1. UM Presentation – Doing it well 1 SUMMARY OF CONTENT  UM Role and Responsibilities  UM Tournament Preparation  UM Tournament Management  UM Feedback and Reports

2. UM Presentation – Doing it well 2 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Background  Role  Aims  Expectations  Responsibilities

3. UM Presentation – Doing it well 3 ROLE OF UMPIRE MANAGER  Organiser  Manager  Coach  Mentor  ‘Go-between’  Counselor  Leader

4. UM Presentation – Doing it well 4 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.

5. UM Presentation – Doing it well 5 WHAT DO UMPIRES WANT?  Honesty  Praise / Encouragement  Constructive Criticism  Support  Enjoyment  Progression / Improvement

6. UM Presentation – Doing it well 6 What do umpires Need from the UM at a tournament ? 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.

7. UM Presentation – Doing it well 7 What do umpires Need from the UM at a tournament ? 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.

8. UM Presentation – Doing it well 8 What do umpires Need from the UM at a tournament? 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 aren’t doing too well at this tournament, it doesn’t mean they can’t or won’t at another.

9. UM Presentation – Doing it well 9 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION  Acceptance of appointment  Develop your action plan  Confirm your contacts: - Tournament Director - Umpires - Umpires - England Hockey / NPUA - England Hockey / NPUA

10. UM Presentation – Doing it well 10 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION CONTACT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR  Introduction  General information sharing  Briefing papers  Advise proposed Action Plan

11. UM Presentation – Doing it well 11 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION CONTACT THE UMPIRES  Introduction  Information Sheet  Travel / Accommodation  Umpires Briefing Paper  General Preparation  Fitness / Fitness Tests  General Information  Umpires Uniform

12. UM Presentation – Doing it well 12 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION CONTACT ORGANISING COMMITTEE  Travel  Accommodation  Tournament Information  Tournament Information  Uniforms  Training Facilities  Room Sharing Arrangements (same floor)

13. UM Presentation – Doing it well 13 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION GENERAL GENERAL  Early contact important  First impression important  Demonstrate that you are organised  Provide full information  Pre-tournament plan  Method of communication

14. UM Presentation – Doing it well 14 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION ON ARRIVAL ON ARRIVAL  Introduction  Accommodation arrangements  Team building · fitness testing · look the part as a team · use liaison officer · use liaison officer  Briefing · set ground rules · advise of expectations · advise of expectations

15. UM Presentation – Doing it well 15 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION  Varies each tournament - number of umpires - number of teams - number of games - number of pitches - times of games -rest -rest  Have a plan  You must be organised  You can’t do everything yourself.  Use your senior umpire/s.

16. UM Presentation – Doing it well 16 TOURNAMENT PREPARATION DAILY DURING TOURNAMENT  Appointments  Shirt / Socks: colour clashes  Health  Allocate help (if necessary)  Video support (if available)  Review feedback

17. UM Presentation – Doing it well 17 FEEDBACK & REPORTS Match Analysis Match De-briefing Summary De-briefing Feedback Report Tournament Report

18. UM Presentation – Doing it well 18 TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING AIMS  To inform and support improved performance by an individual umpire  To ensure that feedback issues are understood by the umpire  To ensure that feedback issues are understood by the umpire

19. UM Presentation – Doing it well 19 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?

20. UM Presentation – Doing it well 20 UMPIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT YOUR AIMS  To inform and support improved performance by an individual umpire  To recommend and justify appointment steps in the best interests of an individual umpire and of the game  To recommend and justify appointment steps in the best interests of an individual umpire and of the game

21. UM Presentation – Doing it well 21 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!

22. UM Presentation – Doing it well 22 UM’s 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.

23. UM Presentation – Doing it well 23 UM’s TOURNAMENT REPORT CONTENTWhat: - organisational matters - record of activities – including appointments - umpire personal information - umpire assessments When: - after the event … after reflection How: - in writing

24. UM Presentation – Doing it well 24 THE WAY AHEAD  Standards (national)  Responsibilities

25. UM Presentation – Doing it well 25 OFFICIATING PATHWAY Junior Club/School Club County Leagues EHL Regional Leagues International Foundation & Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire coaches. Foundation & Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire coaches. Foundation & Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire coaches. Foundation & Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire coaches. Level 1 Umpires, developing Level 2 Umpires & Levels 1 & 2 Umpire Coaches. Levels 1 & 2 Umpires & Level 1 & 2 Umpire Coaches Level 2, 3 & National Badge Umpires & Level’s 2 & 3 Umpire Coaches National Badge & FIH Umpires, Level 3 Umpire Coaches and EH Umpires Managers