Derby Ref

Ramblings from a roller derby referee

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Retirement...

Haven’t posted in a while but I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making the past 7 years of roller derby awesome and unforgettable. Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this blog, I loved seeing these posts pop up on my social media feeds!

I will be hanging up my skates after my home league’s last game of the season on August 12. It’s been one hell of a ride. To everyone I’ve worked with at officiating clinics, home games, travel bouts, tournaments, WFTDA playoffs, you made me grow as an official and I am immensely grateful.

Remember to thank your league’s officials. Derby wouldn’t be possible without their hard work.

See you in the stands!

Court Marshall, Montreal Roller Derby

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When I see a friend in the crowd booing the refs

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When the announcer mentions how derby could not function without NSOs

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When a player decides to become a ref

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What it feels like when the team benches are in the infield

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After a bout where the coach spent the entire time yelling at the refs

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When I can’t find my finger grip whistle in my gear bag

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When I’m feeling pretty good after the bout

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When the jammer is hiding the panty and I’m trying to define the pack

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Defining the pack right next to a jammer ref

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When I give a “Unsporting Conduct” penalty for the first time.

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Giving a pep talk to a rookie about to officiate their first bout

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When the crowd boos you

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How the crowd reacts

When they introduce the players:

When they introduce the refs:

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When giant camera flashes go off during the jam

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When I get mansplained how to ref

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Our NSOs are...