[Uwh-announce] Rule of the Week- The Stick-Part 2

[Sinclair, Angus (DEDTA)]

Hi all,
Firstly, I'd like to welcome aboard the Queenslanders who are now on board in real time with "Rule of the Week". Apologies if you haven't read the Part 1 yet, but that's OK, we can sort that if needed.

Now, back to the Stig. Nope, still can't use him as a stick. Only because nobody can verify if he is able to float horizontally in the water. And we've yet to test if he'd fit in the magic stick box. He can do pretty much anything, except wear black.

This week I'm going to look at exactly how much damage can you inflict on another player with your stick? Well, that depends on:

1.       How bad the refs are

2.       How buggered your stick is

3.       How good you are at fouling and not getting caught

Quick question: Which of these three points are legitimate game play or acceptable in Hockey?

Answer: None, zip, nada. Nowt.

This issue has been raised following a game where the strike resembled a barbers pole. Why was that? Well, the refs didn't see him getting raked, the sticks were all pretty tired, and well, some of the players knew exactly where the refs weren't.

Sounds like a great game of hockey. Unless of course you are the strike in question. So the point is that when refereeing, you need to keep an eye on the "behind play" antics.

If you are playing, consider how you'd feel if the same treatment was flung your way. And this, in most cases is exactly what happens and the game rapidly descends into a free for all.

And then the un-sportsman like calls start, and players get a rest courtesy of the refs and your team mates get really frustrated at trying to resurrect a game with less than 6 players in. There is always an upside: you will most likely be first shout at the bar afterwards.........

So, get your sticks off the players, and onto the puck. It's more rewarding, less damaging, less inflammatory and might be cheaper at the pub.

As always:
Regardless of what you think of the call, it's what it is. Live with it, and move on.

See you all poolside!

Angus Sinclair
Chief Referee, Tasmania Underwater Hockey

P 03 6237 6401 | F 03 6233 5800
M 0427 501 890
email: angus.sinclair at development.tas.gov.au<mailto:angus.sinclair at development.tas.gov.au>


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