Officiating Program 

FHC Certified Umpires 

Certified umpires enjoy the credibility of the field hockey community and of the athletes they officiate because they have been observed and evaluated "doing" what is required of them as a competent official in their sport.  They are recognized as meeting or exceeding the high standards embraced by the member clubs and provincial branches in Canada.  Fostering confidence at all levels of field hockey, certification is a benefit shared by athletes, parents, sport organizations and our communities.  

FHC Certification Levels

How to become a Certified Umpire:

• Become a member of Field Hockey Canada.
• Download and read the FHC Umpires Handbook available in the forms and resources section.
• Attend and complete an Umpiring Course, facilitated by a qualified conductor, at the Community or Provincial level.  To find out when the next clinic will be offered in your area, contact your Provincial Association.  
• Obtain the appropriate number of practical field assessments from qualified field assessors.  Field Assessment Forms can be downloaded from the forms and resources section.
• Send copies of the Umpire Registration Form and Field Assessment Forms to the FHC National Office for final approval
• Log in to the FHC National Membership Database to view your certification status.

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Where do I start?

Any person who has never held FHC Umpiring Certification is required to start at either the Community or Provincial level, then progress.  Your local umpiring contact should also be able to advise you. 

Community 

This is a good option is you are new to the sport or interested in umpiring your local junior high, high school or lower level leagues.  The course will cover basic rules, communication tools and practical scenarios that you may experience.  It will teach you how to deal with situations and facilitate the game.  

Provincial 

If you are interested in umpiring towards a higher level - you should begin here.  The course will cover the rules, communication and game management tools, and theoretical and practical scenarios you may experience.