San Diego County Sports Officials Hall of Fame

Jim Sibbet, Football

Jim was born and raised in San Diego. He played football at Point Loma High School graduating in 1956, then played football at San Diego City College in 1957-58, and at San Diego State University in 1959-60. Jim officiated football for 43 years at all levels, from youth football to NCAA Division III. As an …

Bob Kauffman, Softball

Bob began officiating softball in 1958 while serving in the Navy. He has been a member of Southern California Amateur Softball Association since 1987, serving as Deputy Umpire in Chief and Administrative Umpire in Chief, South County High School Softball Umpires Association, serving as President for 12 years. He has umpired High School softball CIF …

Cal Evans, Football/Basketball

Cal Evans began his officiating career upon graduation from Covina High School in 1963 when he was asked to work as a volunteer umpire for his brother’s Little League. Three years later he began officiating high school football and then high school basketball. Over the years, he developed a love and appreciation for officiating and …

Steve Coover, Football

Steve Coover is a native San Diegan who began officiating in 1976, following in the footsteps of his father Chuck who also played and coached high school football in San Diego, and officiated in the San Diego County Football Officials Association (SDCFOA). During Steve’s 32 years as an official, he served as a crew chief …