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Requirements

Field Hockey is a fast-moving game!

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  • 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 2023 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

Umpires needed for 2024 season.  Must be available for training June, July & August.
Use our Contact Form to request additional information

Use these hyper-links to products and information:

2023 NFHS RULE BOOK
2023 NFHS RULE CHANGES

2023 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS 
2023 NFHS PRESEASON GUIDE 
2023 NFHS Field Hockey Exam
NFHS Blank 100 question answer sheet
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