Refereeing Hockey
My Background
- Reffed hundreds of games
- All levels of minor, junior, semi-pro, beer league
- Level 301
In BC...
The Good:
- Exercise
- Cash Money $$
- Passion for the game
- Interpersonal Skills
The Bad
- Bad calls
- Injuries
- Stress
Abuse
We have our moments...
What are refs taught?
Rules!
- legal plays, line calls
- penalties
- situations
- signals
- positioning
Game Management
- judgement
- player management
- coach management
- player safety
What Can't You Complain About?
(....unless you've reffed)
- calls nobody saw
- positioning #fail
- make up calls
- calls that have to go upstairs
- any call I make
What can you complain about?
- blown line calls
Want to know more?
- http://www.bchockey.net/Officiating/GettingStarted.aspx
- Books!
- GameCenter Ref Cam
Refereeing Hockey