Derby Ref
Ramblings from a roller derby referee
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One of the reasons I love being a derby official
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How I fit all my stuff into my gear bag
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When a great song comes on
Everyone at the venue:
The officials:
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Watching a video of a bout I reffed
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Studying the revised rules
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At the end of a tournament
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When the bout just ended and everyone is still on the track
The players:
The officials:
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When the WFTDA releases its updated rules set
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After an intense practice
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After OPRing a double header
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When someone says it must be quite easy to be a ref
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Noticing a player on the track without their mouthguard
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When I find out there’s no alcohol at the after-party
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Ref hand signals
What non-derby people see:
Me:
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When there’s an officiating position in a nearby sanctionned game
