Saturday, June 10, 2023

Refs

Inside the mind of the referee. Articles for and about the men and women who wear the stripes and keep the games under control.

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics: Rules of the Game vs Society’s Laws

The rules of the game versus the laws of society
Hockey-Referees

So You Want to Be a Hockey Referee?

If you plan on becoming a ref, this is for you
Tales of a Hockey Ref

Tales of a Beer League Hockey Referee

Truth can be stranger than fiction!
Referee Abuse

Referee Abuse

A hockey ref's take on abuse of game officials
penalty box

Staying Out of the Penalty Box

When you are disciplined, you are in control, able to make the other team angry and lose their cool.
how hockey refs keep it under control

How Hockey Refs Keep It Under Control

Most games are played very well and most players are out for a good, healthy skate and a night off from their regular routine. But every once in a while
rec hockey refereeing

Rec Hockey Refereeing: The Zen of It

What makes a good referee? It's part instinct, part negotiator, and sometimes, part cop.