Passionate umpires like passionate hockey players are always seeking to find ways of self educating themselves as a means of self improvement. Reading about and sharing ideas is important. In this article Go Hockey News investigates some avenues available for umpiring education.
1. The Hockey Rules FIH Video Library
This is a joint project between the FIH Umpiring Committee and the FIH Rules Committee. The objective of this Video Library is to provide a collection of video clips which demonstrate the Rules of Hockey and their current interpretations. Since the launch of the FIH Rules of Hockey Video Library in November 2010 there have been over 100.000 views. With the latest additions, the Library now contains over 150 clips.
To go to the Hockey Rules FIH library
http://www.dartfish.tv/ChannelHome.aspx?CR=p38316
2. The Hockey Australia ‘Play the Whistle Pack’
Play the Whistle is an initiative to encourage competing hockey teams, team officials and spectator groups to play in the true spirit of the game. The spirit of the game encompasses demonstrating behaviours that are outlined in the codes of behaviour.
To go to the ‘Play the Whistle Pack’
http://www.hockey.org.au/Portals/2/Ops%20Manual/Play%20the%20Whistle%20pack%20for%20TD.pdf
3. FIH Umpire Fitness Training Manaual
As a hockey umpire it is essential to have high levels of fitness in order to keep up with play and make correct umpiring decisions. This becomes particularly important during a tournament scenario where umpires may be involved in multiple matches over a short period of time with only minimal recovery between matches. This Fitness Training Manual is a useful resource for any umpire
To go to the FIH Umpire Fitness Training Manual
http://www.fih.ch/files/Sport/Umpires/Umpires%20Fitness%20Training%20Manual.pdf
4. Hockey Australia – Umpiring / officiating proformas
Everything in relation to umpiring and officiating requirements with regards to regulations, policies, Code of Conduct, appraisal forms, tournament requirements can be conveniently found in Hockey Australia website
To go to HA umpiring/officiating profromas
http://www.hockey.org.au/Participate/Officiating/Resources
5. Umpiring Forums
If you looking for an avenue to discuss and share areas of interest relating to umpiring the following websites are worth investigating;
http://fhumpires.com/links/
http://www.umpirehockey.com/forums/
http://www.fieldhockeyforum.com/forums/umpiring-corner.23/
https://martinzigzag.wordpress.com/
