association development clinics 2025
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.
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