Field Hockey Umpiring
Rules Test
Think you know The Rules?
Take the test.
The official U.S. Field
Hockey Rules Test for umpires seeking to earn, renew or apply for a higher rating is now
available online.
Test your knowledge in
areas of General Rules, Subsitituions & Suspensions, Penalty Corners, Penalty Strokes
and more to see how you rate aginst the profession's top officials.
All answers are based on
the current FIH Rules
of Hockey, and the answers to some questions may differ from High School Federation
Rules. But if you think you've got what it takes, then pick up your whistle, pack up
your cards and see if you can be a Ruler of the Rules
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"Rulers of the Rules"
Umpire
Ratings
Apprentice:
Controlling the game and knowledge of the basic rules are the first steps in an
umpire’s rating progression. Apprentice umpires must score at least 70% on a
locally-sponsored written test and be approved by two rated umpires. Apprentices work
lower level games and are reevaluated every year.
Local/High School:
Local umpires must score at least 80% on USFHA written examinations and be approved by two
rated umpires. Local Rated umpires work jr high and high school games and are reevaluated
every two years. High School rated umpires meet the requirements of their respective state
federations.
Sectional:
Sectional umpires must score at least 85% on the USFHA written test and must be approved
by four evaluators at a sectional tournament, club tournament or approved camp or clinic.
After holding a sectional rating for two years, umpires are reexamined every four years.
National:
Candidates for a national rating submit an application and resume to the ratings chair
indicating their last two years of umpiring experience, developmental participation and
service to the umpiring organization. Candidates must score at least 90% on the USFHA
written test and must be evaluated at accredited tournaments such as the National Hockey
Festival. The Executive Committee of the USFHA’s Umpiring Division makes the final
decision on granting or renewing National Ratings. National Ratings are valid for four
years. National rated umpires work major NCAA Division I contests and are expected to
provide service to the organization at accredited tournaments or service on approved
committees.
FIH: FIH umpires are eligible to
officiate international matches and top officials may be selected for major international
events such as the World Cup and Olympic Games. Umpires must be active on top level
matches and own complete knowledge of international rules. FIH umpires must be at least 20
years old and have worked at least three matches involving international teams.
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