Umpiring

Umpire Training & Development

Please see the attached document regarding our adopted Development & Accreditation Program.

This location will be the portal for all umpire development in the coming years.

Support first. Confidence second. Performance third.

Our aim this year is not perfection. It is development.

Umpiring can be challenging, especially when you are learning, and we recognise the pressure that can come with being in the middle of the game. This program is designed to give you clear guidance, practical training, and — most importantly — support, so that no umpire feels like they are doing it alone.

Umpire Development and Paymentment Program

Conditions

Umpire must attend training & development sessions planned by the GHA Umpire Coordinator (if unavailable, a submitted reason and follow-up session must be completed)
Complete the Hockey Aus - Foundation Support Umpire free online course (roughly 1 hour)
- How to access Hockey Ed
- Once completed, you will be emailed a certificate, which is to be emailed to griffithhockey@hotmail.com

Umpire payment for 2025 will be $10 per game officiated

Additional training can be completed using the GHA-developed questionnaires below. Also, we recommend downloading the FHI Rules of Hockey app from your app store. This is a great resource for quick rule clarification and also has a self-assessment you can complete.

Umpire Resources

GHA Umpire Booklet (beginner training guide)

FIH Rule Book 2026

FIH Rules App - Android and iOS