1. UM Presentation – Doing it well
SUMMARY OF CONTENT
UM Role and Responsibilities
UM Tournament Preparation
UM Tournament Management
UM Feedback and Reports
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2. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Background
Role
Aims
Expectations
Responsibilities
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ROLE OF UMPIRE MANAGER
Organiser
Manager
Coach
Mentor
‘Go-between’
Counselor
Leader
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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.
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WHAT DO UMPIRES WANT?
Honesty
Praise / Encouragement
Constructive Criticism
Support
Enjoyment
Progression / Improvement
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6. 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.
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7. 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.
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8. 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.
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9. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
Acceptance of appointment
 Develop your action plan
 Confirm your contacts:
- Tournament Director
  - Umpires
  - England Hockey / NPUA
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10. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
CONTACT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Introduction
General information sharing
Briefing papers
Advise proposed Action Plan
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11. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
CONTACT THE UMPIRES
Introduction
Information Sheet
Travel / Accommodation
Umpires Briefing Paper
General Preparation
Fitness / Fitness Tests
General Information
Umpires Uniform
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12. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
CONTACT ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Travel
Accommodation
Tournament Information 
Uniforms
Training Facilities
Room Sharing Arrangements (same floor)
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13. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
GENERAL
Early contact important
First impression important
Demonstrate that you are organised
Provide full information
Pre-tournament plan
Method of communication
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14. 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 
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15. 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.
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16. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
DAILY DURING TOURNAMENT
Appointments
Shirt / Socks: colour clashes
Health
Allocate help (if necessary)
Video support (if available)
Review feedback
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FEEDBACK & REPORTS
Match Analysis
Match De-briefing
Summary De-briefing
Feedback
Report
Tournament
Report
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18. TOURNAMENT DEBRIEFING
AIMS
To inform and support improved performance by an individual umpire
To ensure that feedback issues are understood by the umpire 
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19. 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?
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20. 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  
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21. 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!
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22. 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.
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23. 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
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THE WAY AHEAD
Standards (national)
Responsibilities
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25. 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
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