UM Presentation – Doing it well SUMMARY OF CONTENT UM Role and Responsibilities UM Tournament Preparation   UM Tournament Management UM Feedback and Reports UM Presentation – Doing it well

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Background   Role Aims Expectations Responsibilities UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM Presentation – Doing it well ROLE OF UMPIRE MANAGER Organiser   Manager Coach Mentor ‘Go-between’ Counselor Leader UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM Presentation – Doing it well AIMS OF UMPIRE MANAGER Ensure proper preparation of each umpire prior to tournament. Ensure highest level of uniformity and consistency. Improve skills of umpires. Foster teamwork and enjoyment. UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM Presentation – Doing it well WHAT DO UMPIRES WANT? Honesty   Praise / Encouragement Constructive Criticism Support Enjoyment Progression / Improvement UM Presentation – Doing it well

What do umpires Need from the UM at a tournament ? They want to be part of a team. The UM should also be part of the same team. The UM should build the team and keep it together. A good, happy team will show on the pitch. UM Presentation – Doing it well

What do umpires Need from the UM at a tournament ? The umpire needs the UM to be on his/her side after the game. They do not need to be told what they did wrong when they are walking off the pitch. They do not want you to be talking about them to any other umpire. You should not be talking about forthcoming appointments in the tournament. UM Presentation – Doing it well

What do umpires Need from the UM at a tournament? They need to be de-briefed. They need to be given positive feedback. They need to be given objective guidance on areas they need to work on. Your job as an UM is not just for this tournament. The umpire has a lot to offer hockey. If they aren’t doing too well at this tournament, it doesn’t mean they can’t or won’t at another. UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION Acceptance of appointment  Develop your action plan  Confirm your contacts:   - Tournament Director   - Umpires   - England Hockey / NPUA UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION CONTACT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR   Introduction General information sharing Briefing papers Advise proposed Action Plan UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION CONTACT THE UMPIRES   Introduction Information Sheet Travel / Accommodation Umpires Briefing Paper General Preparation Fitness / Fitness Tests General Information Umpires Uniform UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION CONTACT ORGANISING COMMITTEE   Travel Accommodation Tournament Information  Uniforms Training Facilities Room Sharing Arrangements (same floor) UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION GENERAL Early contact important First impression important Demonstrate that you are organised Provide full information Pre-tournament plan Method of communication UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION ON ARRIVAL Introduction Accommodation arrangements Team building ·  fitness testing ·  look the part as a team ·  use liaison officer  Briefing ·  set ground rules ·  advise of expectations  UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION Varies each tournament - number of umpires - number of teams - number of games - number of pitches - times of games -rest   Have a plan You must be organised You can’t do everything yourself. Use your senior umpire/s. UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT PREPARATION DAILY DURING TOURNAMENT Appointments Shirt / Socks: colour clashes   Health Allocate help (if necessary) Video support (if available) Review feedback UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM Presentation – Doing it well FEEDBACK & REPORTS Match Analysis Match De-briefing Summary De-briefing Feedback Report Tournament Report UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING AIMS To inform and support improved performance by an individual umpire   To ensure that feedback issues are understood by the umpire  UM Presentation – Doing it well

TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING YOUR ROLE Self-assessment of your contribution as UM Did you feel uneasy? Did you prepare adequately? Was there a good and friendly atmosphere? Did you recognise the umpires strengths? Did you check the umpires understanding of areas of improvement? Did you feel satisfied at the end? Do you think the umpire felt satisfied at the end? What did you learn from the discussion? UM Presentation – Doing it well

UMPIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT YOUR AIMS To inform and support improved performance by an individual umpire   To recommend and justify appointment steps in the best interests of an individual umpire and of the game   UM Presentation – Doing it well

UMPIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT CONTENT Be thorough Be precise Be objective Reinforcement of good practice Provide practical steps for improvement Clear recommendations for Association …no surprises! UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM’s TOURNAMENT REPORT AIMS To report on organisational matters to EH and the NPUA To provide an umpiring record of the tournament To recommend and justify appointment steps in the best interests of an individual umpire and of the game. UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM’s TOURNAMENT REPORT CONTENT What: - organisational matters - record of activities – including appointments - umpire personal information - umpire assessments When: - after the event … after reflection   How: - in writing UM Presentation – Doing it well

UM Presentation – Doing it well THE WAY AHEAD Standards (national) Responsibilities UM Presentation – Doing it well

OFFICIATING PATHWAY Junior Club/School Club County Leagues Foundation & Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire coaches. Junior Club/School Foundation & Level 1 umpires and Level 1 umpire coaches. Club County Leagues Level 1 Umpires, developing Level 2 Umpires & Levels 1 & 2 Umpire Coaches. Regional Leagues Levels 1 & 2 Umpires & Level 1 & 2 Umpire Coaches EHL Level 2, 3 & National Badge Umpires & Level’s 2 & 3 Umpire Coaches International National Badge & FIH Umpires, Level 3 Umpire Coaches and EH Umpires Managers UM Presentation – Doing it well