Targeted International Umpire List

Effective 1 January 2011

Field Hockey Canada (FHC) publishes an annual list of umpires targeted for international competition experience.  The selected individuals have been determined to meet the below criteria primarily concerning their ability and willingness to perform at the international level and contribution to domestic umpire development.

Individuals on this list will receive priority for umpiring opportunities whereas FHC retains control or influence over the appointment process at major international events, test series, international hosting, and national team activities.  This list may include umpires with significant, limited, and no current international experience.  Nominations or appointments will be made on an individual basis according to the ability of the umpire.  The number of umpires annually listed per gender will vary in accordance with the international calendar in order to better ensure sufficient opportunities can be allotted for each umpire.

Upon release this list is published on the FHC website and circulated to our partner provincial and international field hockey governing associations.  The purpose of the list is twofold:

1. To transparently and systematically identify those umpires targeted by FHC for international competition experience
2. To provide our international partners with a current list of umpires endorsed for international competition

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

• Member of Field Hockey Canada
• Recognized domestically as a certified-Canadian umpire
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to improve performance beyond their current level
• Participates in major domestic tournaments such as National, Regional, and/or Provincial Championships
• Regularly umpires in the top leagues in Canada (premier club or university)
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in National Team camps and intra-squad games
• Are medically healthy and able to achieve the fitness test requirements as set out by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and FHC
• Contributes to system development through course conducting, assessing, and/or mentorship.
• Contributes to system development through participation in the creation or implementation of umpiring policy at the local club, provincial, or national level.
• Contributes to athlete development by embracing the principles of Long-Term Hockey Development for officials
• Demonstrates ability to professionally represent Canada on the international stage
• Abides by the FHC Umpires’ Code of Conduct

It should be noted the final decision regarding all listed rests with the Officiating Committee.  Financial assistance is not guaranteed.  FHC will make every attempt to provide assistance to targeted umpires where funds are available.

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