In the realm of sports, the role of a referee or official is pivotal. Their decisions shape the game, influence its flow, and ensure fairness and integrity. Recognizing the immense responsibility shouldered by these unsung heroes, OfficialsJournal.com has introduced an innovative tool designed to elevate the officiating craft to new heights. For the first time …
The Importance of a Journal for Referees in Sports Officiating In the world of sports officiating, the role of a referee is both challenging and crucial. The Journal for Referees as exemplified by The Official’s Journal from officialsjournal.com, represents an invaluable tool for any referee who is serious about their craft. This journal isn’t just …
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As the promise of a new season looms on the horizon, the heart of every referee starts to beat a little faster. The anticipation of those under-the-lights moments, the camaraderie of your crew, and the thrill of the game is almost palpable. Yet, with great excitement comes great responsibility. Preparation is key, and as officials, …
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Writing down lessons is an effective way to enhance retention and recall of information. This is because the act of writing down information engages multiple cognitive processes, which helps to strengthen memory traces and improves long-term retention. Here are some ways in which writing down lessons can help with retention: In conclusion, writing down lessons …
As a referee, the importance of being able to reflect on your games cannot be understated. One way to achieve this is through the use of a journal to recap games. Keeping a journal not only serves as a record of your experiences but also provides a platform to reflect on your performance and assess …
Football is officially started and basketball will be around the corner. Is the time of year when Football and Basketball Equipment must be purchased. Right now on Officialsjournal.com, you can get your journal for as low as $8 per journal. Officiating Equipment As officials of any sport, we are all aware of how expensive it …
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Its that time of year when you should be paying dues to your association and conference. For me, that always signaled a couple of things: You need to start getting back into shape (This assumes that I was ever “in shape” to begin with). Familiarize yourself on the new rules changes for each of your …
Hello All, I am starting a new blog entry: Journal Share #1 I wanted to share with you some of my journal entries from last season. I would love for you to share some of yours as well. I try to always make a note of the type of weather we had or something about …
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I had the pleasure of talking about The Official’s Journal yesterday with Don on his podcast “Friday Night Stripes” I had sent Don several journals for him to demo beforehand. We had a great chat about the benefits of the journal and how to best set yourself up to form a habit using these journals. …
I have found that if I really want to remember something, I write it down. Studies have shown that writing by hand appears to improve our ability to remember things, meaning even in today’s tech-obsessed society, the pen just might be mightier than Word. In this technology growing word it might seem stupid to put …
