Trent Bird
Burlington,ON
Summary
Seasoned Youth Baseball Umpire & Hockey Time Keeper with comprehensive knowledge of baseball & hockey rules and regulations. Strengths include exceptional decision-making skills, keen observation abilities, and strong communication capabilities honed through experience in managing game situations effectively. Known for maintaining fairness and integrity in all games officiated, contributing positively to youth sports development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Time Keeper
Burlington Lions Optimus Minor Hockey Association
Burlington, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Set up and maintain the official game clock, ensuring accurate timekeeping of all periods.
- Verify that teams are ready to play at the start of each period, and signal for play to begin.
- Keep track of goals scored, assists, penalties, shots on goal, saves, faceoffs won, lost, power plays, shorthanded situations and other statistics as assigned by the league or team.
- Operate audio equipment such as music systems or PA systems used for pre-game ceremonies or announcements during games.
- Ensure proper functioning of scoreboard displays throughout the game; troubleshoot any malfunctions if necessary.
- Maintain an organized work area; clean up after each game is finished according to facility guidelines.
- Accurately complete paperwork associated with hockey games including lineups, scoresheets and other forms..
- Prepared for games by setting up and testing announcing, scorekeeping and board equipment.
- Documented running score throughout games, incidents, injuries, and timeouts.
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly closed press box after each game
Baseball Umpire-Level 2
BOMBA-Burlington Baseball
Burlington, ON
05.2022 - Current
- Ensured rules and regulations were followed during games.
- Assisted in the training of new umpires.
- Called balls, strikes, outs, and safe and out plays accurately.
- Communicated decisions to coaches, players, and spectators politely.
- Maintained a professional demeanor throughout all games.
- Adhered to league's policies on sportsmanship and conduct.
- Issued warnings when appropriate for misbehavior or rule violations.
- Intervened as necessary to ensure safety of participants and spectators.
- Resolved disputes between coaches, players, and parents quickly and fairly.
- Checked equipment prior to each game to make sure it was up-to-code.
- Kept an accurate record of ejections from the field for misconduct.
- Served as a role model by demonstrating good sportsmanship at all times.
- Monitored weather conditions throughout the game and took appropriate action when needed..
- Demonstrated deep and practical knowledge and understanding of official rules of game.
- Tracked game time, starting or stopping play when necessary.
Education
M.M.Robinson High School
Burlington, ONSkills
- Attention to Details
- Efficiency Optimization
- Deadline-Oriented
- Meeting Facilitation
- Team Player
- Punctuality
Accomplishments
- Honor Role Student for 2023 & 2024 (semester 1)
- 2023/2024 MMR Junior Wind Ensemble Award (Brass)
- 2023-Academic Growth Award-Geography
- 2023-Academic Achievement Award-Science
Affiliations
- Highschool-Junior Football Team, Junior Basketball Team, Varsity Track & Field Team.
- High School-Concert & Jazz Band Member
- Oakville Rangers Rep Hockey
- Volunteer - CIBC Cancer Run, local Food Bank, minor hockey day, Bright Run (Cancer Run)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Time Keeper
Burlington Lions Optimus Minor Hockey Association
09.2023 - Current
Baseball Umpire-Level 2
BOMBA-Burlington Baseball
05.2022 - Current
M.M.Robinson High School
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