UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT
Central Otago Hockey Association Umpire Development Overview
Junior Umpire Workshops
COHA is offering Junior Umpire Workshops to all clubs within the community. If your club is interested please contact admin@coha.org.nz to arrange a date and time.
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Central Otago Hockey Umpires Advisory Committee
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COHA are seeking nominations of individuals in the community to be a part of the newly formed umpire advisory committee. Nominations are to be made to admin@coha.org.nz by the 31st of May 2024.
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Please CLICK HERE for the Umpires Advisory Committee Terms Of Reference.
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Getting Started As An Umpire
It is easy to become a Central Otago Hockey Association umpire. Anyone at any age can become an umpire and we have outlined a pathway below where it is simple to get involved.
Umpire Kiwi Sticks
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If you are year 7-10 at school and are new to umpiring the best place to start is contacting your club regarding umpiring our Kiwi Sticks junior grade. Kiwi Sticks hockey is played on a half sized field generally by year 5-6 athletes on a Monday. Your club will be responsible for supplying umpires to their designated satellite venue and giving these umpires weekly support through umpire coaching and feedback.
Umpire Kwik Sticks & Secondary School – Senior Reserve
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If you are year 9-13 at school and want to be involved in umpiring this is the entry point for you. Central Otago Hockey will provide available resources in developing and supporting umpires. In this age range you will umpire predominately the Kwik Sticks (Year 7-8 on a Tuesday or Wednesday) and Secondary Schools (Year 9-13 on Thursday, Friday or Sunday)
Umpire Adult Hockey
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Our final key area is to get involved in umpiring is as an adult. This could be to give back to the game, to support the game or to join a supportive community helping improve the experience of the game we all love. Depending on your ability and desire, as an adult you can umpire Senior Reserve Grades or Senior Men & Women. Beyond this is national hockey tournaments. Development, umpire coaching and community involvement are all offered to you. Remuneration is a perk of the role and joining a community of like-minded people who you can socialize with at the turf are all added benefits of becoming an umpire as an adult.
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