Umpiring is a fantastic way to learn more about hockey, to develop your skills and progress through the umpiring grades. Whether you want to get involved at club level, or have aspirations to umpire at the international stage, you can gain help and support from Hockey Ireland, your provincial umpiring association and the Irish Hockey Umpires Association (IHUA). For more information, please visit our pathway page or our E-Learning Hub.
The Rules of Hockey are available HERE
Online Rules Test – As a new or inexperienced umpire, you can start by completing your online rules test. If you require help with how to navigate the e-learning course, click here. This will give you an introduction into the rules of hockey before progressing on to your Fundamentals of Umpiring.
Fundamentals of Umpiring – once you have completed your online rules test, you can start working towards the Fundamentals of Umpiring Award.
To achieve your ‘Fundamentals of Umpiring Award’ you must take the following steps:
Module 1 – Complete our online Module 1 course
Module 2 – Attend a Live Webinar (you can book this once you have completed your online section by emailing niamh.fahey@irelandhockey.sportlomo.com)
Next Live Q&A webinars:
International Umpire Alison Keogh will be taking the online Q&A session on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 7.30pm
International Umpire Tanja Schafer will be taking the online Q&A session on Tuesday 30th July 2024 at 7.30pm
BOOK NOW by emailing niamh.fahey@irelandhockey.sportlomo.com
