little League Challenger Division Shines on the Field
Outlook Newspapers +1 source ·
Around the Field
The best moments from last year's Little League World Series - ESPN
ESPN ·
Full StoryGeorgia high school girls flag football playoff game ends with on-field fight
MSN ·
Full StoryA wild, viral moment from the WLL Championship Series Finals
Reddit: r/lacrosse ·