Interested in Umpiring?
June 16, 2021
Umpiring is a fantastic way to learn more about hockey, to develop your skills and progress through the umpiring grades. Whether you want to get involved at club level, or have aspirations to umpire at the international stage, you can gain help and support from Hockey Ireland, your provincial umpiring association and the Irish Hockey Umpires Association (IHUA). For more information, please visit the pathway page or Hockey Ireland's E-Learning Hub.
The Rules of Hockey are also available HERE
Online Rules Test – As a new or inexperienced umpire, you can start by completing your online rules test. If you require help with how to navigate the e-learning course, click here. This will give you an introduction into the rules of hockey before progressing on to your Fundamentals of Umpiring.
Fundamentals of Umpiring – once you have completed your online rules test, you can start working towards the Fundamentals of Umpiring Award.
To achieve your ‘Fundamentals of Umpiring Award’ you must take the following steps:
- Complete your ‘Online Rules Test’
- Complete 4 sections online (Module 1)
- Attend a Live Webinar (Module 1 – you can book this once you have completed your online section by emailing linda.monaghan@hockey.ie)
- Attend a practical workshop in your province (Module 2 – booking will be made available online)
Next Live Q&A webinars: TBC contact linda.monaghan@hockey.ie to book your spot
If you would like more information on any of the above contact linda.monaghan@hockey.ie or the Leinster Hockey Umpires Association - lhuacommittee@gmail.com
Updated 16th June 2021
