SUMMARY OF CONTENT
 UM Role and Responsibilities
 UM Tournament Preparation
 UM Tournament Management
 UM Feedback and Reports
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Background
 Role
 Aims
 Expectations
 Responsibilities
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ROLE OF UMPIRE MANAGER
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Organiser
Manager
Coach
Mentor
‘Go-between’
Counselor
Leader
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AIMS OF UMPIRE MANAGER
 Ensure proper preparation of each
umpire prior to tournament.
 Ensure highest level of uniformity
and consistency.
 Improve skills of umpires.
 Foster teamwork and enjoyment.
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WHAT DO UMPIRES WANT?
 Honesty
 Praise / Encouragement
 Constructive Criticism
 Support
 Enjoyment
 Progression / Improvement
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What do umpires Need from the
UM at a tournament ?
 They want to be part of a team.
 The UM should also be part of the same team.
 The UM should build the team and keep it
together.
 A good, happy team will show on the pitch.
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What do umpires Need from the UM
at a tournament ?
 The umpire needs the UM to be on his/her side after
the game. They do not need to be told what they
did wrong when they are walking off the pitch.
 They do not want you to be talking about them to
any other umpire.
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should not be talking about forthcoming
appointments in the tournament.
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What do umpires Need from the UM
at a tournament?
 They need to be de-briefed.
 They need to be given positive feedback.
 They need to be given objective guidance on areas
they need to work on.
 Your job as an UM is not just for this tournament.
The umpire has a lot to offer hockey. If they aren’t
doing too well at this tournament, it doesn’t mean
they can’t or won’t at another.
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
 Acceptance of appointment
 Develop your action plan
 Confirm your contacts:
- Tournament Director
- Umpires
- England Hockey / NPUA
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
CONTACT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
 Introduction
 General information sharing
 Briefing papers
 Advise proposed Action Plan
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
CONTACT THE UMPIRES
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Introduction
Information Sheet
Travel / Accommodation
Umpires Briefing Paper
General Preparation
Fitness / Fitness Tests
General Information
Umpires Uniform
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
CONTACT ORGANISING COMMITTEE
 Travel
 Accommodation
 Tournament Information
 Uniforms
 Training Facilities
 Room Sharing Arrangements (same floor)
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
GENERAL
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Early contact important
First impression important
Demonstrate that you are organised
Provide full information
Pre-tournament plan
Method of communication
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
ON ARRIVAL
 Introduction
 Accommodation arrangements
 Team building
· fitness testing
· look the part as a team
· use liaison officer
 Briefing
· set ground rules
· advise of expectations
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
 Varies each tournament
- number of umpires
- number of teams
- number of games
- number of pitches
- times of games
-rest
 Have a plan
 You must be organised
 You can’t do everything yourself.
 Use your senior umpire/s.
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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
DAILY DURING TOURNAMENT
 Appointments
 Shirt / Socks: colour clashes
 Health
 Allocate help (if necessary)
 Video support (if available)
 Review feedback
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FEEDBACK & REPORTS
Match Analysis
Match De-briefing
Summary De-briefing
Feedback
Report
Tournament
Report
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TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING
AIMS
 To inform and support improved
performance by an individual umpire
 To ensure that feedback issues are
understood by the umpire
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TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING
YOUR ROLE
Self-assessment of your contribution as UM
Did you feel uneasy?
Did you prepare adequately?
Was there a good and friendly atmosphere?
Did you recognise the umpires strengths?
Did you check the umpires understanding of areas of
improvement?
 Did you feel satisfied at the end?
 Do you think the umpire felt satisfied at the end?
 What did you learn from the discussion?
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UMPIRE PERFORMANCE
REPORT
YOUR AIMS
 To inform and support improved
performance by an individual umpire
 To recommend and justify appointment
steps in the best interests of an individual
umpire and of the game
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UMPIRE PERFORMANCE
REPORT
CONTENT
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Be thorough
Be precise
Be objective
Reinforcement of good practice
Provide practical steps for improvement
Clear recommendations for Association
…no surprises!
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UM’s TOURNAMENT REPORT
AIMS
 To report on organisational matters to EH
and the NPUA
 To provide an umpiring record of the
tournament
 To recommend and justify appointment
steps in the best interests of an individual
umpire and of the game.
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UM’s TOURNAMENT REPORT
CONTENT
What:
- organisational matters
- record of activities – including appointments
- umpire personal information
- umpire assessments
When:
How:
- after the event … after reflection
- in writing
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THE WAY AHEAD
 Standards (national)
 Responsibilities
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OFFICIATING PATHWAY
Foundation & Level 1 umpires and
Junior Club/School
Level 1 umpire coaches.
Foundation & Level 1 umpires and
Club
Level 1 umpire coaches.
County Leagues
Level 1 Umpires, developing Level 2
Umpires & Levels 1 & 2 Umpire Coaches.
Regional Leagues
Levels 1 & 2 Umpires & Level 1 & 2 Umpire
Coaches
EHL
International
Level 2, 3 & National Badge Umpires & Level’s 2
& 3 Umpire Coaches
National Badge & FIH Umpires, Level 3 Umpire
Coaches and EH Umpires Managers
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