How do they match: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

  • Starter
  • Horse Race Starter
  • Officiating Director
  • Race Starter

  • Direct participants to assigned areas, such as starting blocks or penalty areas.
  • Start races and competitions.
  • Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.
  • Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations, such as starting order or handicap number.