Play Days

These play days are used for rating new and returning umpires. Please email the board if you can't attend a play day and need to make alternative plans for a rating.

Let us know your Play Day Preference

Mount Abraham | TBD | Morning & Afternoon Sessions

Burr and Burton | TBD | Morning Session

Rules, Guides and Interpretations

Find the Rules test, links to Rules Interpreter Meetings and other resources

Dispute Resolution Committee

Have an issue? Let's resolve it.

Regular & Post Season Documents

Including VPA Guide, W9 forms, 1v1 score sheets, etc.

PENALTY STROKE

While we no longer use strokes as a tie-breaker procedure, this video demonstrates how to manage a stroke as both the lead and trail umpire.

1 v 1 SHOOTOUT

The 1v1 procedure is used as a tie-breaker in the tournament. Watch this series between the USA and Australia. Be familiar with what fouls by the keeper result a retake and what fouls might result in a stroke.

What do I wear?

Basics

VFHUA Merchandise

**ask about our one time use code for a free shirt**

USA Field Hockey Umpire Shirt - or similar highlighter yellow shirt

**VFHUA has a limited number of the old raspberry colored USA Field Hockey shirts for new members**

Black pants, shorts, or skirt - prioritize pockets (look for golf and tennis)

Sneakers or turf shoes - preferably black

Fox 40 Whistle

Watch - for keeping time on the field

Extras

Jacket - highlighter yellow (look for cycling)

Radios

Visor or hat - black

Long black socks and long sleeve black undershirt

I'm looking to take the next step...what should I do?

Attending a USA Field Hockey event is the best way to up your game. 

These events are one of the only ways to obtain the Level II rating required for college games.

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Reach out to Lynn Vera about UVM Club games during the regular season.

There are some very talented players that play club. This is a great first introduction to a faster-paced game.

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Be available for spring hockey weekends in April and May.

If you're looking for the opportunity to get seen for college assignments, you have to get out of state, unpaid.

Reach out to Lynn Vera or Kasey Hulvey if interested. They can put you in touch with local assignors and trainers.