So...you want to become an umpire? Maybe learn more of what's involved or just understand the rules of Hockey...well, read on here on how you can get started...
Regional Development Umpire Contacts
The Hockey NZ Umpire Council has appointed eight regional development umpire contacts to assist in the coaching and development of umpires across the country. These people are highly involved in umpiring and officiating both in New Zealand and around the world. They should be used as a first contact point for new umpires, and also as a resource for established umpires.
Regional development activities will include:
Providing new umpires with information, resources and guidance
Provide Associations within region with coaching resources
Appointing umpires to regional activities and matches
Servicing of regional coaching clinics
Facilitate rule interpretation and theory exam sessions
Issuing of junior gradings
Facilitating Level 1 theory courses
Conducting Level 1 practical gradings
Liaise with national mentors regarding junior development and national tournament appointments
Liaise with Hockey NZ Umpire Development Manger regarding umpire development and promotion
WHO TO CONTACT - REGION-TO-REGION:
| REGION | CONTACT | |
| NORTHLAND | Mel Oakden | mel_sowter@hotmail.com |
| NORTH HARBOUR | Simon Taylor | leotaniwha@xtra.co.nz |
| AUCKLAND | Tim Bond | double0eight@gmail.com |
| MIDLANDS | Tracy Wrigley | tracyw_kiwi@yahoo.com |
| CENTRAL | David Tomlinson | david.tomlinson@paradise.net.nz |
| CAPITAL | Devendra Patel | fishing@paradise.net.nz |
| CANTERBURY | Karen Bennett | kazannbennett@gmail.com |
| SOUTHERN | Helen Napier | Allister_helen@xtra.co.nz |