Becoming a Hockey Referee: Things to Know About Reffing Your First Game

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Жыл бұрын

I decided to learn more about becoming a hockey referee (eek!). It was a lot of work and a lot of studying, but I finally reffed my first few games. I want to tell you all about what I learned, and how to prepare for reffing your first hockey game.
Read the full story: travelhockeyclub.com/becoming...
Here are some products I like to use as a ref:
Helmet: For your reffing helmet, you will need a half shield - and in most cases, it means you will need to buy a helmet and shield separately. Here are some links to both:
Helmet: bit.ly/3OhDaDg
Half Shields: bit.ly/43B0ksF
Ref Sweater: bit.ly/3NZHzcZ
Ref Pants: bit.ly/3XXJ3bX
Whistle (this is the whistle I like best): bit.ly/43wIur0
Padded Leggings: bit.ly/3JZaPPG
Padded Shirt: bit.ly/46WEW43
Ref Elbow Pads: bit.ly/3DgnNEO
Ref Shin Guards (made specifically to go under your ref pants): bit.ly/44s649r
Shin Tights: bit.ly/3XXxodd
Skates (you can use the same skates you use for playing hockey - but you do need to have clean white laces): bit.ly/3Dg0v1Y
Accessories:
Hockey Bag (I couldn't find the exact ref bag I use, but this one is close - you can stick with a fairly small bag since you don't have as much stuff as you will for playing hockey): bit.ly/46WeZ4T
Hockey Tape: bit.ly/46Ogl1q (Amazon) or bit.ly/3q0ORVA (PureHockey)
Hockey Laces: bit.ly/3DfVoPf (Amazon) or bit.ly/3pRUG7Y (Pure Hockey)
Hockey Pucks: bit.ly/44sg56v (Amazon) or bit.ly/43pH15K (PureHockey)
Skate Guards: bit.ly/3Dby7hD
Stick Wax: bit.ly/46Ig8g6
Hockey Screw Driver Repair Kit (always good to have in an emergency!): bit.ly/3XPkRsx
Disclaimer: I will occasionally talk about products and include links to those products. These links may contain compensation links, but it is never a sponsored post (unless I tell you otherwise) - and I will NEVER post a link to a product that I do not already use and love.

Пікірлер: 27

@giuseppe4909 Жыл бұрын

As a former hockey ref; You can’t see everything. No matter what calls you make someone will be unhappy. Anticipate they play. The more you ref the more you’ll know. As a ref, YOU set the tone. I used to call a fairly tight first period to let players know I would not stand for nonsense. The 2nd period would usually run smooth. By the third period, let the little stuff go and let the players determine the outcome as much as possible. Understand that you will miss calls and make mistakes - if you can, review video after each game and learn from it.

@beginneradulthockey Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am quickly learning this, you are never going to get everything but do the best you can and be continually learning and improving. May I ask - why do you not ref any more?

@giuseppe4909 Жыл бұрын

@@beginneradulthockey - I currently live too far away from any arena. I miss it a lot ! I played for 20+ years ( a few years in international league / Europe ) coached youth hockey for 4 years and ref’d for about 6 years. Greatest game on the planet !

@scholarlyanalyst7700 Жыл бұрын

@@beginneradulthockey You are pretty!

@beginneradulthockey Жыл бұрын

@@scholarlyanalyst7700 Aww thanks!

@MikeWheeler-dh7qv 7 ай бұрын

Thank you I am attending Level 1 training next week and then off to my first game. These tips will help and have relieved some anxiety!

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is really great! How did it go?

@Dinonuggiegirl 7 ай бұрын

I just got my card and crest in the mail the other day I needed this because I felt like I was bad for still being confused about stuff im so excited to start reffing tho

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is so great! Did you end up reffing any games?

@Dinonuggiegirl 2 ай бұрын

@@beginneradulthockey yes I did it was really fun I’m so excited for next season

@MiezProduction 9 ай бұрын

Tonight’s my fist night Reffing:) thanks for the video

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is great! How did it go??

@MiezProduction 2 ай бұрын

It went great!! Called my first tripping penalty that game. Since then mostly good games. I had some drama with some 8U parents and a coach one game. Some people take youth hockey way too serious though

@emmytoussaint 8 ай бұрын

first game tomorrow! thanks for the help!

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is amazing! How did it go?

@trukweaz 11 ай бұрын

good stuff. as a dad of 3 players who are aging out of hockey Im going down the path to Official too. good fun. keep up the hard work

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is a great road to take! I know a lot of people who will NEVER age of out of hockey though :) There is always a league that fits. But I think this is a great option to stay on the ice (and make some money).

@dearmeat5386 Жыл бұрын

Good on you for taking those steps and pushing through. I still play and have coached in the past, and found some older ref's to be less, 'friendly'. So much so I took a break for now. Keep it up and good luck.

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is very true! It can be so overwhelming, and sometimes an old boys club - depending on where you live. I do hope you will stick with it!

@auzmo 7 ай бұрын

A lot harder than it looks huh? Glad you posted your perspective. It does get much easier, some of the elements become habit and you dont have to think about every part of what you are doing, although your expectations for yourself will continue to increase. Id encourage you to keep it up. Pretty much everywhere needs officials, and like you spoke to fatigue there is only so many games people can reasonably do and do a half descent job. Try to tune out any criticisms, not that you dont mess up because everyone has plays they would probably do differently with a 2nd look (watch NHL refs make bad calls often), just cant let it affect you personally. You really have to have a disconnect on what is said on the ice/field and how you feel off. It isnt easy, but the criticisms will come. Try to make it fun and have fun. The scores almost never matter, but things like safety and lessons learned (like respect for officials, discipline,etc) can matter.

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! These are such great tips. It's so true, all you can do is your best. There will always be people criticizing, but you are out there doing it, which is more than most people are doing.

@giuseppe4909 Жыл бұрын

Oh, and make the players respect the ref’s circle, only respond to players designated as Captain or Assistant Captain other players need to be warned about chirping or slap a penalty on em.

@beginneradulthockey Жыл бұрын

Do you know what's funny? I have been playing for years and did not know this until now. This is something we should be training players on when they first start.

@MadameVirgeniale 5 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much!

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Did you sign up? :)

@Aidan_minotti 7 ай бұрын

I’m a 13 yr old hockey player who also refs…… idk how but I make $23 an hour, I do 2-4 games a day depending on if I have one, and I ref bantams, peewees, and sometimes squirts

@beginneradulthockey 2 ай бұрын

That is great! Such a fun high school job, way more fun than what I did at that age.