umpiring

We are committed to developing umpires from the junior ranks, right through to the top levels of competition. We provide umpire rules briefing sessions and ongoing mentoring in an effort to help you improve your skills and experience.

Here are some umpiring resources to get you started…

2011 FIH Rules of Hockey  Get the latest rule book online

If you are new to hockey and want an overview, check out this quick guide to field hockey from Hockey Australia.

For those of you who want a bit more detail, check out the following resources. Some are geared towards beginners and some are for the more experienced umpire.

FIH Rules of Hockey Video Library – some very useful videos of rule interpretations

Umpire Rules Briefing 20092010 (Hockey Australia)

2009_New_Rule_Interpretation  (Hockey Australia)

Officials Code of Behaviour

Approach to Umpiring

Umpire Duties & Responsibilities

Signals used in hockey

Working with your co-umpire

Managing the players – develop rapport

Positioning when umpiring

Umpiring for the first time? Here’s a few pointers …  first game tips

Email the webmaster@ballinahockey.org.au if there are other resources you would like to see on this page.

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