Officiating Development
At Five Nations Roller Derby we’re reinvesting in roller derby and one of the things we’ve heard loudest from teams and officials alike is that people would like more opportunities to develop their officiating skills.
During 2025, our Officiating Development Committee ran a series of events, creating some resources and generally working to grow the skill base of our officials across the UK and Ireland, wherever they are in their derby careers.
Online Officiating Seminars
Catch up on the Officiating Education Committee series of seminars:
Wednesday 22nd January – How to be a HNSO – recording – presentation
Wednesday 29th January – Score Keeping – recording – presentation
Wednesday 5th February – Penalty Box Timing – recording – presentation
Tuesday 4th February – Officiating Juniors – presentation
Quick Start Resources
You asked, and we have provided. We now have quick start guides for some of the most beginner friendly NSO roles. These are a must read if you’re doing your first game, or your first game in a while in a role. They tell you what the role does, how to perform it and even how to complete the paperwork.
Communication between the penalty box and infield
We’d love to hear your thoughts, and requests for anything new. Let us know on our contact form, or by reaching out to any of the team.