Irvine, CA - February 20 - USA Water Polo has announced the referees nominated to the World Aquatics referee list for the 2025-2028 quadrennium. The officials selected feature a host of elite referees including those with Olympic Games, World Championships and NCAA Championships experience. Nine referees return from 2024 including Jenn McCall and Darren Spiritosanto who both whistled at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Three referees are new to the list including Stephanie Villalobos, Mike Stewart and Tony Karaman. The only referee not returning in 2025 is Joe Peila who recently retired from international competition representing USA Water Polo at numerous major events including the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Specific assignments for various international events will be determined prior to the start of competition. Congratulations to all selected.
- Danielle Dabbaghian
- Levon Dermendjian
- Sergio Macias
- Jenn McCall
- Peter Sophabmixay
- Darren Spiritosanto
- Tiffany Spiritosanto
- Alex Stankevitch
- Scott Voltz
- Stephanie Villalobos*
- Mike Stewart*
- Tony Karaman*
*new nominee in 2025
