In boxing: Ring, rules, and equipment A referee is stationed inside the ring with the boxers and regulates the bout. In some jurisdictions the referee scores the contest along with two judges outside the ring. In most jurisdictions, however, the referee does not participate in the judging, and three ringside officials score… Read More
freestyle wrestling
In freestyle wrestling …bout is supervised by a referee on the mat, a mat chairman, a judge, and a timekeeper. A fall is awarded when one contestant holds both of his opponent’s shoulders to the mat for one second. The referee signals a fall by striking the mat with his hand. If no… Read More
gridiron football
In American football: The play of the game All officiating crews have a referee with general oversight and control of the game, who is assisted by umpires, linesmen, field judges, back judges, line judges, and side judges. Referees are the sole authority for the score, and their decisions on rules and other matters pertaining to the game are… Read More
