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…

 Umpire Rules Briefing 20092010 (Hockey Australia) 

 2009_New_Rule_Interpretation  (Hockey Australia) 

  2009 FIH Rule Book Brush up on the rest of the rules (yes – the whole rule book)  

  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.