Umpiring in Auckland
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Join the Auckland Hockey Umpires Association
1) Auckland Hockey Umpire: Why Become an Umpire | Membership Fees | Uniform | New Zealand Tournaments
2) Key Responsibilities and Availability: Responsibility | Availability | Practical Assessments
3) The Games (Auckland Club Hockey): Games
Why Become an Umpire?
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an umpire?
Well, now here is your opportunity! Join the Auckland Hockey Umpires Association and discover the joy and rewards of umpiring the game!
Umpire some of the best players in the country in the best club competition in New Zealand. Learn from and umpire with some of the best in the WORLD!!
Have a go whether you're new to the sport, retiring from a playing career or anything in between.
You'll be provided with a uniform and coaching, just grab a whistle!
If you wish to become a member, please contact us via email: coaching@akhockey.org.nz
Membership Fees
Subscription fees as set at the Annual General Meeting:
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Full Time Umpire Senior Umpire
$20.00 -
Associated Junior (Player Umpire) and Junior Umpire
$10.00
Uniforms
The uniform cfor men onsists of black trousers and yellow T-Shirt with optional hat and for women, black skirt and Yellow T-shirt with optional hat.
The Yellow and Blue gear, which bears the AHUA logo, can be purchased from the Auckland Umpires Association and the black trousers/skirts respectively are your responsibility.
Hockey NZ National Tournaments
The Auckland Umpires Association will nominate umpires that they believe have a high enough skill level to attend National Tournament. Umpiring at National Tournament is gender specific
Key Responsibilities and Availability
Lecture Meetings - Scheduled Accordingly
It is strongly recommended that you attend ALL these meetings. You will learn many new interpretations that will help you in your umpiring.
You will realise that players will find other 'interesting' ways to gain the ball. The new knowledge learnt will be crucial in detection and prevention of such incidents and great benefit to any umpire no matter how experienced.
Availability
There may be times when you cannot umpire. This is not a problem. Just let our Appointments Officer know with good time so that a replacement can be organised.If you have special requirements or play in a team, also let the Appointments Officer know - your umpiring appointments will be scheduled to suit or scheduled around the times you play. See HERE for an example of the Appointments.
Practical Assessments
As part of your development, it is required that you undergo Assessments to see how you are progressing. These are done during the year. Talk with your Umpire's Coach regarding assessment dates.
After your assessment you will be given a grading.
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Junior (Auckland/New Zealand)
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Level I (Auckland/New Zealand)
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Level II (Auckland/New Zealand)
Games - Competition Schedule
You will be umpiring in the Auckland Club Hockey Competition. The season starts in mid April and continues until mid September.
All games are played during the weekend from around 12:00PM to no later than 8:00PM at turfs around the Auckland region. Turfs are located at:
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Auckland Grammar School (Normanby Road)
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Avondale College (Rosebank Road, Avondale)
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Lloyd Elsmore Park (Lady Marie Drive, off Cascades Road, Pakuranga) - Auckland Hockey Association
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Mount Roskill Grammar School (Somerset Road, Mount Roskill)
If you would like to become a member please write to this address for an application form. Your interest is always welcomed! coaching@akhockey.org.nz