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The Need for Teamwork with Hockey Officials
This is an excerpt from our eBook – The Referee’s Manual. To learn through online courses from top officials – be sure to check out Team Stripes Academy. Teamwork is a trait a good official must have. Regardless of whether you are a linesman or a referee, each of you is part of a team. We need to […]
Fundamentals of Rule Knowledge for Hockey Officials
This might seem to be common sense, but rule knowledge is quite important in moving to the higher levels. We all know the basics, but it is the obscure or rarely read rules that are often the most important to know. When trying to move up the ranks of the officiating world – it is […]
What is our Role as Hockey Officials?
A crucial part of being a good official is to understand what our roles are within the game itself. Of course, you can figure this out by reading a rulebook, […]
What is an Impact Call?
This is an excerpt from our eBook – The Referee’s Manual. To learn through online courses from top officials – be sure to check out Team Stripes Academy. Understanding the game situation so as to make “impact calls” is another important aspect of refereeing. While we stress not to call trivial penalties, as referees it is important to […]
The Importance of Positioning and Sightlines as a Hockey Referee
This is an excerpt from our eBook – The Referee’s Manual. To learn through online courses from top officials – be sure to check out Team Stripes Academy. Demonstrating judgement and calling penalties is dependent on seeing the play properly. This is critical. Proper positioning is the only way to ensure that you get a clear sightline on […]