Hockey Geelong Coaching & Umpiring

 

Umpires for GHA local matches

Umpires are required for Geelong Hockey Association matches for summer and winter competitions.

Umpires for the winter season senior matches are rostered by the Geelong Hockey Association Umpires Committee.  For junior winter season matches, each team is responsible for supplying one umpire for their match.

Umpires for the summer season matches are organised by teams according to the team rosters provided.

2024 Winter Season

Any member who is available to be rostered for senior matches for the 2024 winter season should complete the details on this form.

Enquiries:

Umpire payments

Umpire payments for the Geelong Hockey Association 2023 winter season are

Hockey Geelong

  • Division 1 Men – $40
  • Division 2 Men – $35
  • Division 1 Women – $40
  • Division 2 Women – $35

Umpires for Hockey Geelong junior matches are appointed by clubs. It is up to the individual clubs to set umpire payments for these matches. However recommended payments are:

  • U10, U12, U14 – $15
  • U17 – $20

Hockey Victoria Competitions

Payment for Hockey Victoria competition matches for 2022:

  • U14, U16 Shield & Pennant (Friday Nights) – $35
  • Vic League 1 Reserve – $55
  • Premier League/ Premier League Reserve/ Vic League 1 – $70
  • Masters (Monday & Wednesday Nights) – $30

When Hockey Geelong umpires are rostered (eg in the event of a development weekend) they will be entitled to $15/match.

HV rostered umpires and Technical Officials are entitled to reimbursement of $30/ game.

 

Working With Children Check

The Working with Children Act 2005 requires that people who work or volunteer in certain child-related work apply for, and pass, a WWC Check. It aims to strike a balance between protecting children under 18 years of age, promoting volunteering and safeguarding the rights of individuals.

Applicants records are checked for any criminal offences specified in the Act. They are also checked for findings by specified professional disciplinary bodies. Criminal offences not specified in the Act can also be considered if exceptional circumstances exist and there is a significant link between the offence and a risk to the safety of children.

 

Find out more about the Most Improved Umpire award, and please do not hesitate to contact us to become involved as a hockey umpire in Geelong.