Officials

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses why the amount of time left in a game or when during the season that game is played matter not to officials who strive to call every moment of every game the same.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how rules in competitive cheer keep Michigan's athletes as safe as possible.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how angle is the most important factor when determining which basketball official should make a call.

Joe Brodie's career in high school athletics began in the 1940s as an athlete, before he went on to coach, officiate and serve as a valuable administrator locally and statewide.  So it should come as no surprise that Brodie, 87, is enjoying his retirement. There i...

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl clears up the confusion concerning what is required for a charge to be called in basketball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the rule misunderstandings that occur when a basketball player dives on the floor for a loose ball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how changes to hockey penalties are helping to keep athletes safe.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl talks about the challenge of recruiting new officials, but also benefits of becoming one.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how the weight monitoring program helps keep Michigan's wrestlers healthy and safe.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the importance of respecting the referees who are learning as well while working with our youngest athletes.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the use of instant replay in basketball only for MHSAA Semifinals and Finals.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the expectations for officials working with coaches during basketball games.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains rules new this basketball season designed to limit physical contact with ball-handlers. 

In my experience as both an official and coach, my partners or officials assigned to work my match are judged the moment we meet and make contact. That is human nature.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses how officials prepare for an upcoming football game.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains which trick plays in football are allowed, and not allowed, under high school rules.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses why seven-person football crews are used for MHSAA Semifinals and Finals.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how personal fouls are penalized at the high school level.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the importance of recruiting young officials so they may gain experience now and prepare to replace veterans wearing the whistle.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the difference between high school and college/pro rules when it comes to intentional grounding.