Online Community Umpire Course
The Community Umpire course is available online to those interested in taking the first steps towards being a rated umpire, umpires that desire a refresher, and umpires with expired certifications. Candidates should be at least 13 years old. The course is now being facilitated by Field Hockey Canada. For more information including a link to enroll, please see their website: https://fieldhockey.ca/field-hockey-canada-launches-national-community-umpire-course/Provincial Umpire Course
The Provincial Course consists of two sessions of 3 hours, including theory and exam. Participants are required to attend both sessions to be eligible to write the exam. Candidates must be a minimum of 14 years by the end of the calendar year to register.Provincial Course opportunities: (Open to FHBC Registered Participants)
- Provincial Course
- Provincial Umpires Course April
Provincial Course
- Zoom – Online April 1st & 8th: 6:00 – 9:00 pm PST Course Conductor: Gillian Batey Fee: FHBC $60 + FHC fee $10 = $70 Registration Deadline: March 30th, 2026
*Must have taken the Community course prior. Minimum age: 14 . Maximum 12 participants, Minimum 6 participants needed**
Regional Umpire Courses
The Regional Umpire Course is $80 for FHBC Registered Participants. This course is open to umpires who have a CURRENT Provincial Umpire rating, and are interested in the first steps towards fulfilling the Regional certification requirements. The Regional Umpire Course is two sessions of 3 hours, and participants are required to attend both sessions to be eligible to write the exam.Regional Course opportunities:
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None currently available
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- If you are interested in taking this course, please make a course request using the link at the bottom of the page.
Umpire Assessors Courses
The Umpire Assessor course is $80 for FHBC Registered Participants. This course consists of a 3-hour in class theory portion, followed by a 5 hour practical on-field portion. Candidates should be interested in fulfilling the requirements to mentor and assess umpires completing the FHC umpire pathway.This course type is open to umpires who meet all of the below requirements: (exceptions can be considered on a case by case basis)
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- Are 19+
- Have 5+ years of active umpiring at the provincial level or above
- Hold a CURRENT umpire certification at the provincial level or above
Umpire Assessor Course opportunities:
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- None currently available
- If you are interested in taking this course, please make a course request using the link at the bottom of the page.
Should you have any questions regarding any umpire courses, or are having issues with the sign up process, please contact the Events and Officials Coordinator at 604-737-3145, or email eventsandofficials@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com
If you are looking to take an umpire course that is not currently available, please indicate your interest by making a course request via the below link:
