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BWHA - 2026 Representative Umpire Nomination
Tue 04 Nov 2025 09:00 - Fri 23 Jan 2026 09:00

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BWHA REPRESENTATIVE UMPIRE NOMINATION FORM – 2026

BLUE CARD REQUIRMENT
All representative officials in 2026 must hold a valid and current Blue Card. Please ensure your card is up-to-date at the time of nomination and throughout your umpire duties.

POLICY Requirement

All nominees are required to review the BWHA Representative Technical Official Policy before submitting their nomination: Representative Umpires Policy 

Availability Requirements
  • Umpires must be available for all trial dates.

  • Umpires must be available for:

    • The State Championship Tournament

    • The Southern Cross Tournament

  • Umpires may also be required at training sessions, depending on coach requests.

Important Notes
  • Tech Officials and Umpires for the Hockey Queensland Championships are appointed by Hockey Queensland.

  • Submitting this nomination does not guarantee selection.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON:

Nominations close on Friday, 23 January 2026, at 9:00 am. Late nominations will not be accepted.

UMPIRE ELIGIBILITY: 

State Championship Level

The minimum Current Umpire Accreditation required for this level of Competition (including Qld Advanced accreditation)

The minimum age of the umpire for this level of competition

Under 14

Ideally a Foundation Support Umpire

14 years of age * a younger age umpire may be considered if an approved Umpire Mentor is able to witness and approve them attending prior to the Championship. 

Under 16

Foundation Support Umpire

15 years of age

Under 18

HQ Community Advanced Umpire

16 years of age

Women’s Masters

Foundation Support Umpire

15 years of age

ACCOMMODATION & ALLOWANCES FOR APPOINTED UMPIRES for state championships

U14s

  • Umpires are required to self-organise their travel and accommodation.
  • BWHA will provide an allowance to help cover these costs 

U16s

  • BWHA will organise all travel and accommodation for appointed umpires.

U18s

  • BWHA will organise accommodation only.

  • Umpires must organise their own travel independently.

Masters

  • Travel & Accommodation must be organised independently.