Field Hockey is a fast-moving game!

- Since the outdoor game is played on a field slightly larger than a football field, your ability to sprint and get up & down the field is paramount;
- Umpires in San Diego must be at least 18 years of age;
- SDFHOA umpires work high school & middle school games;
- Currently, SDFHOA games use NFHS rules;
- The high school season runs from August through November, with preseason training starting in early June;
- SDFHOA membership dues for Fall 2021 will be $65
- SDFHOA meets multiple times before & during the season for administration & training - additional classroom & on-field training is required. Per our CIF contract, we have the following training requirements:
For Certified Officials (those who have officiated for at least the last season and who have been rated) the requirements are:
Attendance at three (3) General meetings; 3 hours of class instruction; 2 hours of officiating scrimmages. Test score of 80% or higher |
For Apprentice Officials (new to the Association this year, or who were new and not rated in previous seasons) the requirements are:
Attendance at three (3) General meetings; 7 hours of class instruction; 4 hours of field instruction; 2 hours of officiating scrimmages; Test score of 80% or higher |