Degan Houle-Fox

Hockey Referee

Alberta Minor Hockey

09.2024 - 03.2025

Maintained order during games through effective communication with coaches and players.
Contributed to a positive game atmosphere by maintaining professionalism at all times, both on and off the ice.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected game situations or challenges, resulting in minimal disruptions to gameplay.
Collaborated with fellow officials to ensure consistent rule interpretation throughout games.
Handled disputes calmly and effectively, diffusing tense situations between teams during matches.
Promoted sportsmanship among players, coaches, and spectators through respectful interactions and role modeling.
Enhanced game fairness by enforcing rules and regulations consistently.
Managed time efficiently while maintaining focus on game details, ensuring timely completion of matches.
Enforced safety rules to protect players from game injuries.
Facilitated smooth gameplay by quickly making accurate decisions on penalties and infractions.
Improved overall gameplay experience for players and spectators with strong attention to detail in rule enforcement.
Checked rink for debris and secured gates before commencing gameplay.
Upheld high ethical standards while officiating hockey games, fostering trust among teams, coaches, spectators, and league organizers.
Reduced instances of player misconduct through proactive intervention strategies before conflicts escalated into more serious issues.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on rule changes and officiating techniques for optimal performance during games.
Upheld gameplay practices and league requirements for refereed games.
Coordinated exact start, stop and period break schedules for games.
Increased player safety by vigilantly monitoring gameplay and promptly addressing dangerous situations.
Supported league integrity by impartially applying rules regardless of team affiliations or personal relationships.
Responded promptly to injuries and helped coordinate medical care and rule enforcement responses.
Documented fights, threats and damages in reports to management.
Contributed to the growth and popularity of hockey within local communities by consistently delivering high-quality officiating services during matches.
Prevented unnecessary delays in gameplay through efficient pre-game preparations such as equipment checks and briefings with coaching staff.
Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
Promoted good sportsmanship among players.