Raymond Freedman

Sports Official

Baseball Canada

08.2002 - 01.2020

Collaborated with other officials to ensure accuracy in rulings and adherence to established guidelines.
Contributed to a positive athletic environment by exhibiting professionalism both on and off the field.
Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
Enhanced spectator enjoyment by maintaining a smooth flow of the game through timely decisions.
Ensured player safety by monitoring gameplay and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
Supported event organizers by ensuring that all pre-game preparations were completed thoroughly and on time.
Improved game fairness by enforcing rules and regulations consistently.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with rule changes and officiating techniques.
Received positive feedback from teams and spectators for professionalism and thorough knowledge of sport rules.
Kept detailed records of game results, penalties, and other relevant statistics for accurate reporting purposes.
Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
Promoted fair play among athletes through consistent enforcement of sportsmanship standards.
Managed challenging situations with diplomacy, diffusing tensions between players or teams when necessary.
Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
Provided constructive feedback to fellow officials after games, promoting continuous improvement within the officiating community.
Effectively managed time constraints during games while balancing the need for thorough evaluations of plays or incidents.
Facilitated pre-game meetings with coaching staff to review rules, expectations, and specific game scenarios.
Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
Developed strong relationships with coaches, players, and administrators for effective communication during games.
Informed coaches of any rule violations or discrepancies during games, fostering a respectful relationship between officials and team staff members.
Assisted in training new sports officials, sharing expertise and best practices for successful officiating.
Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.
Kept track of time and scores during games
Monitored players to identify any rule violations and issue appropriate penalties.
Made impartial and fair decisions to maintain trust and respect of players, coaches and fans.
Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
Utilized varied hand signals to manage games.
Trained and evaluated new referees to impart understanding of rules, regulations and standards.
Maintained game play by managing player substitutions, fouls and timeouts.
Stayed physically fit to keep up with pace of games.
Listened to player feedback and communicated with team captains to accurately resolve disputes.
Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
Trained and mentored new referees and other sports officials.
Investigated and reported on any misconduct of players or coaches.
Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
Examined game tapes to assess and provide feedback on performance of officials.
Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
Assisted in developing new and updated rules and regulations to increase game performance and challenges.
Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.