Leinster Hockey Umpiring
In April 2019 the LHA Board assigned a dedicated role for the promotion and development of umpiring across the province of Leinster.
David Curran is overseeing the projects aimed at improving the standard of umpiring in Leinster by working closely with Hockey Ireland and the Leinster Hockey Umpires Association. Projects recently launched include the Club Umpire Programme & the Elite Umpiring Programme (details below).
| LHA Director, Umpiring Development | Bruce Bale | umpiredevelopment@leinsterhockey.ie |
| Hockey Ireland, Umpire Development Coordinator | TBC | TBC |
| LHA Development Programme Manager | Anna Richardson | DevPgmMgr@leinsterhockey.ie |
| Leinster Hockey Association Committee | lhua.committee@gmail.com |
| LHUA Committee | |
| Andy Waller, LHUA President | lhua.committee@gmail.com |
| Sunny Charles, LHUA Secretary | lhua.committee@gmail.com |
| Tommy Doyle, Treasurer | lhua.treasurer@gmail.com |
| Gillian Garrett, Development | lhua.development@gmail.com |
| Tom Goode, Men's Competition Appointments | |
| Andy Waller, Women's Competition Appointments | |
| Ben Geoghegan, Peter Motyer, Bruce Bale | lhua.committee@gmail.com |
| Club Umpire Programme | The Club Umpire Programme is designed to grow and support the umpiring community within clubs, making umpiring a more enjoyable and confident experience for everyone involved. What’s Involved? At the heart of the programme is the appointment and training of a Club Umpire Officer (CUO). This individual will receive training from Hockey Ireland and the provincial branch to take a lead role in promoting and supporting umpiring at their club. Responsibilities of the CUO include: • Encouraging young umpires (ages 13–18) to get involved through the Young Umpire Programme. • Creating practical opportunities for umpires to gain experience in a safe, supportive environment. • Promoting national umpiring campaigns such as Silent Sideline and Respect the Referee. • Encouraging umpires to complete the National Umpire Award course. • Supporting mentoring initiatives in collaboration with your local umpire branch. If you're interested in getting started or would like to know more, please contact Ruth Montgomery at: Ruth.Montgomery@hockey.ie |  |
| Umpire Development Pathway | The Umpire Development Pathway is a refreshed and structured approach to help grow umpiring in Ireland, from grassroots to elite level. The goal is to provide step-by-step learning and accessible training opportunities to ensure umpires are supported and developed at every stage. Getting Started: • Begin by completing the Online Rules Test. • This is a prerequisite to register for Fundamentals of Umpiring – Module 1. • Once Module 1 is completed, you can move on to Module 2, further deepening your understanding and skills. This pathway ensures a strong foundation and progression from local to national and even international umpiring opportunities. |  |
| Elite Umpire Programme | The Elite Umpire Programme is a fast-track initiative focused on supporting female umpires who aim to reach the highest standards of officiating. Backed by Women in Sport funding, this programme includes: • One-on-one support through a mentor/buddy system. • Monitoring and assessments by top-level Irish umpires. • Opportunities to join the National Umpiring Panel and European Hockey Federation Development Programmes. Who can apply? If you’re a female umpire aged 18–30, actively officiating at club level and eager to take your umpiring to the next level, this is your opportunity! Interested? Contact Ruth.Montgomery@hockey.ie for more details on how to apply. |  |
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to go further, these programmes offer fantastic opportunities to grow and thrive as an umpire within the hockey community.
Links
Leinster Hockey Umpires Association - Click Here
Irish Hockey Umpires Association - Click Here
Umpiring Pathway Hockey Ireland
The Irish Hockey Umpires Association has launched a new Umpiring Development Programme.
The aim of this programme is to increase the number of certified umpires at all levels of the game in the country. Clubs are being asked to encourage members to take the new course that will certify them in basic umpiring skills, knowledge and the rules of the game.
By increasing the skill set of umpires at club level, understanding and knowledge of the game will improve which, it is hoped, will increase both the hockey skills for players and overall enjoyment of the game for everyone involved.
IHUA Umpire Structure - Click Here