Oscar Valverde
Born in Barcelona (Spain) in 1972, at the young age of 4 years old he started his connection with the sport of rink hockey, playing in different teams until he was 23 years old. For 5 years he combined his love of the sport as a referee, player and coach at the early age of 17. He studied as a Higher Technician in Hospitality, but eventually opted for Security, studying at the Police School of Catalonia, being his current profession. The link with roller field hockey is still present, leaving the refereeing after 31 years. He has participated in World Championships, European Championships, National Championships, King's Cups, etc. Recognized as best referee in Europe in different years and in the same way in the RFEP, getting to receive the Gold Badge of this. In 2019-2020 he became Head of the National Commission of Referees of the RFEP and a year later as Head Referee of WSEurope. Excited to improve the vision of the referee from the training and professionalism, he is a teacher of various subjects of World Skate Academy, bringing his experience as a referee in different countries where he has participated in lectures, training, training and referee.