Umpiring

Start Umpiring

All umpiring matters in Berkshire come under the watchful eye of the Berkshire Hockey Umpires Association. BHUA organises coaching, development and qualification opportunities for anyone interested in becoming an umpire.

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Contact :- Paul Stanley

We are particularly encouraging young people to umpire through the mini-hockey and Youth Games competitions.

See the ladder below for where you would be best to start.

Umpire Progression

The Ladder

Below is a list showing the career progression for hockey umpires.
The Young Umpire Award is the most junior and the list progresses to the most senior that can be awarded by the national association.

Young Umpire Award

Aimed mainly at mini hockey

 Foundation Umpire Award

For young and occasional club umpires and teachers

Level One Register

Aimed at umpires who wish to umpire at first XI county league standard

Level Two Register

Aimed at umpires who wish to umpire at first XI divisional (e.g. South) league games

Level Three Umpire

Aimed at umpires who wish to umpire at lower levels of the national league.

National Badge Umpire

Aimed at individuals who wish to umpire at all levels within England Hockey.

UMPIRING ASSOCIATION OFFICERS