1. Welcome to the National Umpires Seminar Sunday 30 th August 2009, 1pm – 4pm, Forthbank Stadium, Stirling

2. Scottish Hockey Appointments System

3. The System The main points: To gather availability of umpires officials and coaches To inform all officials involved with the fixture the details of the match,time, venue,umpires and officials. Also provide useful contact details. To appoint umpires, officials and coaches To inform all involved with the fixture of any changes to time, venue, umpires, etc.

4. The System For teams to give feedback on the umpires (award) Reporting red and yellow cards To give/receive assessment/ coaching reports To appoint International officials To allow a more structured process of appointing umpire coaches and assessors Ensuring teams are meeting their umpiring commitments

13. What is required from the club Keep umpire contacts up to date. Check Club area regularly for appointments and updates. Many will be notified by email. Put in match time and venue Contact the umpires as usual to get a response.

14. What is required from the club Inform the office of any changes of umpire, time or venue. All changes of date must be sent to the office. If a coach or assessor is appointed inform them of any changes. Give an honest feedback on the umpires performance

15. What is required from the officials Please keep your availability up to date and within deadlines. Availability cannot be changed once you are appointed you must contact the office and officials convenors. Check the system regularly for updates/changes, many will be notified automatically by email. If a coach is appointed inform them of any changes.

16. What is required from the officials After the match fill in MRF as usual recording cards etc. On your personal section report cards you will have to enter an amount 0 counts or you will receive reminders daily. Coaches fill in umpire report in personal area or you to will be reminded.

17. we are still learning the system. And we may make an odd mistake. Thank you all for your time and understanding with implementation. Administration

18. Any Questions