Learning to Umpire
Designed for Bulimba Hockey Club
Novice & Developing Umpires
the bulls umpiring development plan
BHC Umpiring Pathway for Everyone
Learning rules and game strategy needs to start early...from Baby Bulls in Training (U7s) & continuing through to seniors. Every team needs to provide umpires within the Brisbane Association and umpiring also improves your "game smarts" as a player. If you are unsure of the rules...ask your coach to teach you.
Learn Morestuff we need to discuss
Session 2: Game day - the Prematch Talk
It's important you chat with the other umpire before the game so that you can work together effectively. What should be in your talk?
Learn MoreSession 3: How well do you know the Rules?
Activities to help you learn the rules...really well.
Learn Morepractical learning opportunities
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BWHA - link to more information for the following opportunities
https://www.bwha.com.au/development-workshops/
Umpiring Development Opportunities:
- Introduction to Umpiring clinics
- Senior Umpires talks
- Introduction to Umpiring Workshops
- Umpire Mentor Workshops
- Or the ability to gain an Umpiring Accreditation
- Umpire Mentor Request Form
Practical Beginner Umpire Workshop
Attendees will be taken through the basic principles of umpiring and the rules of field hockey.
Introduction to Umpiring Workshop
Attendees will be taken through the basic principles of umpiring, the rules of field hockey, BWHA procedures for umpires, and given tools for behaviour management.
Umpire Mentoring Workshop
Suitable for established umpires and club volunteers looking to mentor junior umpires, or create an umpire mentor program for their club.
Senior Umpire Talks
Informative sessions tailored for senior umpires! Our guest hosts will cover rule interpretations, behaviour management techniques, new rule changes, and much more to help you prepare for the upcoming season. Register for the first session (4th March) on the BWHA website (further details below).
BWHA Technical Courses
Next Workshop: TBA
Umpire Mentoring
BWHA is always looking for more umpire mentors (paid roles available) – please contact development@bwha.com.au if you’re interested in mentoring.
BHA Umpiring Development
BHA development for umpiring is under a slightly different system to BWHA. Upon completing the basic level on online accreditation (free) BHA try to assign you to their Umpiring Development Officer.
If you are interested in this program with BHA, contact Renee Shafer at BHA: secretary@bha.org.au with your experience (if you have any), name, age and availability.
NEXT SECTION: THE ACCREDITATION PATHWAY.
accreditation pathway
Hockey Ed
This area explains the different levels of umpiring accreditation and how that links to the grade you are able to umpire.
Learn Morewhat's your decision?
Analyse the images... is there a breach? What rules are relevant?
shoot outs
Practise Games and Quizzes about Rules
Senior Practise Quiz
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Learn MoreBeat the Whistle Shootouts
Just like your favourite game show..Who is GAME SMART? Attackers vs Defenders. Grab your whistle for Rules Shoot Outs.
Learn MoreRulz Gurus
Let's see if your knowledge of rules is improving... introducing an old fashioned written rules test.
Learn Moreguest speakers: experienced umpires
Clubhouse sessions for U14 to Seniors
Game Management & Discipline
You know you have a good umpire when the game flows and you hardly realise they are there. How can that be?
Interpretation & Misconception
The Umpire's Briefing
Same rule but umpired differently...who is right? How to get umpiring more consistent