SUMMARY OF CONTENT

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SUMMARY OF CONTENT

• UM Role and Responsibilities
• UM Tournament Preparation
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• UM Tournament Management
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• UM Feedback and Reports

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ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Background
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• Role
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• Aims
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• Expectations
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• Responsibilities

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ROLE OF UMPIRE MANAGER

• Organiser
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• Manager
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• Coach
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• Mentor
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• Go-between
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• Counselor
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• Leader

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AIMS OF UMPIRE MANAGER

• Ensure proper preparation of each umpire prior to
  tournament.
• Ensure highest level of uniformity and
  consistency.
• Improve skills of umpires.
• Foster teamwork and enjoyment.

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WHAT DO UMPIRES WANT?

• Honesty
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• Praise / Encouragement
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• Constructive Criticism
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• Support
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• Enjoyment
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• Progression / Improvement

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What do umpires Need from the UM at a
tournament ?

• They want to be part of a team.
• The UM should also be part of the same team.
• The UM should build the team and keep it
  together.
• A good, happy team will show on the pitch.

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What do umpires Need from the UM at a
tournament ?

• The umpire needs the UM to be on his/her side
  after the game. They do not need to be told what
  they did wrong when they are walking off the
  pitch.
• They do not want you to be talking about them to
  any other umpire.
• You should not be talking about forthcoming
  appointments in the tournament.

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What do umpires Need from the UM at a
tournament?

• They need to be de-briefed.
• They need to be given positive feedback.
• They need to be given objective guidance on areas
  they need to work on.
• Your job as an UM is not just for this
  tournament. The umpire has a lot to offer hockey.
  If they arent doing too well at this
  tournament, it doesnt mean they cant or wont
  at another.

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• Acceptance of appointment
•  Develop your action plan
•  Confirm your contacts
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• - Tournament Director
•   - Umpires
•   - England Hockey / NPUA

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• CONTACT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
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• Introduction
• General information sharing
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• Briefing papers
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• Advise proposed Action Plan

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• CONTACT THE UMPIRES
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• Introduction
• Information Sheet
• Travel / Accommodation
• Umpires Briefing Paper
• General Preparation
• Fitness / Fitness Tests
• General Information
• Umpires Uniform

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• CONTACT ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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• Travel
• Accommodation
• Tournament Information 
• Uniforms
• Training Facilities
• Room Sharing Arrangements (same floor)

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• GENERAL
• Early contact important
• First impression important
• Demonstrate that you are organised
• Provide full information
• Pre-tournament plan
• Method of communication

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• ON ARRIVAL
• Introduction
• Accommodation arrangements
• Team building
•   fitness testing
•   look the part as a team
•   use liaison officer 
• Briefing
•   set ground rules
•   advise of expectations 

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• Varies each tournament
• - number of umpires
• - number of teams
• - number of games
• - number of pitches
• - times of games
• -rest  
• Have a plan
• You must be organised
• You cant do everything yourself.
• Use your senior umpire/s.

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TOURNAMENT PREPARATION

• DAILY DURING TOURNAMENT
• Appointments
• Shirt / Socks colour clashes
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• Health
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• Allocate help (if necessary)
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• Video support (if available)
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• Review feedback

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FEEDBACK REPORTS
Match Analysis
Match De-briefing
Summary De-briefing
Feedback Report
Tournament Report
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TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING

• AIMS
• To inform and support improved performance by an
  individual umpire
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• To ensure that feedback issues are understood by
  the umpire 

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TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING

• YOUR ROLE
• Self-assessment of your contribution as UM
• Did you feel uneasy?
• Did you prepare adequately?
• Was there a good and friendly atmosphere?
• Did you recognise the umpires strengths?
• Did you check the umpires understanding of areas
  of improvement?
• Did you feel satisfied at the end?
• Do you think the umpire felt satisfied at the
  end?
• What did you learn from the discussion?

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UMPIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT

• YOUR AIMS
• To inform and support improved performance by an
  individual umpire
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• To recommend and justify appointment steps in the
  best interests of an individual umpire and of the
  game  

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UMPIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT

• CONTENT
• Be thorough
• Be precise
• Be objective
• Reinforcement of good practice
• Provide practical steps for improvement
• Clear recommendations for Association
• no surprises!

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UMs TOURNAMENT REPORT

• AIMS
• To report on organisational matters to EH and the
  NPUA
• To provide an umpiring record of the tournament
• To recommend and justify appointment steps in the
  best interests of an individual umpire and of the
  game.

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UMs TOURNAMENT REPORT

• CONTENT
• What
• - organisational matters
• - record of activities including appointments
• - umpire personal information
• - umpire assessments
• When
• - after the event after reflection
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• How
• - in writing

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THE WAY AHEAD

• Standards (national)
• Responsibilities

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OFFICIATING PATHWAY
Foundation Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire
coaches.
Junior Club/School
Foundation Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire
coaches.
Club
County Leagues
Level 1 Umpires, developing Level 2 Umpires
Levels 1 2 Umpire Coaches.
Regional Leagues
Levels 1 2 Umpires Level 1 2 Umpire Coaches
EHL
Level 2, 3 National Badge Umpires Levels 2
3 Umpire Coaches
National Badge FIH Umpires, Level 3 Umpire
Coaches and EH Umpires Managers
International