Level 1 Umpire Courses
These courses are suitable for umpires, players and coaches. Anyone involved in hockey at secondary school/club level or above should consider attending. The course covers rule interpretations, modern trends in the game, umpire pathways and more! Course presenters are current international or NHL umpires and officials.
These courses will be held around the country through July/August
25/26 July Blenheim
27 July Auckland
3 August Wanganui
3 August Tauranga
10 August Dunedin
10 August Whangarei
Other courses are still to be arranged in Christchurch, North Harbour and Levin
Theory Exam Papers
These four papers (including answers) provide a wide range of interesting scenarios and umpire questions. They should be downloaded and used as part of local and regional umpiring initiatives. Junior umpires will benefit from working through these papers as part of their development plan. Some umpires may wish to formally complete the exam and then mark it themselves, others may choose to work through questions in groups or use as part of facilitated discussions.
Theory Paper One
Theory Paper Two
Theory Paper Three
Theory Paper Four
FIH Rules
Click here for FIH Rules
2009 Rules of Hockey
It is anticipated that the next Rules of Hockey and Rules of Indoor Hockey will take effect from 1 June 2009.
Until new sets of rules are published and implemented, the 2007-2008 rules continue to apply.
What changes there will be in 2009 is still under discussion within the FIH. The Hockey Rules Board has already undertaken a significant review of the Rules of Indoor Hockey. At its meeting in November 2008, it will finalise any proposals for changes to the rules for outdoor hockey.
Roger Webb
Secretary, Hockey Rules Board
FIH
Modern Hockey by Craig Gribble and Lyn Farrell
Click here for article relating to modern hockey thinking
25 mm bow of the stick
Click here for article
Rule changes regarding goalkeeping privileges
Click here to view
Rule changes for 2007
Dave Craven has written a summary
Low forehand drive
Click here to view article