Field Hockey Canada Launches the Young Umpire Program

New program helps and develops younger officers

Area Hockey Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Younger Umpire Program, a brand new initiative designed to focus on, help, and develop younger officers from throughout Canada. This two-year program will present members with mentorship, coaching, and alternatives to officiate at nationwide and potential worldwide ranges, shaping the subsequent era of Canadian umpires.

Meet the First Cohort

We’re proud to introduce the inaugural group of gifted umpires and skilled mentors who will cleared the path for this thrilling initiative:

Umpires

Jayen Biring (BC)
Jesse Carvalho (Ontario)
Oliver Kolkea (BC)
Maia McGillivray (Alberta)
Nora Strutchrup (BC)
Maya Sontz (BC)
Jaskirat Randhawa (BC)
Olivia Zaccagnini (Alberta)

Mentors

Tyler Klenk
Alex Miles
Lelia Sacré

Program Highlights

The Younger Umpire Program is designed to offer structured development alternatives for younger officers, providing:

Mentorship: Every umpire is paired with an skilled mentor who will present steering, suggestions, and help all through this system.
Talent Improvement: A deal with officiating excellence, with alternatives to umpire at Nationwide Championships and different high-level tournaments.
Private Improvement Plans: Tailor-made plans to set objectives, observe progress, and establish pathways for development in umpiring.

“The FHC Officers committee may be very excited to look at the expansion and growth of those gifted younger officers who’re targeted on umpiring. The committee would additionally prefer to thank the leaders and mentors for this thrilling new initiative for making the time to assist help younger and upcoming umpires attain their full potential.” Laurie Hogan, FHC Officers Committee Chair

Trying Forward

We’re excited to see the expansion and growth of this primary cohort over the subsequent two years and past. Area Hockey Canada is dedicated to fostering a powerful officiating neighborhood, and this program is a crucial step in direction of that imaginative and prescient.

Keep tuned for updates and tales from the Younger Umpire Program because it unfolds!