U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Illustrative examples: Race Starter, Paddock Judge, Athletic Events Scorer

Broad Occupation: 27-2020 Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers
Minor Group: 27-2000 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
Major Group: 27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010