roller derby officials training

Player/ref OOP and DTP drills

Number required: 6-10 skaters w. scrimmage shirts (per round) 3-7 refs Trainer needs: marked out track 10/20 foot rope Stopwatch (pref JT) Whistle Drill 1: seeing 10/20 feet standing still 1. All refs get in the middle of the track, less than seven try to fill all positions, more than seven rotate some through middle…More

Training Session – Skating Patterns, NSO training and Stops

Ref Training Session Skating Patterns, NSO training and Stops Trainer needs: Interval timer app, whistle, penalty calling app, chair, rules, whiteboard/penalty tracking sheets, pens Referees need: Whistles, rules Time: One hour session 10 mins: Skates on and warm up 15 mins: ON SKATES: Penalty calling circuit Circuit lasts for 60 secs with a 15 second break…More

Two-lap penalty call remembering with OWB/penalty tracker

Objective: To practice penalty remembering and correct calling, to practice NSO skills including recording penalties and reading handsignals, to practice OPR skating patterns, spatial awareness and skating with/around other skaters Typical length of drill: Variable, depends on ref endurance and skating skills Materials needed: Taped out track, whiteboard/penalty tracking sheet, penalty calling app or flashcards Skill…More

Endless Ref Patterns with Suicide drills

Objective: To practice ref skating patterns with standing and falling stops Typical length of drill: Variable – depends on ref endurance and skating skills Materials needed: Taped out track, whistles Skill level required: Skating skills, knowledge of ref skating patterns, basic to advanced standing/falling stop skills Description: All refs pick a spot. Three refs are bunny…More

Penalty Calling Practice

Objective: For refs to practice calling penalties and for skaters to become more familiar with handsignals. Typical length of drill: Variable Materials needed: Taped out track, numbers on skaters’ arms. Skill level required: Basic skating skills, knowledge of handsignals, knowledge of verbal cues Description: Drill is run as jams, with all ref positions filled (if possible).…More

Training Session – Whistles and 10 feet

Trainer needs: Interval timer app, whistle, penalty calling app, chair, rules, 10/20 rope, WFTDA Manual Referees need: Whistles, rules Time: 2 hours 10 mins: OFF SKATES: Whistle Practice Refs split into two groups and go to opposite sides of big space either outside or upstairs on opposite sides). One ref leads whole group – they…More

Skating/Blocking OOB Sess w. Projection

Trainer needs: Interval timer app (HIIT interval timer android app), whistle, penalty calling app (Heath), chair, rules Referees need: Whistles, rules 15 mins: OFF SKATES: Rules love in SOOB, Cutting and BOOB What are the definitions of these things What is the difference between NI, Mi & Ma 5 Mins: OFF SKATES: Projection awareness Everyone…More

Penalty Box Procedures and Penalties

Objective: To learn and practice penalty box procedures and penalties and to practice ref skating patterns and ref eyes Typical length of drill: Variable Materials needed: Taped out track, skater volunteers (at least one pack) Skill level required: Basic skating skills, knowledge of ref skating patterns Description: Review penalty box IPs – 6.13.13-15 & 6.13.22-25…More