BWHA is committed to umpiring development
Throughout each season our members have the opportunity to attend;
Introduction to Umpiring clinics
Turf Umpires talks
Grass Umpires talks
Umpire Mentor Workshops
or gain an Umpiring Accreditation
Introduction to Umpiring Clinics
Attendees will be taken through the basic principles of umpiring, the rules of field hockey, BWHA procedures for umpires, and given tools for behaviour management.
Next Clinics: April 27, Downey Park Clubhouse, 8:00am and 9:45am – hosted by Lucy Moxon
Book a private clinic for your club! Email rdo@bwha.com or call 3357 9560 for information.
Senior Umpires Talks
Suited for all senior-aged umpires, players and coaches, the senior umpires talks will discuss new rules (if applicable), common misconceptions and provide insight into rule interpretation. Hosted by Brisbane’s most qualified and experienced umpires, it’s a must attend for all clubs to further umpiring and rule education.
Next Talks:
Division 1 & 2 Umpires – March 12 at Downey Park, 7pm – hosted by Jan Hadfield
Division 3-6 and DP1-5 Umpires – March 11 at Downey Park, 7pm – hosted by Tara Leonard
Division 3-6 and DP1-5 Umpires – March 14 at Downey Park, 7pm – hosted by Lyn Hill
Umpire Mentor Workshops
Suitable for more experienced umpires and club delegates, the Umpire Mentor Workshop provides attendees with information on how to mentor umpires, the role of umpire mentors, BWHA procedures and tools for clubs to develop umpire mentors.
Umpire Mentor Workshop – Weekly Development Plan
Next Workshop: April 2, Downey Park, 7pm – hosted by Alyson Aleksic
BWHA is always looking for more umpire mentors (paid roles available) – please contact rdo@bwha.com.au if you’re interested in mentoring.
Looking for further information and guidelines?
View documents here.
- Umpiring Signals
- FIH Umpiring Videos
- FIH Umpiring App – iOS & Android
- HockeyZone – Rules Guru Videos
Please contact rdo@bwha.com.au in regards to Umpiring Development