Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

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1. 01Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
2. 02Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.
3. 03Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.
4. 04Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
5. 05Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.
6. 06Inspect sporting equipment or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
7. 07Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed, such as fines or other disciplinary actions.
8. 08Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
9. 09Judge performances in sporting competitions to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.
10. 10Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced.
11. 11Start races and competitions.
12. 12Compile scores and other athletic records.

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