Opportunities for Umpires, Coaches, and Technical Officials
We are excited to announce the following upcoming courses designed to enhance your skills and provide exciting opportunities within hockey:
Umpiring – Mentor Session
- Thursday 12/6/2025 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Saturday 23/8/2025 – time TBA
In-person sessions created by zone developers, assisted by HV high performance staff.
Umpiring – Foundation Support
- Thursday 22 nd May 2025 – ONLINE
Foundation Support is the entry-level course for starting your umpiring career.
Umpiring – Foundation Lead
- Thursday 3 rd July 2025
Foundation Lead is ideal for those looking to broaden their skills and knowledge in umpiring. You will learn the foundational skills needed to excel and gain the confidence to officiate a higher level of game effectively.
Coaching – Mentor Session
- Monday 12/5/2025 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Saturday 16/8/2025 – time TBA
In-person sessions created by zone developers, assisted by HV high performance staff.
Coaching – Foundation Support
- Monday 26 th May 2025 – ONLINE
The Foundation Support course is required to start your coaching career.
Coaching – Foundation Lead
- Monday 21 st July 2025
Aspiring coaches can take advantage of this course to build a solid foundation in coaching principles. This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to support athletes’ development and deliver successful coaching sessions.
Foundation Facilitator
- Wednesday 28 th May 2025 – ONLINE
This course is perfect for individuals who wish to take on a leadership role in accrediting umpires, coaches, and officials. As a Foundation Facilitator, you will have the authority to sign off on accreditations and contribute to the development of high-quality sportspersons.
Technical Official – Foundation Lead – TBA
For those interested in the technical aspects of the sport, the Foundation Lead course will provide the essential skills and knowledge required to become a proficient technical official. Learn to ensure the smooth operation of the game while maintaining its integrity.
Earn While You Watch the Game
Have you ever thought about getting paid to watch the game you love? These courses provide a unique opportunity to turn your passion into a rewarding career. Whether you become an umpire, coach, or technical official, you can enjoy the game from a new perspective while earning money.
We look forward to welcoming you to these courses and supporting your journey in sport. Sign up now and take the first step towards an exciting and fulfilling role in umpiring, coaching, or technical officiating.
How to sign up
You must be registered through Revolutionise to access any of the courses. If you don’t already have a membership:
- Access the registration portal for your club through the Hockey Vic website, link is below.
- Playing and Officiating
- Complete registration for the player membership. There is an official membership which is not needed if you are using your skills in Geelong only.
- Non-playing
- Complete the registration for a non-playing membership
To access the courses.
Use your membership username and password to login via the Hockey Vic website. This allows access to the Hockey Ed portal for all the courses.
https://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/login
Please direct any questions to Rachael Frost at [email protected].
