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'''Craig Wrolstad''' (born September 5, 1965)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.referee.com/resources/officiating-rosters/nfl-roster/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423210953/http://www.referee.com/resources/officiating-rosters/nfl-roster/ |archive-date=2015-04-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is an [[Official (American football)|American football official]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) since the [[2003 NFL season]], wearing uniform number 4.<ref name=reference>{{cite web| title=Craig Wrolstad | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/officials/WrolCr0r.htm | publisher=Pro Football Reference | access-date=2014-05-05}}</ref>
'''Craig Wrolstad''' (born September 5, 1965)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.referee.com/resources/officiating-rosters/nfl-roster/ |title=National Football League Officiating Roster - Referee |access-date=April 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423210953/http://www.referee.com/resources/officiating-rosters/nfl-roster/ |archive-date=April 23, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[Official (American football)|official]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) since the [[2003 NFL season]], wearing uniform number 4.<ref name="reference">{{Cite web |title=Craig Wrolstad NFL Official Statistics |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/officials/WrolCr0r.htm |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


As an official in the NFL, Wrolstad is known for working [[Super Bowl XLVII]] in 2013 as a field judge. He wore uniform number 89 and 4 as a field judge.<ref name=SB47>{{cite web| title=Super Bowl XLVII officials named | url=http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/0ap1000000132726/article/super-bowl-xlvii-officials-named | publisher=[[NFL]] | date=2013-01-30 | access-date=2014-05-05}}</ref>
As an official in the NFL, Wrolstad is known for working [[Super Bowl XLVII]] in 2013 as a field judge. He wore uniform number 89 and 4 as a field judge.<ref name=SB47>{{cite web| title=Super Bowl XLVII officials named | url=http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/0ap1000000132726/article/super-bowl-xlvii-officials-named | publisher=[[NFL]] | date=January 30, 2013 | access-date=May 5, 2014}}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal life==
He went to Middle School (7 8 9) at Meeker Junior High (now Meeker Middle School), and went to high school at Lindbergh High School <ref name=":0" />
He went to Middle School (7 8 9) at Meeker Junior High (now Meeker Middle School), and went to high school at Lindbergh High School <ref name=":0" />


Wrolstad resides in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Wrolstad resides in Lake Tapps, Washington.


Outside of the NFL, Wrolstad is a high school athletic director at Seattle Christian School.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/high-school-athletic-director-in-tukwila-doubles-as-nfl-official/|title = High-school athletic director in Tukwila doubles as NFL official|date = 22 July 2008}}</ref>
Outside of the NFL, Wrolstad is a high school athletic director at [[Seattle Christian School]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/high-school-athletic-director-in-tukwila-doubles-as-nfl-official/|title = High-school athletic director in Tukwila doubles as NFL official|date = July 22, 2008}}</ref>


==Officiating career==
==Officiating career==


===Early years===
===Early years===
Wrolstad served several seasons in NFL Europe, including three seasons as a referee. Prior to entering the NFL, Wrolstad was in the [[Pac-12 Conference|Pacific-10 Conference]] and the Arena Football League.<ref name=referee>{{cite web| title=New white hats looking to earn an 'R' | url=http://www.footballzebras.com/2013/08/14/7505/ | publisher=Football Zebras | date=2013-08-14 | access-date=2014-05-05}}</ref>
Wrolstad served several seasons in [[NFL Europe]], including three seasons as a referee. Prior to entering the NFL, Wrolstad was in the [[Pac-12 Conference|Pacific-10 Conference]] and the [[Arena Football League]]. His final collegiate game was the [[2003 Sugar Bowl]] between [[2002 Georgia Bulldogs football team|Georgia]] and [[2002 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]].<ref name="i873">{{cite web | last=Austro | first=Ben | title=New white hats looking to earn an ‘R’ | website=Football Zebras | date=2013-08-14 | url=https://www.footballzebras.com/2013/08/new-white-hats-looking-to-earn-an-r/ | access-date=2024-09-07}}</ref>


===NFL career===
===NFL career===
Wrolstad was hired by the NFL in 2003 as a field judge, and was promoted to referee with the start of the [[2014 NFL season]] following the retirements of [[Ron Winter]] and [[Scott Green (American football official)|Scott Green]]. Wrolstad wore uniform number 89 as a field judge, then switched to number 4 upon his promotion. Number 4 was previously worn by Bruce Finlayson, Bill Kingzett and Doug Toole.<ref name=woohoo>{{cite web| title=Wrolstad and Torbert new NFL referees | url=http://www.footballzebras.com/2014/04/25/10850/ | publisher=Football Zebras | date=2014-04-25 | access-date=2014-05-05}}</ref>
Wrolstad was hired by the NFL in 2003 as a field judge, and was promoted to referee with the start of the [[2014 NFL season]] following the retirements of [[Ron Winter]] and [[Scott Green (American football official)|Scott Green]]. Wrolstad wore uniform number 89 as a field judge, then switched to number 4 upon his promotion. Number 4 was previously worn by Bruce Finlayson, Bill Kingzett, Wilson Gosier and Doug Toole.<ref name="q334">{{cite web | last=Schultz | first=Mark | title=Wrolstad and Torbert new NFL referees | website=Football Zebras | date=2014-04-25 | url=https://www.footballzebras.com/2014/04/wrolstad-and-torbert-new-nfl-referees/ | access-date=2024-09-07}}</ref>


