News Item: LEVEL ONE UMPIRING COURSE
(Category: Umpiring)
Posted by YHAWeb Manager
Sunday 19 November 2006 - 11:00:11

Level 1 Umpire Course

DATES: 17/24/31 JANUARY 2007 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

VENUE: Abbeydale Sports Club, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield. S17 3LJ


COST: £32.50 per candidate (you may be able to access funding for the course from your club, school, local authority) Cost of the course covers England Hockey Course Registration Fee, Course Resources, tutor and assessor fees and room hire. If you have an email contact address please ensure that this is quoted on your application form.
WHAT IS A LEVEL ONE HOCKEY UMPIRE AWARD?
This is the passport to umpiring competitive hockey. It is aimed at those who wish to take their umpiring seriously and officiate in local leagues and club games / events. The County Umpiring Association / Committee are responsible for the Level One Umpires and it is they who organise and administer the Courses. All Level One Umpires once accredited are required to umpire a minimum of 3 games a year.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Course involves 4 hours of classroom tuition, 3 unsupervised practice games, an examination paper and a practical assessment on an 11 a-side game. As the evening sessions are classroom based, you do not need to wear practical kit. The theory element will require candidates to bring a pen and paper.Candidates must attend all sessions.
APPLICATIONS
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd January 2007. However as the maximum number of candidates who can attend this Course is 20 you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by post. A confirmation letter and map to the venue will also be forwarded prior to the Course start date.If you would like more details regarding the course, please contact Gareth Tyler or alternatively 0114 257 2053.

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