If you are an umpire coach at ANY level you need to watch this clip for some brilliant information from the one and only Soledad Iparraguirre. Having umpired at 4 Olympics she knows what it’s like to umpire at long tournaments and dealing with the daily stressors.
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | Free Hit Defence Within 15m of the End Line | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 5
Do you know all the little details in how to correctly manage a free hit to the defence awarded within 15m of the end line under the rules of hockey? Learn them all on this #RuleyTuesday!
Umpiring Big vs. Small with The Social Ref | #MentoringMonday
This week’s pick, The Social Ref by Shawn Madden, is a relatively quick read with some interesting ideas on how a beginner could quickly become a good recreational hockey umpire, and you can improve your skills as you’re moving up the ladder as well. He takes a staged approach to starting to officiate a sport: […]
On Umpire Development, Pro League and the Hockey World League | Half Court Press – The Whistle-Blowers
Throwing back to my recent interview on the Half Court Press Podcast’s Whistle-Blowers series, Tao MacLeod asked me how umpires develop and gain experience at international tournaments. Check out the full episode!👇
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Managing Subtle Breakdowns | #FeatureFriday
Are you working on management and how to interpret breakdown fouls under the rules of hockey? Watch this video and see where a card could have been awarded.
Hockey Umpiring Skills | Getting the Basics Right with Radios | David Tomlinson
Have you ever over-relied on radios when working with a colleague? David Tomlinson reminds us that you still have to get your basic skills right, including positioning and signalling.
Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 2
This week: tackling between the legs, dealing with sexism as an umpire, why do goalkeepers start on the line on the penalty stroke and so much more.
Awarding A Foul After Time Expires | Hockey Rules | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 4
Here’s a fun hockey rules scenario: what if an umpire is ready to award a foul or needs to consult a colleague about a foul in their circle and time expires before they can blow their whistle?