Training & Development
Training & Development Online Umpiring Course
Registration is available for Cris Maloney's online umpiring course. The course, which is available for $29.97USD, includes a copy of FIELD HOCKEY: UNDERSTANDING THE GAME (continental-USA addresses only) and nine episodes covering more than four hours of material that you can take at your own pace in the comfort of your home. Or, leave your house and watch some of the episodes on your phone traveling to your next weekend tournament.
Dec 31, 2015 - 9:00:00 AM
Training & Development FIH introduces Umpire Manager Marking System
A new Umpire Manager Marking System will come into operation for all tournaments at FIH and Continental levels with immediate effect. This new system has been developed by an Umpiring Committee Taskforce and has the approval of both the Umpiring and Competitions Committees.
Feb 13, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
Training & Development Meeting with Captains and Coaches (USA|NFHS)
Meetings with the captains and coaches should take less than 90 seconds and the umpiring team, even when there is a third umpire as a reserve, should stand shoulder-to-shoulder. Standing apart, at opposite ends of the meeting, undermines the partnership that umpires otherwise work hard to project, suggests an hierarchy that doesn't exist, and forces the players and coaches to divide their attention between the umpires.
Dec 17, 2012 - 3:07:04 PM
Training & Development Online Umpire Education Platform
Today USA Field Hockey announced the launch of a new Umpire Education platform which hosts a database of videos, images, and diagrams that explain field hockey rules and regulations in great detail and clarity.
Jul 27, 2012 - 4:00:00 PM
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