Refs and NSO

You can’t have a bout without Refs and Non Skating Officials.

CRRD is currently recruiting, so fill out our form at the link below if you’re interested in officiating with us! 

Refs

Referees are responsible for assessing and enforcing penalties, must be on skates, and must be uniformed in a manner that clearly identifies them as Referees.

They are responsible for keeping the game running safely and smoothly by ensuring that the rules of the game are followed.

You don’t need to be a great skater to be a ref!

Get your stripes and come join us!

Kent C.

Non Skating Officials

We are always looking for people to help us run our bouts.

Not Skating Officials (or NSOs) – as the name suggests – are not on skates. They perform crucial tasks to keep the bout flowing.

A few examples of the positions that NSOs run during a game:

  • Scorekeepers: Work with the jammer refs to keep score. Since the team with the most points wins the game, this is a very important position.
  • Lineup Trackers: Track all the skaters in each lineup.
  • Penalty Box Timers:  Skaters who receive penalties have to serve time in the penalty box. Penalty box timers stand behind the penalty box and ensure skaters serve the proper time.
  • Penalty Trackers: Responsible for keeping track of penalties. They stand in the center of the track.
  • Jam Timer:  Start each jam and period with a whistle blast. Requires purchase of a Fox 40 whistle. They stand in the center of the track.

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