Behind the Whistle: Women in Officiating / Derrière le sifflet : femmes en arbitrage

We’re back with another episode of Behind the Whistle: Women in Officiating! Episode 4 highlights Chantal Rochon, a basketball referee from Fredericton.

From falling in love with the adrenaline and competition in her first games to navigating pressure and learning to embrace discomfort, Chantal reflects on her officiating journey over the past nine years.

She shares the impact of key mentors, the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone, and some of the moments that have stayed with her – from refereeing a national gold medal game to being cheered on by young girls in the crowd.

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look into what it’s like to officiate at the national level, and how Chantal is helping pave the way for other women and girls in the province. 

Please note that this episode is only available in English. 

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Dans notre troisième et dernier épisode de Derrière le sifflet, nous vous présentons deux autres histoires de femmes qui font leur marque dans l'arbitrage au Nouveau-Brunswick :

• Maécha - Lutte
• Guylaine - Vélo de montagne

Elles partagent ce qu’elles ont appris grâce à l’arbitrage, ce qui les pousse à participer et des raisons pour lesquelles elles encouragent d'autres femmes à s'impliquer. Du tapis de lutte à la piste de vélo, cet épisode offre un autre aperçu de ce que signifie être une femme derrière le sifflet.

Veuillez noter que cet épisode n'est disponible qu'en français

Episode 2 of Behind the Whistle features four women with stories to tell from the world of officiating. You’ll hear from:

• Michele – Football (01:15)
• Maud – Judo (31:58)
• Sheila – Pickleball (40:34)
• Victoria (Wrex) – Roller Derby (52:17)

These women share how they got into officiating, what keeps them involved, and how they navigate the challenges and rewards of being an official. From the judo mat to the roller derby rink, this episode gives a glimpse into what it means to be a woman behind the whistle.

Please note that this episode is only available in English. 

In our debut episode of Behind the Whistle, we’re kicking things off with six incredible women who represent a wide range of sports and officiating experiences. You’ll hear from:

• Jenn – Volleyball (01:50)
• Rey – Cricket (08:30)
• Laura – Soccer (18:39)
• Angel – Soccer (29:58)
• Jill – Hockey (47:22)
• Doris – Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, and Track and Field (01:21:09)

Together, they share what drew them to officiating, what keeps them involved, and how they navigate the challenges and rewards of being an official. From rink to cricket pitch, this episode gives a glimpse into what it means to be a woman behind the whistle.

Please note that this episode is only available in English.