Umpiring Opportunities
Young Umpire Award
The perfect start! A three step (bronze, silver and gold) introduction to hockey's rules and umpiring all delivered in a fun and interesting way. This award is suitable for young people of 8-13 years and can be delivered in schools and junior clubs.
Foundation Umpire Award
This award is suitable for young people of over 13 years and all adults with limited experience of hockey. This highly popular Award can be delivered in schools and club and can also be attained as a module within the England Hockey Leadership Award.
Level 1 Umpire Award
This is the passport to umpire all England Hockey adult club competitions and local / county level leagues.
Level 2 Umpire Award
This is an accreditation for those who umpire in the regional programmes inclusive of any regional leagues and tournaments (inclusive of junior tournaments) and the later rounds of national competitions (e.g. Round 3 of the National Cup etc).
Level 3 Umpire Award
This is an accreditation for those who umpire in the national programme including the Slazenger EHL (England Hockey League) and the National Tournament Finals and Championships.
It is anticipated that the next Level 1 Umpiring Course will take place in January 2009, exact dates to be confirmed.
For more information contact Anne Whitworth, or go to the England Hockey umpiring page.
