Head Ref Tips

It will be my first time officially head reffing this saturday and I need some tips!

Thanx!

Permalink Reply by JoeXCore on October 12, 2009 at 9:14pm: Choose your fellow refs by position. Put people at jam ref because they're the best jam ref, not because they need the experience or because they've been around a long time.

Study your rules a lot, know them well enough to be prepared for situations you've not previously considered.

Get on www.zebrahuddle.com it is the best resource there is for refs right now.
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Permalink Reply by Craig on October 12, 2009 at 9:15pm: My basics are simple:
1. Listen to your crew, they may need you to back up their calls.
2. Communicate and make sure you are all on the same page.
3. Support your refs, save disagreements for breaks. You need to have solidarity amongst each other.
4. Keep an eye for anything that may be missed.
5. Take everything in stride, you are in charge so don't let yourself be overcome.
6. Understand that you may need to fill in for your skating refs temporarily.
7. Maintain safety because that is what we are there for.
and lastly,
8. Be humble to advice, nobody is perfect.
I hope that helps. The only other thing I could add, which goes without saying, sever any emotional attachment to the teams competing. Have fun and let us all know how things go for you.
Craigsfist
Assistant Head Ref
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Permalink Reply by Riff Reff on October 13, 2009 at 1:52am: yay for www.zebrahuddle.com . there is a fine thread with head ref tips. the forum is the best resource for refs there is!!!; ▶ Reply to This