Umpire referee

1. What is the difference between a referee and an umpire?
2. What does a referee umpire do?
3. Why are they called umpires and not referees?
4. What does a referee do?

What is the difference between a referee and an umpire?

An umpire is an official who watches the match or game closely to enforce rules and to maintain a fair game play. A referee is a sport's official who also watches the match up close and makes sure all the players adhere to the rules and regulations of the game.

What does a referee umpire do?

Referees and umpires make sure that the rules of a game are followed. It is the rules (or laws) that make the sport what it is and help to keep all players safe.

Why are they called umpires and not referees?

The umpire takes into account the participation of the players in case the players behave illegally or in an inappropriate manner. For example, in the US, various sports activities prefer using the term 'umpire' for sports officials and 'referee' for officers who regulate the way the game functions.

What does a referee do?

A referee is an official, in a variety of sports and competition, responsible for enforcing the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection.