Yesterday, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) circulated very minor updates to the 2019 Rules of Hockey and Indoor Hockey, effective Nov. 1 2020. Any significant rule changes are still scheduled to be issued after the Tokyo Olympic Games and the Indoor World Cup respectively. Outdoor 4.2(c): knee pads that match the sock colour OR are […]
Umpiring Big vs. Small with The Social Ref | #MentoringMonday
This week’s pick, The Social Ref by Shawn Madden, is a relatively quick read with some interesting ideas on how a beginner could quickly become a good recreational hockey umpire, and you can improve your skills as you’re moving up the ladder as well. He takes a staged approach to starting to officiate a sport: […]
The Psychology of Refereeing | #MentoringMonday
Welcome to #MentoringMonday, where hockey umpires get the support and resources they need to develop their umpiring careers.
In Against the Rules, Michael Lewis spends an entire podcast series talking about referees, in the most general sense: people who are appointed to adjudicate fairness in all kinds of aspects of life.
Ref, You Suck! | #MentoringMonday
Welcome to #MentoringMonday, where hockey umpires get the support and resources they need to develop their umpiring careers.
In Against the Rules, Michael Lewis spends an entire podcast series talking about referees, in the most general sense: people who are appointed to adjudicate fairness in all kinds of aspects of life.
The 2019 Rules of Hockey Deconstructed
Happy New Rulebook! ?? In the past, I’ve done a line-by-line sequential deconstruction of the changes. This time I’m mixing it up, grouping them by subject, and talking about their impact as a whole, with a healthy sprinkling of sass. Because you’re worth it. BYE-BYE PWGKP Centered in Rule 2.2, the FIH has abolished (by way […]
You Know What Grinds My Gears?
You, America! Sorry, got carried away with my Family Guy reference. But yes, I’m grumpy. There’s a lot of distressing tales emerging on the umpiring front, and it’s time to vent. England Hockey Gives No Quarter With Quarters One of the most contentious changes the FIH is trying to push through in the new 2019 […]
Giving Hockey The Blues In Belgium: Fair Play Cards Miss The Mark
Last week on social media the Royal Belgium Hockey Association, which governs the top domestic club competition in the country, announced a new initiative to assist in the promotion of fair play. The response on the platforms, in true social media style, was a mix between ? and ?. There isn’t a hockey person around […]
Copyfight Ep. 2: That Time All The Things Happened
Hey, friends. It’s been a tumultuous few weeks and I’m not going to lie: I’ve been completely overwhelmed. First off, wonderfully, with all of the support and encouragement I’ve received from all of you both publicly and privately. I’ve kept a lot of screenshots, and when I’ve felt a little down and discouraged (read: sobbing […]
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