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Umpire Development Programme

Programme Overview

This blended learning course combines online and face-to-face workshops, plus guaranteed EuroHockey appointments. It is aimed at highly talented young umpires who show the potential to become international top-level umpires. The programme content is bespoke to the individual and group needs and mentoring is provided by EuroHockey trained educators.

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Type of development

7
OnlineFace to Face

Learning

5
Soft SkillsHard Skills

Estimated Hours of Learning

64

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does It Last

How Long Does It Last

19 months

How Many Applicants

How Many Applicants

16 people in two groups of 8

How Much Is It

How Much Is It

Є1,190 per year

Certification Body

Certification Body

EuroHockey Institute

Language Used

Language Used

English

Important Dates

September

Selection Period

February 2024

Webinar - 3hs Online

Easter 2024

Seminar - 2.5 days Face To Face

September 2024

Webinar - 3hr Online

October 2024

Seminar - 2.5 days Face To Face

February 2025

Webinar - 3hs Online

Easter 2025

Seminar - 2.5 days Face To Face

September 2025

Webinar - 3hs Online

October 2025

Seminar - 2.5 days Face To Face

How To Get On

Application

  • Only the EuroHockey Officials Committee may nominate participants.
  • The nomination period is September
  • Each October the new cohort is announced.
  • Your member national association will confirm they agree with the nomination before the announcement.

Criteria & Level

  • FIH International Panel or graduates from Umpires for Europe

Year 1

Webinar 1

3hrs Online - UDP Introduction

Module
Engagement across EuroHockey

Seminar 1

2.5 Day Face to Face - Launch

Modules
Advanced Regulations
Match Management
Assessment
Presentations
Personal development
+ EuroHockey Appointments

Webinar 2

3hrs Online - UDP Continuation

Modules
The importance of sharing knowledge

Seminar 2

2.5 Day Face to Face - Building Networks

Modules
Observational Learning
Player Perceptions
Assessment
Presentations
Personal development
+ EuroHockey Appointments

Year 2

Webinar 1

3hrs Online - UDP Year 2

Module
Engagement across EuroHockey

Seminar 1

2.5 Day Face to Face - Launch

Modules
Psychology of Umpiring
Technological Systems
Assessment
Presentations
Personal development
+ EuroHockey Appointments

Webinar 2

3hrs Online - UDP Continuation+

Modules
What is next

Seminar 2

2.5 Day Face to Face - Building Networks

Modules
Observational Learning
Player Perceptions
Assessment
Presentations
Personal development
+ EuroHockey Appointments

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