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OFFICIALS

Officials are the fiber of any sport. With programs ranging from beginner levels to high performance, officials are vital at all levels of sport. In hockey, officials include the following roles:

  • Umpires
  • Umpire Coaches
  • Technical Officials

All official roles are fundamental in ensuring hockey is a fun and thrilling game for everyone, as well as allowing developing players an opportunity to improve their talents.

Use the interactive links below for your officiating queries

Start your training to become an official NOW! Visit HockeyEd  and see how you can start your new role.

Becoming an official is a rewarding experience supplying great fulfillment as well as providing opportunities to travel the world as part of a global game. The HockeyEd umpiring, umpire coaching and technical officiating training programs allow participants to undertake a nationally accredited series of programs, designed to reflect the contemporary game and current participants. The programs are diverse in nature, including online learning, workshop training and practical sessions.

Below is an overview of the officials accreditation levels, each designed to develop officials for the specific playing group they'll be working with. Officials develop through increasing levels of Hockey NSW accreditation that work in conjunction with required HockeyEd accreditation levels. Upon completion of certain levels, developing umpires will gain access to more elite level championships:

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Hockey NSW

We host a large number of competitions throughout the state each year that require competent officials to oversee matches. Check in regularly on the Hockey NSW website and social media channels for any calls for officials at upcoming events.

Clubs and Associations

Getting involved at a Club and Association level is a rewarding process and garners a great sense of fulfillment to those who choose to help out. Contact your nearest club or association by clicking here  and find out how you can get involved. 

HockeyEd  provides officials, starting out, renewing or wanting to advance their qualifications, with a one-stop-shop.

Check out HockeyEd  today for all you officiating needs.

You can register to complete a program via HockeyEd at any time. However, there may be the need to undertake a practical assessment component which will need to be organised at an appropriate time and venue. 

Hockey NSW runs several officiating courses throughout the year which fulfill the required practical assessment component. A table of upcoming courses can be found below. If there is not a course available near you, please email Zeke Newman who may be able to assist with setting up an assessment: zeke.n@hockeynsw.com.au

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For more information on the latest umpire and officials news and upcoming events head over to the Umpires and Officials Manager Facebook Page. It's a one stop hub for the promotion and development of all officials in NSW.

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