Umpiring

Useful Guidance documents for Umpires

Radio guidance for Umpires - Guidance for umpires on the use of microphones and headsets

Player Management - PLAYER MANAGEMENT (including CONTROL from the Whistle to use of Cards – the ‘Control Ladder’) 

Player Behaviour - Player behaviours policy

Code of Conduct - Conduct of players, team officials, umpires and spectators.

We appreciate that after an incident has occurred that it can be quite unsettling when it comes to the completion of the paperwork. Understanding the process makes this much simpler and the following downloads will help to provide you with an insight into what is required.

Note: Umpires are required to send the forms to the West Area Disciplinary Officer within 72hrs.

Red Cards And Matchday Misconduct Offences (MMO’s) (englandhockey.co.uk) - A detailed understanding of what you should do in the case of a Match Day Misconduct Offence

Red Cards And Matchday Misconduct Offences (MMO’s) (englandhockey.co.uk) - The Regulations

Red Cards And Matchday Misconduct Offences (MMO’s) (englandhockey.co.uk) - Blank Form

This information can also be downloaded from England Hockey but we hope that we have made this process simpler!

Umpire Development Pathway

We are increasingly looking to grow and develop our team of umpires within the County. Without umpires hockey is not possible so all Clubs need to encourage and support new and existing umpires. 

Please actively try to identify candidates and get them onto a level 1 umpire course organised by England Hockey which is booked online through the HA website. If there is not a suitable course organised please get in touch so we can add you to a waiting list and keep you updated.

Newly qualified Level 1 Club Umpires (unassessed) can start umpiring within limitations. These matches are limited to some lower tier league fixtures (see league handbook for qualifying tiers) and cup matches alongside Assessed Level 1 umpires (or higher). After a minimum of 4 matches umpires can be assessed by a Level 1 umpire assessor to become a Level 1 Club Umpire (assessed). 

There already several umpires in the county who have completed the umpire developer course, who then mentor our developing umpires to help increase their skill level and develop confidence. If you are interested in becoming part of the team of umpire developers there is an online course you can do costing £10, which you access by signing into the hockey hub on the  England Hockey website.

New online Umpire Education Module

Please take a look at the England Hockey website where you’ll see a new online training module on decision communication is now available. The module is intended for new and inexperienced umpires and combines quite a number of video clips with some clear, concise guidance and explanation.  Following the successful completion of a short test, users can download a certificate of awareness.  This is a useful tool for all umpires so please publicise this facet as appropriate within your club. 

Rules, education (including videos) and testing is now available on the Hockeyhub so feel free to register and use the learning aids available.