Wrolstad was named the alternate referee of [[Super Bowl LII]], which was held at [[U.S. Bank Stadium]] in [[Minneapolis]].<ref>[http://www.footballzebras.com/2018/01/17/gene-steratore-is-confirmed-as-referee-for-super-bowl-lii/ Gene Steratore is confirmed as referee for Super Bowl LII]</ref>
Wrolstad was named the alternate referee of [[Super Bowl LII]], which was held at [[U.S. Bank Stadium]] in [[Minneapolis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Filipe |first=Cameron |date=2018-01-17 |title=Gene Steratore is confirmed as referee for Super Bowl LII |url=https://www.footballzebras.com/2018/01/gene-steratore-is-confirmed-as-referee-for-super-bowl-lii/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Football Zebras |language=en-US}}</ref>


Wrolstad was named the referee of [[2020 Pro Bowl]], which was held at [[Camping World Stadium]] in [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.footballzebras.com/2020/01/craig-wrolstad-is-the-referee-for-the-2020-pro-bowl/ Craig Wrolstad is the referee for the 2020 Pro Bowl]</ref>
Wrolstad was named the referee of [[2020 Pro Bowl]], which was held at [[Camping World Stadium]] in [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Filipe |first=Cameron |date=2020-01-14 |title=Craig Wrolstad is the referee for the 2020 Pro Bowl |url=https://www.footballzebras.com/2020/01/craig-wrolstad-is-the-referee-for-the-2020-pro-bowl/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Football Zebras |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== 2021 Crew: ===


=== 2024 crew<ref>{{Cite web |last=staff |first=Football Zebras |date=2024-05-28 |title=Officiating crews for the 2024 season |url=https://www.footballzebras.com/2024/05/officiating-crews-for-the-2024-season/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Football Zebras |language=en-US}}</ref> ===
* R: Craig Wrolstad
* R: Craig Wrolstad
* U: Steve Woods
* U: Steve Woods
* DJ: Jim Mello
* DJ: Danny Short
* LJ: Tripp Sutter
* LJ: Brett Bergman
* FJ: Terry Brown
* FJ: Jeff Shears
* SJ: Jeff Lamberth
* SJ: Frank Steratore
* BJ: Grantis Bell
* BJ: Rich Martinez
* RO: Kevin Stine
* RO: Gavin Anderson
* RA: Gavin Anderson
* RA: Ken Hall


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:28, 26 October 2024

Craig Wrolstad
Born (1965-09-05) September 5, 1965 (age 59)
Lake Tapps, Washington, U.S.
OccupationNFL official (2003–present)
SpouseChrystal
Children2

Craig Wrolstad (born September 5, 1965)[1] is an American professional football official in the National Football League (NFL) since the 2003 NFL season, wearing uniform number 4.[2]

As an official in the NFL, Wrolstad is known for working Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 as a field judge. He wore uniform number 89 and 4 as a field judge.[3]

Personal life

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He went to Middle School (7 8 9) at Meeker Junior High (now Meeker Middle School), and went to high school at Lindbergh High School [4]

Wrolstad resides in Lake Tapps, Washington.

Outside of the NFL, Wrolstad is a high school athletic director at Seattle Christian School.[4]

Officiating career

[edit]

Early years

[edit]

Wrolstad served several seasons in NFL Europe, including three seasons as a referee. Prior to entering the NFL, Wrolstad was in the Pacific-10 Conference and the Arena Football League. His final collegiate game was the 2003 Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Florida State.[5]

NFL career

[edit]

Wrolstad was hired by the NFL in 2003 as a field judge, and was promoted to referee with the start of the 2014 NFL season following the retirements of Ron Winter and Scott Green. Wrolstad wore uniform number 89 as a field judge, then switched to number 4 upon his promotion. Number 4 was previously worn by Bruce Finlayson, Bill Kingzett, Wilson Gosier and Doug Toole.[6]

Wrolstad was named the alternate referee of Super Bowl LII, which was held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.[7]

Wrolstad was named the referee of 2020 Pro Bowl, which was held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.[8]

2024 crew[9]

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  • R: Craig Wrolstad
  • U: Steve Woods
  • DJ: Danny Short
  • LJ: Brett Bergman
  • FJ: Jeff Shears
  • SJ: Frank Steratore
  • BJ: Rich Martinez
  • RO: Gavin Anderson
  • RA: Ken Hall

References

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  1. ^ "National Football League Officiating Roster - Referee". Archived from the original on April 23, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  2. ^ "Craig Wrolstad NFL Official Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Super Bowl XLVII officials named". NFL. January 30, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "High-school athletic director in Tukwila doubles as NFL official". July 22, 2008.
  5. ^ Austro, Ben (August 14, 2013). "New white hats looking to earn an 'R'". Football Zebras. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Schultz, Mark (April 25, 2014). "Wrolstad and Torbert new NFL referees". Football Zebras. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Filipe, Cameron (January 17, 2018). "Gene Steratore is confirmed as referee for Super Bowl LII". Football Zebras. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Filipe, Cameron (January 14, 2020). "Craig Wrolstad is the referee for the 2020 Pro Bowl". Football Zebras. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  9. ^ staff, Football Zebras (May 28, 2024). "Officiating crews for the 2024 season". Football Zebras. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
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