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S UMMARY OF CONTENT

Learn about the essential duties of an Umpire Manager including tournament preparation, feedback & reports. Discover the key aims and what umpires want for a successful management strategy.

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S UMMARY OF CONTENT

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

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

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

  4. 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

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

  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. UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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. UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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. UM Presentation – Doing it well

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

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

  11. 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

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

  13. 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

  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 UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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. UM Presentation – Doing it well

  16. 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

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

  18. 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

  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? UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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 UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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! UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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. UM Presentation – Doing it well

  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 UM Presentation – Doing it well

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

  25. OFFICIATING PATHWAY 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 National Badge & FIH Umpires, Level 3 Umpire Coaches and EH Umpires Managers International UM Presentation – Doing it well

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