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Myth or Fact? ??The umpire’s strike zone changes every inning. Although it may seem like it changes, this is a myth! The strike is consistent, but to each player. So, it is the same strike zone, but the umpire has to make the call based on the players height and stance. #BaseballUmpires #NotchSports #YouthSports

?? Assignors, how are you currently paying your officials? We’ve analyzed the most common methods and compared them with Notch’s approach. The results? A streamlined process that saves both time and money. Curious to learn more? Read our blog: “How to Pay Officials: How Does Notch Compare?” ?? Visit us at JoinNotch.com.

?? The Super Bowl isn’t just a big game for the players—it’s a career-defining moment for officials too! With Super Bowl LIX around the corner, let’s shine a light on the incredible officiating crew responsible for ensuring a fair and well-managed game. Here are some key facts: ? The Super Bowl crew consists of 8 officials, including a Replay Official off the field. ? These officials are selected as the top-ranked in their position based on performance. ? A minimum of five years of NFL officiating experience is required. ? This year, Mike Morton—a former Super Bowl champion with the 1999 Rams—will officiate his first Super Bowl. For officials, earning a spot on the Super Bowl crew is a prestigious honor, reflecting years of dedication and excellence. What are your officiating career goals? ?? #SuperBowlLIX #OfficiatingExcellence #NFLReferee #LeadershipInSports

How to Become a Youth Sports Official: Your Step-by-Step Guide Are you passionate about sports and looking for a way to stay involved while earning extra income? Becoming a youth sports referee offers flexibility, community, and opportunities for growth in sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, and more. Here’s a quick look at the steps to get started: 1?? Research the rules & pay rates. 2?? Join a local league or connect with an assignor. 3?? Complete training & certifications. 4?? Start officiating your first games! Officiating is more than a side hustle—it’s a chance to give back to the sports you love while gaining valuable skills. Explore our full guide and start your journey today. ?? https://buff.ly/4hIQpJm #SportsOfficiating #YouthSports #CareerGrowth

Have you noticed an increase in girls participating in youth sports? Olympian Kara Winger talks about the benefits this brings to youth sports. It's amazing to see how sports media is motivating the next generation of athletes. This shift not only encourages more kids to play but also helps clubs grow—more players means more games, which means more opportunities for officiating! #GirlsInSports #YouthSports #SportsMedia #Officiating Read the full article:

Our team had an incredible week at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago ? Thank you to everyone who visited us at our booth and shared your stories. We’re energized by the conversations we had and can’t wait to bring more game-changing solutions to the soccer community in 2025. If we didn’t get a chance to chat or if you’d like to learn more about Notch, feel free to reach out or visit our website. Let’s continue the conversation! . . #UnitedSoccerCoaches #SoccerInnovation #RefereeSolutions #SoccerCommunity

We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at the United Soccer Coaches Convention 2025 in Chicago! ?? Stop by Booth 573 to see why Notch is the fastest, most powerful platform for referee assigning and payments for club, league, and tournament assignors. Whether you’re looking to automate referee assignments or discover cutting-edge tools, we’ve got something revolutionary to share with you. ?? Brand-new mobile app. ? Seamless referee eligibility with the U.S. Soccer Learning Center. ?? RTOA (Real-Time Official Availability). ?? Drag-and-drop assigning tools. ?? Real-time payments with auto top-up. ?? Same-day referee payouts. ?? Comprehensive reporting. Tag your team! We can’t wait to connect with you at Booth 573 ? . . #UnitedSoccerCoaches #SoccerCommunity #InnovationInSports #RefereeSolutions

Managing payments for referees and umpires can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be. As an experienced assigner, our co-founder understands the struggle of getting officials paid quickly and accurately after games and tournaments. ?? Check out this new video where he explains the Best Way to Pay Officials--including insights into a game-changing new way to pay officials from Notch. ?? Watch now to learn more! #SportsTech #RefereePayments #UmpirePay #Notch #SportsManagement #SportsAssigning

?? "Dave, I don't know what's going on!" Those were the exact words from a group assignor, five days before a major State Cup soccer tournament. With 750 games scheduled across a single weekend, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing when logging into Notch: only 4 unassigned roles remaining ?? He was stunned because, in the past, this would have meant endless last-minute phone calls and texts trying to fill unassigned games! We recently heard David VanWiggeren share this success story at NextUp '24 with LeagueApps, pictured below, while speaking on a panel about managing the end-to-end event lifecycle. Are you looking to spend less than half the time you spend today assigning your games filled with the right officials? Book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/gjzFMKPf . . #youthsports #assignors #referees #umpires #tournaments #leagues

The United States Soccer Federation's proposal to revert youth soccer age classification back to the school year system is probably the right thing for the U.S., which combines athletics and education like nowhere else in the world. It's just a shame we have to go through the upheaval of dismantling teams and educating parents again, after doing it 8 years ago. The planned move is expected to be decided at the USSF board meeting on November 22. Are you guys happy about the change? Any ideas on how best to navigate it with coaches and parents?