FIH Level 1 UMPIRE Award (BHR)

Course Dates & Venue : 20 to 23 April 2026, Brunei (BRU)
Registrations opened for Brunei HF nominated candidates only

The FIH Level 1 Foundation Umpire (L1U) Award is the first step on the FIH Umpire Education Pathway.

The L1U is designed for individuals looking to umpire within a club/school environment. The modules and courses have been developed on the basis that candidates are/will be umpiring a range of age groups, from young children to adults.

FIH Academy Courses are recognised globally, however, with 140 FIH member nations, equivalence to National Association qualification and requirements, as well as local laws will vary. For further information please contact your National Association or Continental Federation.

What's included?

  • E-learning Induction
  • Face to face sessions
  • Online Assessment
  • L1U Certification
  • Interactive experience

ONLINE Format

Our online L1U consists of 6hrs of online interactive Zoom/MS Teams sessions (usually 2 x 3hrs), with up to 16 participants and 2 FIH Educators.

Modules

  • What makes a good umpire
  • Rules of Hockey
  • Umpiring Skills
  • Preparation and planning the next steps

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, we hope you are able to:
  • Understand what is a good umpire
  • Understand the basic rules of Hockey
  • Understand the basic umpiring skills
  • Understand the importance of effective pre-match preparation