Umpiring is a fantastic way to learn more about hockey, to develop your skills and progress through the umpiring grades. Whether you want to get involved at club level, or have aspirations to umpire at the international stage, you can gain help and support from Hockey Ireland, your provincial umpiring association and the Irish Hockey Umpires Association (IHUA). For more information, please visit our pathway page or our E-Learning Hub.

The Rules of Hockey are available HERE

Online Rules TestAs a new or inexperienced umpire, you can start by completing your online rules test. If you require help with how to navigate the e-learning course, click here. This will give you an introduction into the rules of hockey before progressing on to your Fundamentals of Umpiring. 

Fundamentals of Umpiring – once you have completed your online rules test, you can start working towards the Fundamentals of Umpiring Award.

To achieve your ‘Fundamentals of Umpiring Award’ you must take the following steps 

Module 1 – Complete our online Module 1 course 

Module 2 – Attend a Live Webinar (you can book this once you have completed your online section by emailing niamh.fahey@hockey.ie)

Next Live Q&A webinars: 

International Umpire  Tanja Schafer will be taking the online Q&A session on the Monday 29th January 2024 at 7.30pm

International Umpire Alison Keogh will be taking the online Q&A session on the Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 7.30pm

International Umpire Gillian Garrett will be taking the online Q&A session on the Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 7.30pm

BOOK NOW by emailing niamh.fahey@hockey.ie

Young Umpire ProgrammeFor those aged 15-18, it is a good idea to get signed up to a Young Umpire programme where you will learn the basics of umpiring, and get to give it a try in a safe and supportive environment.