Become an Umpire

Wellington Hockey welcomes anyone interested in officiating and urges them to contact us. Umpiring and officiating is a fantastic way to continue to expand your enjoyment for the sport after or even during your playing career. If you are passionate about hockey then this is a great way to see hockey up close and personal with a different view than stick in hand, or from the sideline. It helps keep you fit, develops a range of people management and judgement skills and allows you to interact with our supportive hockey community. Officiating also allows another pathway to be involved at the top level if you wish while forging new friendships. Umpiring allows you to have a very direct impact on the hockey experience with the community and provides travel opportunities within New Zealand and internationally.

If you are interested in learning to umpire or officiate or if you are an established umpire moving to the association, we would love to hear from you.

Umpire Development

Umpire Coach

Officiate Hockey

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Get Involved with Umpiring

Let's Get On The Field

Umpiring offers an exciting way to get involved in hockey, regardless of age, ability, or experience. Whether you're interested in supporting junior players, learning more about the game's rules, or aiming to umpire at the highest levels, there are opportunities for everyone. The Wellington Umpires and Officials Community provides guidance and development for all members, from beginner grades to premier levels. Join us and be part of a supportive team that welcomes both new and returning umpires each season.

Umpire Development

Elevate your skills. Enhance your game.

Wellington Hockey offers a range of Umpire Development opportunities aimed at improving local umpires, including mentorship programmes, workshops, and courses delivered throughout the season. These opportunities cater to both junior and new umpires, providing a clear pathway for progression from local games to regional and national tournaments. These development initiatives ensure there is ongoing support to keep umpires engaged and continuously improving.

Umpire Coaches

Supporting the Next Generation

Support our umpires by becoming an umpire coach and helping develop the next generation of officials through our junior and beginner umpiring programmes. As an umpire coach, you'll provide guidance, share valuable feedback, and foster confidence in new umpires, ensuring they grow and thrive on the field.

Umpiring Resources

Umpiring Pathway

The umpiring pathway at Wellington Hockey sets out a structured path for accreditation, from foundation to performance umpiring. Supported by development programs and guidance, it helps individuals progress and excel in their officiating journey.