Rob Lathouwers Hockey Series- Dar Academy's Tribute to Legend
By Ijaz Chaudhry
Rob Lathouwers in a Dar Academy shirt
Rob Lathouwers of Holland, one of the most respected umpires in the hockey world, passed away two years ago. He came from the most distinguished family of hockey umpires. His father Guust Lathouwers umpired in as many as three Olympics. Guust’s younger brother Piet Lathouwers umpired in two Olympics. Rob himself whistled in international hockey from 1978-1994 including three Olympics and two World Cups.
