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Umpires for Europe (U4E)

Programme Overview

This international umpiring programme is aimed at umpires with potential to become international umpires who are in the early stages of their development. Participants will be mentored by EuroHockey trained mentors and the programme is a blend of online and face-to-face workshops, plus the opportunity to umpire elite level U18 matches.

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Type of development

7
OnlineFace to Face

Learning

5
Soft SkillsHard Skills

Estimated Hours of Learning

32

Next Deadline

27/09/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does It Last

How Long Does It Last

7 months

How Many Applicants

How Many Applicants

Each Cohort has 18 Participants

How Much Is It

How Much Is It

Є800 per year

Discount

Discount

50% discount for member national associations.

Certification Body

Certification Body

EuroHockey Institute

Language Used

Language Used

English

Important Dates

September 2 to 27, 2024

Nomination Period

February 2024

Webinar: 3hrs Online

Easter 2024

Seminar: 2.5 Day Face to Face

August 2024

Seminar: 2.5 Day Face to Face

How To Get On

Application

  • Only member national associations of EuroHockey may nominate participants.
  • The nomination period is September
  • Each October the new cohort is announced.
  • Contact your member national association directly to be nominated

Criteria & Level

  • EuroHockey Talent Development Panel or graduates from Umpires for Nations

Year 1

Webinar 1

3hrs Online - U4E & U4N Introduction

Module
Engagement in umpiringacross Europe

Seminar 1

2.5 Day Face to Face - The model umpire

Modules
Maximising peak peformance (Advanced rules and regulations)
Communication skills (Tournaments, expectations & preparations)
The model umpire (Self Analysis and personal development plan)
Assessment
Interactive Modules
Personal development

Seminar 2

2.5 Day Face to Face - Practical Delivery

Modules
Fitness and its growing importance (including practical test)
Match Preparation (Observational learning)
Tournament Briefing (key competency indicators with mentor)
Assessment
Fitness Test
Personal development
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