2026 Annual Umpires Meeting
2026 Annual Umpires Meeting
Thursday, August 13th | 5:30 PM
Thursday, August 13th | 5:30 PM
Zoom link will be emailed to members - email board if you have questions
Zoom link will be emailed to members - email board if you have questions
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.
Mount Abraham | Saturday August 22nd | 8 AM - 1 PM
Burr and Burton | Sunday August 23th | 8 AM - 3 PM
Find the Rules test, links to Rules Interpreter Meetings and other resources
Including VPA Guide, W9 forms, 1v1 score sheets, etc.
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.
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.
**ask about our one time use code for a free 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
Watch - for keeping time on the field
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 Stina Sickmueller 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 Kasey Hulvey if interested. They can put you in touch with local assignors and trainers.