For nearly 50 years, Referee Magazine has been officiating’s most influential resource.
Founded in 1976, Referee is the original and only monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to sports officials. From youth leagues to the professional ranks, officials have relied on Referee for clear, credible coverage of rules, mechanics, game management, training, and the issues shaping the profession. With more than 460 issues published and counting, Referee has set the standard for officiating education worldwide.
That authority extends far beyond the magazine.
Referee is the premier publisher of officiating books, manuals, and training guides across multiple sports. Our catalog spans rules-based instruction, mechanics and positioning resources, caseplay-driven learning, and leadership titles focused on performance, accountability, and sportsmanship. Every product is written by officials and educators who understand the game because they have lived it.
Referee is also a trusted publishing partner to the sport’s most respected organizations. We collaborate with the National Federation of State High School Associations, collegiate conferences, state associations, officials organizations, and professional leagues to produce official manuals, newsletters, and educational publications used nationwide.
This store brings together Referee’s complete library in one updated experience. The format may change, but the mission has not: to support officials, strengthen the profession, and deliver trusted education that meets the real demands of the game.
Referee does not just publish for officials. We publish with officiating organizations.
Through Referee Magazine Custom Publishing, we produce more than 50 custom publications each year for governing bodies, associations, leagues, and organizations across the officiating landscape. From concept to delivery, we provide full-service, turnkey publishing support that removes the burden from your staff while delivering professional, authoritative results.
We handle every stage of the process: content development, editorial strategy, graphic design, layout, proofreading, production management, printing, and distribution. Whether you need a single publication or an ongoing program, our team knows how to turn ideas into polished resources that officials will actually read, trust, and use.
What sets Referee Custom Publishing apart is credibility. We know officiating. We know publishing. And we bring the Referee brand to every project. That means your publication is written by experienced officials and educators, grounded in real-world application, and held to the same gold standard our readers have trusted for decades.
Custom Rules and Mechanics Manuals
Educate your members with editorially driven content written by officiating experts and presented in a clear, visually engaging format. Projects can incorporate Referee’s exclusive PlayPic® and MechaniGram® illustrations to enhance learning and retention.
Custom Newsletters
Strengthen communication with your membership through targeted newsletters distributed to your own database. Share updates, education, policy changes, and training content in a credible, consistent voice.
Custom Web Publishing
From one-time article series to ongoing content programs, we create original editorial designed to enhance your website, support education initiatives, and keep your content fresh and relevant.
We partner with collegiate and high school governing bodies, state athletic associations, officials associations, youth sports organizations, and professional leagues. Each client has unique needs. Our job is to meet them precisely and efficiently.
Custom publications help organizations educate members, strengthen relationships, increase credibility, and communicate more effectively. Many clients also offset costs or generate revenue through advertising, sponsorships, or paid distribution.
If you have an idea, a need, or an outdated publication that no longer serves your members, we can help you turn it into a resource that reflects the professionalism of your organization.
Ready to start the conversation?
Contact Referee Custom Publishing for an initial consultation.
262-632-8855 | sales@referee.com
