How important is it to build relationships as an Umpire Support?

Are there any barriers in your way that could prevent you from building these? If so, what are they?

FIH Umpire Manager, Dawn Bonner, discusses how building relationships with Umpires and Teams, as Umpire Support, really can add value to what you offer ...

As Umpires and particularly Umpire Support, do we challenge ourselves, stimulate our curiosity or think outside the 'box'?

Should we always go with the what we have done?

Join Paul Box-Grainger (Box), founder of NPUA and FIH Umpire Manager, as he discusses the Key Characteristic of Strong Advocate for Umpire Support, and how sparking peoples curiosity could be the way forward to improving the game ...

What are the scores on the doors? ...

Performance Assessment is what all umpires look for to progress their career. As Umpire Support, how can we make sure we do this in the right way to ensure this happens?

Join Richard Kirk to hear how Umpire Support can help conduct a Performance Assessment , to bring the most benefit to the Umpires ...

As the first in our series of Key Characteristics of High Performing Umpire Support, we look at the characteristic of Integrity.

Join Ex-FIH Outdoor Umpire Manager and current European Umpire Manager, Jackie Gibbs, as she discusses the importance of Integrity in Umpire Support?

What do we add if we do not display Integrity? Why should we be honest in our feedback and debriefs?

Give this a listen to see why this may be one of the most important characteristics for Umpire Support ...

The first time you are faced with something new, it could be a daunting prospect. So how do you go about dealing with this? Plan and Prepare?

Listen to 2025 Indoor World Cup Umpire, Abby MacArthur, discuss how she planned and prepared for the biggest tournament of her life to ensure that she could perform at her best on the biggest stage ...

With planning and prep, you can succeed ...

In the last of our 9 Key Characteristics of High Performing Umpires, we tackle the Characteristic of Poise & Presence.

How important is Poise & Presence? Do you have the time? What does your Posture say about you? Are you comfortable in your arena?

Listen to Clare White, Women's Premier & Men's A Panel Umpire, talk about all things Poise & Presence and how she manages it to her advantage.

Should we always be watching the ball? Can we add more value as a pair if one watches the ball and the other watches game?

Join FIH Indoor Umpire and Men's Prem Panel Outdoor Umpire, Isaac Charles, as he discusses the benefits of watching the game and not just the ball!

Is this something you are brave enough to do? ...

On 11th September 2024, the world of NPUA was turned upside down ... when our great member, friend and colleague Mark 'Jarvy' Jarvis suddenly passed away, the weekend after the Annual Conference.

We were all shocked and a group of NPUA Members and his daughter, Hannah, have grouped together to complete a Charity Challenge to raise money for 2 Charities that were close to Jarvy's heart!

Listen to the group talk about the challenge and how you can support them on their mammoth task as they 'Ride for Jarvy'.

You can donate to the charities at the 'Ride for Jarvy' Fundraising Page athttps://www.justgiving.com/team/rideforjarvy