The Official Review is a podcast by Peter Park'em where we deep dive into the world of Roller Derby officiating.
For each episode we will have a guest on the show talking about how they got involved with the sport, what got them into officiating or what kept them from trying, and how they experience the officiating culture in "Derby" today.
We will tell stories about lessons learned along the way, provide insights into growing as an official and share memorable stories both, from on and off the track.
So get you initiations, actions and outcomes ready,
welcome to the official review!
For this Episode, we're cutting all ties with leagues and hearing from Independent NSO Gorier Estefan about how you can build your support structure as an independent official and why, not having just one but many leagues, can widen your range of knowledge.
We also discuss how leagues can be transparent, when they expect dedicated and travelling officials to train their volunteers before games and why that also is a great chance to win people for the official's community.
So get your initiation, action and outcome ready!
Welcome to the Official Review, Gorier Estefan!
20 Apr 2023
Episode 5 - Groningen Referee - The Hoarse Whistler
We're putting the skates back on for Episode number five and talk about how it was starting as a young official in a newly formed league in the Netherlands, why officiating isn't for everyone and why tone matters, even when you are right.
My guest shares why sometimes taking a step back from Derby can actually keep you in the sport, but why not coming back never was an option.
So get your initiation, action and outcome ready!
Welcome to the Official Review, The Hoarse Whistler!
6 Apr 2023
Episode 4 - Copenhagen Head NSO - Kirahvi
You don't need skates to make a lasting impact in the world of Roller Derby, as proven by Kirahvi, my guest for this week's episode and one of Europe's most experienced and best know Non Skating Officials.
We talk about what derby bubbles mean for the development and spreading of knowledge within officials and what official can do, to burst those bubbles as well as what a great league culuture means for growing an officials team.
And with a combined derby age of over 20 years, we of course share some stories from past ruleset shenanigans and things we learned along the way.
So get your initiation, action and outcome ready!
Welcome to the Official Review, Kirahvi!
23 Mar 2023
Episode 3 - Oslo Roller Derby Skater - Pikante
Why should official timeouts be taken very carefully and as few as possible? And when do we fully understand a rule?
These and other questions I try to answer together with my guest for this Episode.
And for a change of perspective, I wanted to get a skater's view on derby officiating. After all, officials are there to facilitate their game and on a perfect game day, nobody will notice us. But what can we do to foster and grow the relationship between skaters and officials and help them understand the decisions we make?
And have I just signed up to play my first ever Derby game?Just one way to find out!
So get your initiation, action and outcome ready!
Welcome to the Official Review, Pikante!
10 Mar 2023
Episode 2 - Bergen Official / Skater - Doctor What / Assguardian
For many of us, Roller Derby is more than just a sport. It gives us an accepting community where we can grow, provides us with the chance to travel and generates memories to last for a lifetime.
But what if either an injury or a global pandemic threatens to take that away and all you can think is "Oh shit, I am going to lose Roller Derby now!"? That is exactly what my guest and I talk about in this episode!
We also discuss receiving feedback as a growing official and how important it is that the receiver is in the right state of mind to hear it.
So get your initiation, action and outcome ready!
Welcome to the Official Review, Doctor What / Assguardian!
23 Feb 2023
Episode 1 - Dublin Referee - Shref
With over 10 years of experience, Dublin Roller Derby's Referee Shref shares what it was like to start officiating when there was no casebook and almost no online resources available, and how he officiated his first game with just a "vague understanding of the rules".
We also share our recipe for staying in this sport for so long and why you should not change your breakfast routines on game days. After all, the only breakfast for champions is feedback.
So get your initiation, action and outcome ready!
Welcome to the Official Review, Shref!
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