Bill Stecklein began refereeing freestyle in 1972 and added high school and collegiate events the next year. He has officiated national championships at all levels every year for the past 26 years, including all the World team trials since 1984 and the Olympic trials since 1988.

He has worked 49 area high school tournaments and four state meets in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and major conference and national collegiate events. His international credentials include 14 World Cups, 13 Cadet and Junior Worlds, 13 Senior Worlds and the Olympics in Barcelona and Atlanta. He is a graduate of La Salle University.

• 26 World Championships
• 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games
• Rules Instructor for the Americas