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
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Level
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Skill Level |
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Community
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Introductory level: For youth, high school, and low-level hockey
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Provincial
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Introductory level: For local/club competitive and junior provincial level
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Regional
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Premier club hockey and junior national/regional championships
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Canadian
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Senior national championships/univeristy hockey and international test matches
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How to Become a Certified Umpire
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Become a member of Field Hockey Canada.
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Attend and complete an Umpiring Course classroom session facilitated by a qualified conductor at the Community or Provincial level. To find out when the next clinic in your area will be offered contact your Provincial Association.
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Purchase umpiring gear such as whistles, cards, rules books, and shirts from the FHC Online Store.
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Obtain the appropriate number of practical field assessments from qualified field assessors. Field Assessment forms can be downloaded from the resources section.
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Send copies of the umpire registration form and field assessment forms signed by qualified instructors to the FHC National Office for final approval.
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Log-in to the FHC National Membership Database to view your certification status.
Umpire Development Model (2008)
| CRITERIA |
COMMUNITY
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PROVINCIAL
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REGIONAL
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CANADIAN
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MINIMUM AGE
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13+
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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EXAM FORMAT
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Community course (w. practical) min. 4hr; Multiple choice exam
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6hr Provincial course; written / multi-choice exam
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5hr Regional course; written / multi-choice exam
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Oral presentation & discussion of set questions
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QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
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75% Exam; 1 Field Assessment
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75% Exam; 2 Field Assessments
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80% Exam; 2 Field Assessments
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Pass oral presentation; give presentation at Com./Prov./Reg. Clinic; 2 Field Assessments |
LEVEL OF PLAY
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U12, U14, U16 lower lever club & school
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Local / Club competitive, U18 & below Provincial Championships
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Premier & Div. 1 Club, U21 & U18 National & Regional Championships
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CIS & Senior National Championship or International Tours |
DURATION
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4 Years
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4 Years
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4 Years
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4 Years
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RENEWAL PROCESS
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Rules Update Clinic; 1 Field Assessment
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Rules Update Clinic; 1 or 2 Field Assessments depending on level of umpiring activity
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Rules Update Clinic; 1 or 2 Field Assessments depending on level of umpiring activity
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Rules Update Clinic; 2 Field Assessments
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REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
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Minimum 8-10 matches/year
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Minimum 10-12 matches/year |
Minimum 12 matches/year; Pass 1 annual match assessement |
Minimum 15 matches/year; Pass 2 annual match assessments
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PHYSICAL FITNESS
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Adequate fitness level
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Adequate fitness level according to PSO standards
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Annual Beep Test as per FIH standards according to age at National Championship or organized by PSO.
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Annual Beep Test as per FIH standards according to age at National Championships |
Order Course Material (Provinces Only)
Qualified course conductors are to place order for course materials through their Provincial Association at least three weeks in advance of the course. All orders should be sent to fhc@fieldhockey.ca .
2010/11 Price
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Level
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Includes
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$20.00
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Community
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Manual, exam, Fox40 whistle, pouch with umpire cards
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$20.00
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Provincial
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Manual, exam, Fox40 whistle, pouch with umpire cards
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$9.00
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Regional
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Manual & exam
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