Umpires for Europe (U4E)
Programme Overview
This international umpiring programme is aimed at umpires with potential to become international umpires who are in the early stages of their development. Participants will be mentored by EuroHockey trained mentors and the programme is a blend of online and face-to-face workshops, plus the opportunity to umpire elite level U18 matches.
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Type of development
7
OnlineFace to Face
Learning
5
Soft SkillsHard Skills
Estimated Hours of Learning
32
Next Deadline
30/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does It Last
7 months
How Many Applicants
Each Cohort has 18 Participants
How Much Is It
Є400 per year
Certification Body
EuroHockey Institute
Language Used
English
Important Dates
September 1 to 30, 2024
Nomination Period
January 2026
Seminar: 2.5 Day Face to Face
Easter 2026
Seminar: 2.5 Day Face to Face
How To Get On
Application
- Only member national associations of EuroHockey may nominate participants.
- The nomination period is September
- Each October the new cohort is announced.
- Contact your member national association directly to be nominated
Criteria & Level
- EuroHockey Talent Development Panel or graduates from Umpires for Nations
Year 1
Webinar 1
3hrs Online - U4E & U4N Introduction
Module
Engagement in umpiringacross Europe
Seminar 1
2.5 Day Face to Face - The model umpire
Modules
Maximising peak peformance (Advanced rules and regulations)
Communication skills (Tournaments, expectations & preparations)
The model umpire (Self Analysis and personal development plan)
Assessment
Interactive Modules
Personal development
Seminar 2
2.5 Day Face to Face - Practical Delivery
Modules
Fitness and its growing importance (including practical test)
Match Preparation (Observational learning)
Tournament Briefing (key competency indicators with mentor)
Assessment
Fitness Test
Personal development
Appointed to invitational tournament
