Our story
Ten years of fair calls, from youth kickoffs to college championships.
FairPlay Officials Co. started in 2016 with one roster of twelve officials and a simple promise: every game gets a certified, prepared, neutral crew. Ten seasons later, that promise has covered more than 15,000 games across central Illinois.
We are still run by officials, still answer our own phones, and still stand behind every crew we send out. When you book FairPlay, you talk to the people who will actually be on your field.
- Games officiated
- 15,000+
- Certified officials
- 450+
- On-time arrival
- 98%
- Average rating
- 4.9/5
What we stand for
The values under every stripe
Four principles that carry us through a decade of seasons, playoffs and everything in between.
Integrity
Every call is made with the rulebook open and the ego off. We are neutral by design — coaches, players and fans all get the same fair game.
Crew first
Founded by veteran officials in 2016, still run by officials. We recruit, train and protect the people who wear the stripes.
Preparation
Mechanics clinics, film review and rules workshops run all year — not just before the season. Our crews arrive ready.
Excellence
IHSA and NCAA-aligned certification for every official, with 412 five-star reviews from leagues, schools and tournaments.
The people
Meet the crew you will actually see
Our officials average eight seasons with the company — they know the venues, the rivalries and the rules of every league we serve.
Ray Callahan
Founder & Head Assignor — 22 years, 1,900+ games
Dana Whitfield
Director of Training & Certification — NFHS clinician
Marcus Bell
Tournament Operations Lead — 300+ events staffed
Elena Ortiz
Mentorship Program Director — 120+ officials certified
Get started
Work with a crew that treats every game like a final
Join 400+ leagues, schools and tournaments that trust FairPlay. Book your season today — we will handle the rest.