Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events to help maintain standards of play. They detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game.
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What do they typically do
- Officiate sporting competitions
- Judge performances in sporting competitions to determine a winner
- Inspect sports equipment and observe all participants to ensure safety
- Keep track of event times, starting or stopping play when necessary
- Signal participants and other officials when infractions occur or to regulate play or competition
- Settle claims of infractions or complaints by participants
- Enforce the rules of the game and assess penalties when necessary
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