Without support from my leadership, it would be much more difficult to make some of the assigned events.
Q: How do you mesh your various careers and responsibilities with the schedule and demands of being a national caliber official? What aspects of your roles outside of wrestling do you bring to your job as an official?Ī: I am fortunate to have a flexible work schedule that allows me to take time off for events as needed. Those who have tenure and experience also can use this opportunity to share their knowledge and help develop those officials with potential for the future. I would recommend RMN Events to those officials who are not looking to make a quick buck, but those who are interested in learning and growing as an official. This celebration of the sport hypes up the kids, parents, coaches, and officials. Another unique/exciting feature of RMN is the opening show before the matches begin. Changing locations gives wrestlers the opportunity to travel or stay close, as time and budgets permit. RMN events are unique because of the various locations events are held. Working for RMN also gave me the opportunity to be evaluated (and eventually selected) for one of the longest and largest folkstyle events in the country, the 2022 Disney Duals, where I received recognition as Rookie Official of the Year. The opportunities I get to network with officials from other states and feedback to improve my mechanics and application of the rules are sconed to none. RMN gives me the opportunity and trust to work higher caliber matches of wrestlers from across the country. Q: What do you value about doing RMN Events? What makes an RMN tournament unique and special? Why would you recommend RMN to other officials seeking to grow in knowledge and experience?Ī: I value the mat time I get when I encounter distinctive styles of wrestling.
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When wrestling at any level, it is the responsibility of the wrestler to be professional to the officials and/or adults, demonstrate good sportsmanship (it’s good to be humble), and absorb all the feedback/teaching points. It is important that we have interactions that promote good sportsmanship and educate the young ones on what they did wrong, so they learn. In youth sports, many of the kids are learning the sport and a lot about themselves mentally and physically. Q: What’s most important in your mind for an official of youth sports? What are their most important areas of responsibility?Ī: Education. This story appeared in the latest issue of WIN Magazine. Wrestling is one of the most physical sports for athletes, which is why prioritizing safety is imperative.
On the mat, my top priority is to ensure the safety of the wrestlers. As a female official, one of my goals to be a role model for the young ladies who are growing in the sport and let them know that there are ways to stay involved in wrestling, whether it is participating, coaching, or officiating. I wrestled in high school, so I should give officiating wrestling a shot.”Īs an official, my role is to be professional on and off the mat. I enjoyed it and thought: “I never played football in high school and was able to officiate. However, in 2017 I was recruited to officiate high school football. I wrestled in high school since graduating in 2004, I had not stayed involved in the wrestling community. Q: How and when did you decide to become an official? What is your view of an official’s role and responsibility as it relates to your interaction with the athletes, coaches, and spectators?Ī: I decided to become an official in 2017. This is an expanded version of the story that appeared in the July issue of WIN Magazine. Hernandez spoke to Bill Barron of RMN about her experiences. Note: Kim Hernandez of Converse, Texas, has been a wrestling official for the past six years and was named a Rookie Official of the Year by Rocky Mountain Nationals this past year. Photo: Kim Hernandez, a former high school wrestler, became an official in 2017 and has worked many wrestling events.
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