11 March 2010

Umpiring

 

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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.

Join the BHUA for all the latest on Rules, topical discussions and news.

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

Latest News

Latest news
12 Feb > sports relief mile 19-3-10
Berkshire players and supporters YOUR COUNTY NEEDS YOU!  -  for sports relief.
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12 Feb > 2010 County Calender
After many hours work Berkshire HA have launched their 2010 county calender.
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12 Feb > Reading HC organise Junior Hockey Training Camp 14 - 16April 2010

Reading HC are arranging a spring hockey camp for 10 - 16 year old boys and girls.  Click here for more details or contact Jo on  thenewmans37@btinternet.com. 

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