Officials

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how the "uncatchable pass" is not a consideration when it comes to high school football interference penalties.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses how rules regarding the football goal line are at times the same and differ from those at other levels of the sport.

At a time when the number of registered officials with the MHSAA has sunk to a 30-year low, Barry’s words are a clarion call ... to consider sports officiating ...

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how we as fans, coaches and athletes can help keep officials in our games.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how high school rules differ from those used by colleges when it comes to what's allowed after extra-point tries.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses untimed downs in football, a hot topic given a scenario involving one of our in-state universities earlier this season.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how soccer penalty kick rules have been changed this year to dissuade players from hesitating before taking the kick.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how officials also prepare to be at their best for Friday night's big game. 

Every football game starts with a kickoff, and our "You Make The Call" series will start with the same play for 2016.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the official's role when an athlete experiences a possible concussion.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the increased focus on making sure knee padding is worn correctly in football.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the 40-second game clock Michigan football schools are allowed to try this fall.

MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl opens a new year of “Be the Referee” by explaining the latest rules change affecting blocking in football.

From time to time, we receive news of the passing of people who have played major roles in the near-century history of MHSAA athletics. Click to find out more about a few who left us this summer but made major contributions.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations by mail and online for game officials for the 2016-17 school year.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how registration works for MHSAA officials and the benefits of signing up.

Umpire Nic Lentz stepped onto the field April 20 at Marlins Park prior to Miami’s game against the Washington Nationals, and he was met by moments he’ll remember the rest of his life. The game was his first at the Major League Baseball level for the Howell ...

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl talks about a couple of opportunities officials utilize to work on their games each summer.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses how high school rules have changed to allow for limited use of technology during competition.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses how high school baseball and softball remains ahead of the curve when it comes to avoiding collisions when runners slide.