FIH Level 2 UMPIRE Award (IND)

Dates & Venue: 11-13 January 2025,  Rourkela (IND)

ORGANISED BY THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY FEDERATION & HOCKEY INDIA
Registrations opened for Hockey India nominated candidates only
The FIH Level 2 Particiption Umpire (L2U) Award is the second step on the FIH Umpire Education Pathway.

The L2U designed for teachers and volunteers aged 16+ wanting to umpiring at an club/domestic regional level.

Applicants should hold the FIH L1U or equivalent.

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
  • Face to Face Assessment
  • L2U Certification
  • Interactive experience

Face to Face Format

Our L2U consists of a minimum of 24h of face to face sessions, with up to 16 participants and 2 FIH Educators.

Modules

  • Communication
  • Movement and Positioning
  • Rules and interpretations
  • Match Preparation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, we hope you are able to:
  • Understand the skills & qualities of an umpire
  • Understand the basic rules of hockey
  • Understand basic umpire skills
  • Understand the importance of the pre-match discussion
FIH LEVEL 1 UMPIRE AWARD

Programme

The FIH L1U online is usually organised over three sessions of 2hrs each. The planner to the right will give you a rough idea of the session breakdown, however, this will vary depending on the educator delivering and the participants prior knowledge.

All participants are required to complete pre-course tasks and to actively engage in online sessions.
Patrick Jones - Course author