Step 1- You must pay online before completing the course.

Once payment is made, please complete the online rules test by pasting the below link into your browser. Note: certificates WILL ONLY BE ISSUED ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE. 

Step 2 – Online Rules Test

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Step 1- You must pay online before completing the course.

Once payment is made, please complete the online rules test by pasting the below link into your browser. Note: certificates WILL ONLY BE ISSUED ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE. 

Step 2 – Indoor Hockey Rules Test

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Follow our step by step guide- Step by step guide for Fundamentals of Umpiring

Step 1- You must pay online before completing the course.

Once payment is made complete, the fundamentals of umpiring can be completed by pasting the below link into your browser. Note: certificates WILL ONLY BE ISSUED ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE. 

Please click the below link to complete the course.

Step 2 – Fundamentals of Umpiring

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The programme has a theory and practical element. The theory element gives Young umpires the chance to review footage from games in an interactive learning environment. While the practical element allows hands on experience under the guidance and direction of senior umpires for the duration of the programme and upcoming youth hockey season.

The course is 4 hours in duration. The Theory element takes around 1 hour and covers basics including positioning, signalling and general rules. The remainder of the course is spent gaining practical umpiring experience. The cost of the course is €25 per person, for this Young umpires will be given a workbook, whistle and t-shirt as part of the programme along with opportunities to umpire throughout the hockey season at youth hockey blitzes, final days and indoor competitions.

The course is designed for young people aged 14 to 18, focusing primarily on how to umpire youth hockey, looking specifically at U9, U11 and U13 hockey.

Details:

Date: Wednesday, October 7

Time: 18:30 – 21:00

Location: Kilkenny College

Price: €25.00

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Throughout the course, participants will learn how to prepare and organise coaching sessions, break down and teach key hockey techniques, and develop these techniques into skills through the use of conditioned games and activities. The course provides coaches with the knowledge and confidence to create positive learning environments that support player development.

The course is delivered over six hours, either as a full-day workshop or across two evenings. Courses are offered centrally by Hockey Ireland, while clubs may also host a course where sufficient demand exists and tutor availability allows.

To attend the course, participants must be aged 16 or over on the day of the course. In line with Irish legislation, anyone undertaking regular coaching activities involving children or vulnerable adults must complete Garda Vetting through Hockey Ireland.

Details:

Date: Wednesday, October 14 & Wednesday, October 21

Time: 18:30 – 21:30

Location: Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club

Price: €73.50

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Details:

Date: 20th October 2026
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Online
Price: 25 Euro

Register now to secure your place!

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Throughout the course, participants will learn how to prepare and organise coaching sessions, break down and teach key hockey techniques, and develop these techniques into skills through the use of conditioned games and activities. The course provides coaches with the knowledge and confidence to create positive learning environments that support player development.

The course is delivered over six hours, either as a full-day workshop or across two evenings. Courses are offered centrally by Hockey Ireland, while clubs may also host a course where sufficient demand exists and tutor availability allows.

To attend the course, participants must be aged 16 or over on the day of the course. In line with Irish legislation, anyone undertaking regular coaching activities involving children or vulnerable adults must complete Garda Vetting through Hockey Ireland.

Details:

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: Sport Ireland Campus

Price: €73.50

Register now to secure your place!

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The programme has previously comprised of 2 modules:

• Umpiring
• Coaching and Team Management

The Young Hockey Leaders Award helps to pass on skills, top tips and most importantly confidence so that Young Leaders can get back out to their clubs in order to put their new found knowledge to use! In order to complete the award, each leader must attend the 2 modules and then go back to their club to complete 5 hours of contact time.

Details:

Date: Monday, October 26

Time: 10:00 – 14:00

Location: Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin

Price: €25.00

Register now to secure your place!

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Throughout the course, participants will learn how to prepare and organise coaching sessions, break down and teach key hockey techniques, and develop these techniques into skills through the use of conditioned games and activities. The course provides coaches with the knowledge and confidence to create positive learning environments that support player development.

The course is delivered over six hours, either as a full-day workshop or across two evenings. Courses are offered centrally by Hockey Ireland, while clubs may also host a course where sufficient demand exists and tutor availability allows.

To attend the course, participants must be aged 16 or over on the day of the course. In line with Irish legislation, anyone undertaking regular coaching activities involving children or vulnerable adults must complete Garda Vetting through Hockey Ireland.

Details:

Date: Tuesday, October 27

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club

Price: €73.50

Register now to secure your place!

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