Hey Ref: January 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF I often hear some referees’ explanations that strike me as kind of weird. Is there some advice to help me get it right when it’s my turn to give explanations? ...
Hey Ref: July 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF Once in a while when it’s my turn to referee, I wind up with bad behavior from the players and I get flustered and unsure of what to do.
Poor behavior...
Hey Ref: October 2017
HEY REF Other than the marker making calls like “out” and “down,” is it permissible for the referee to stop play?
It’s allowed, but it’s rare and usually for safety reasons. An intervention would typically...
Hey Ref: October 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF I referee a fair amount and I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that there seems to be a lot more no lets given for access interference situations, way...
Hey Ref: April 2019
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF Last call!
Well folks, nine years later, it’s the end of my writing the officiating column. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a Canadian doing it, but it’s fitting that someone...
Hey Ref: January 2019
An “Official” Q&A
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF Is it true that the PSA decided to eliminate the usual practice of giving only a let (instead of an obvious stroke) when the striker refrains from hitting...