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Umpiring is a rewarding way to be involved in one of the fastest sports in the world.
Join the AHUA
Join the Auckland Hockey Umpires Association and discover the joy and rewards of umpiring the game!
Have a go whether you’re new to the sport, retiring from a playing career or anything in between.
As an Auckland Hockey Umpire you will be umpiring in the Auckland Club Hockey Competition. The season typically starts in mid April and continues until mid September. Umpiring takes place at various school locations and the following senior venues:
- Auckland Grammar (Normanby Road)
- Avondale College (Rosebank Road, Avondale)
- Mt Roskill Grammar
- Lloyd Elsmore Park
- Waitakere
- Kolmar (Papatoetoe)
AVAILABILITY / APPOINTMENTS
Auckland Hockey Umpires Assoc. use an appointments tool called MatchRef. This requires you to let us know when you can and can’t umpire. Its simple to use and makes the appointments job a lot simpler. If you have special requirements or play in a team, this can all be loaded into the software – your umpiring appointments will be scheduled to suit or scheduled around the times you play.
If you wish to become a member or have any questions please contact us via email: ahua@akhockey.org.nz
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Senior (18+) Umpire $30.00
Junior (u18) Umpire $20.00
JUMP Umpire No Charge
UNIFORMS
Women: The uniform for women consists of a Black Skirt and Yellow Shirt (provided) with long back soks , a hat is optional.
Men: The uniform for men consists of Black Trousers and Yellow Shirt (provided), a hat is optional.
One men’s or women’s shirt, which bears the Auckland Hockey logo, will be provided on first registration. Additional shirts can be purchased from the Auckland Umpires Association, the black trousers/skirts respectively are your responsibility.
UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT
To assist with your development, all Auckland Umpires are able to be a part of our mentoring programme, receive feedback and have access to a mentor. To assist with the appointments process you are required to undergo Assessments which will ensure you are assigned to the correct grades.
All Auckland Hockey Umpires have acces to training courses that will contribute toward Hockey NZ Accreditations:
Junior/ Community Badge
Level 1
Level 2
HOCKEY NZ NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
The Auckland Hockey Umpires Association nominate umpires to be selected to attend National Tournaments at u18 and Senior level, and Regional Tournaments at u13 and u15 Umpiring at National Tournament is gender specific. Umpires wishing to be nominated for National Tournaments should be actively umpiring in AK Hockey competitions throughout the season.
SECONDARY SCHOOL HOCKEY
The local Secondary School competitions are supported by Auckland Umpires and provide a great opportunity for our umpires to develop and give back to the community.
The secondary school competition is managed by Auckland Hockey in conjunction with College Sport.
If you are interested in umpiring in the Secondary School competition please fill out the registration form.