Quote:
Originally Posted by 2ArmBands
I've officiated for a few years now and I can second everything that your saying. Part of being an adult official is to help mentor young kids that are in officiating. I'm not sure of the numbers exactly but the Hockey Canada has a pathetically low retention number for officials under the age of 16.
Given the things that I have seen heard I am not the least bit shocked. During supervisions ( I sit In the crowd with a clipboard and watch the game like everyone else) I have had multiple instances in which parents are down right crossing the line. Obviously it can be very intimidating for a young kid. I often approach the parent and explain the obvious flaws in his behavior and try to educate them.
It is an issue that is plaguing minor hockey. Even as an adult when I take verbal abuse it can bother me. When you skate 5-6 games a weekend it can wear you down. In all honesty had I gotten into it at a young age I likely would not still be doing it today
|
one of my best friends officiates a lot. it is not uncommon for him to throw parents out of the rink. he just blows the whistle and tells the parent to leave. if they don't comply immediately he tells the coach of the team the parent is cheering for that they have 30 seconds for the parent to leave or else they forfeit the game. he has yet to have a forfeit
...and it's almost always a mom who's going nuts
