Second, the @SPORT_Lab25's Luisa Pereira Vargas (@MemorialU) led a scoping review on non-accidental violence (#abuse) directed towards #sportofficials, published in @FrontSportsAL. Bottom line, it's prevalent and comes in many forms.
Respect Lives Here.
Referees show up every game to keep it fair. Yelling at an official won’t change the call, but it can ruin a game for everyone. Let’s respect our officials!
#RespectLivesHere#HockeyNL#SafeSport
Last year, I asked my officiating colleagues around the country to share, the officiating crests from their member with me. This was the result. Thanks to all!
Congratulations to Lewis Holwell from CBR Minor who was selected at the Most Improved Official for the 24/25 season. We were thrilled to have @DHanoomansingh, HC Manager of Officiating on hand to present the award along with CBR Referee in Chief Tony Cronin
Congratulations to @ashleyhammond2 from Mt Pearl Minor/Metro who was selected as the Most Dedicated Official for the 24/25 season. On hand to present Ashley her was was HC Manager of Officiating @DHanoomansingh and @hockeynl1935 Referee in Chief Ed Flood
A great day 2 of our High Performance officials session. Engaging classroom discussions and two on ice sessions focusing on skating technique and procedural and positioning routines. Thank you @DHanoomansingh for all your efforts
A great first day of our High Performance session for officials within our branch. Some engaging classrooms sessions and an excellent on ice session. The work continues tomorrow. Great to have @DHanoomansingh leading this session in conjunction with the Women’s U18 Nationals
Excited to meet tonight with the @HockeyCanada officials working the #U18Nationals. For the next week, I’ll provide on-site mental performance consulting services to the officials, with the goal of improving their on-ice mental performance. Thanks for the invite @DHanoomansingh
Great session in HKR 2000 today! Thanks to Mark Marshall and Candice Petten from Sport NL for sharing real career stories and honest advice with our students.
Top takeaways:
✅ Say yes to new experiences
✅ Relationships matter
✅ Keep learning & growing
Today in HKR 2000 we were fortunate to hear from Trevor Murphy, VP of Development with Hockey Canada. Trevor shared excellent insights into working in the sport industry, along with practical advice that can be applied to any career path.
*tried Growlers ring too!
@HockeyCanada
Amazing to bring this group of folks together for our officiating workshop on mental health, stress, and abuse. Huge thanks to David Barrie ( @OntarioIsSoccer ) for hosting us!
With great excitement we wish to congratulate @christiandawe5 on his selection to attend the Hockey Canada’s National High Performance (NHP) camp in Calgary. Well deserved and enjoy every minute of the experience. We are very proud of you. @hockeynl1935