Umpire Gradings
LEVEL 1 GRADINGS
LEVEL ONE QUALIFICATION
To retain a Level One qualification, umpires should be graded members of MHUA or meet the criteria of eligibility and competence as follows: -
Eligibility
Each umpire should umpire at least three competitive matches within their classification each season. MHUA may ascertain this from: -- Women’s League match reports
- Umpires match record cards submitted annually by each umpire.
Competence
MHUA may ascertain this from: -- Women’s League match reports
- Club reports
- MHUA Assessor reports.
MHUA may make any other enquiries as it sees fit. If either of the above criteria is not met, the Level One qualification may be withdrawn.
CLASSIFICATION WITHIN LEVEL ONE
All level one umpires are classified 1A, 1B, 1C or 1D.
| Men | Women | |
| South Hockey League | London League | Middlesex League |
| GRADE 1A | ||
| MBBO Regional 1 | Premier Div | |
| MBBO Regional 2 | Div 1 | |
| GRADE 1B | ||
| MBBO Div 1 | Div 2 | South 3A |
| MBBO Div 2 | Div 3 | Premier |
| Div 4 | ||
| GRADE 1C | ||
| MBBO Div 3 | Div 5 | Div 1 |
| MBBO Div 4 | Div 6 | Div 2 |
| MBBO Div 5 | ||
| Open Div 6 | ||
| GRADE 1D & Level 1 Trainee | ||
| Open Div 7 | Div 7 | Div 3 |
| Open Div 8 | Vets | Div 4 |
| Open Div 9 | Supervets | |
| Open Div 10 | ||
Level 1 Trainee
Umpire who has passed the written test in the previous 12 months but has not yet passed the practical assessment. Trainees should be coached by their Club or MHUA if inexperienced.
For any enquiries regarding this list or any individual grading, please contact Colin Howard, Grading & Level 1 Co-ordinator of Middlesex Hockey Umpires Association, on 01895-230027.
Please note that the Women’s South and Middlesex Leagues will enforce the strict application of all these grades. The Men’s South League require an INSURED Level One qualified Umpire (any classification) for all their league matches.
FREE INSURANCE is available to all umpires by joining the Middlesex Hockey Umpires Association as a Member. Associate (non-qualified) and Registered (qual. Level 1) membership is available to all those who do not wish to take appointments from MHUA but be free to continue umpiring for their club.
The annual membership fee is £8 and brings not only the free insurance but also the additional benefits of free rulebooks, attending coaching meetings and receiving advice on umpiring matters. If you wish to join, please contact Colin Howard on 01895-230027.
Please email
Colin Howard
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