Kvidahl: NFHS wants to 'bench bad behavior' to address shortage of officials, but that's naive solution
Jersey Shore schools can't find refs and umpires, blame fan abuse
Ron Cook: Sportsmanship seems to be fleeting on and off playing surfaces
Can't live with them, can't live without them. Referee Issues Reach An All Time High, but Why?
Commentary: Oklahoma ref leads effort to stem abuse of officials
Valley News - 'Without officials, it's just gym class': Referee shortage threatens to upend local athletics
There's a shortage of high school game officials in Massachusetts, and abusive fans are at fault - The Boston Globe
Referee Shortage A 'Dire Situation', Forcing Football Games to Thursday Nights –
Referee shortage impacts youth sports
Youth sports have become so hostile that nearly half of the referees have quit. - The Washington Post
Young hockey officials wear green arm bands to reduce verbal abuse
Rude fans lead to statewide referee shortage
Youth sports referee shortage worsened by verbal abuse from spectators – WATE 6 On Your Side
Shortage of high school sports officials in massachusetts, worcester county
Youth sports referee shortage worsened by verbal abuse from spectators