Advanced Level Umpire

Description:
The Advance level Umpire will meet the basic requirements of umpiring Inter-Provincial and level A grade games.

Requirements:

Control of the Game
The umpire shall have:
1. The ability to control Inter-Provincial and Level A grade game.
2. Excellent knowledge of the official rules.
3. A voice and whistle which can be heard by all players.
4. Correct positioning to see all infringements

Interpretation and Application of Rules

The umpire shall recognize:

Personal contact & Contact with the ball

Obstruction with and without the ball

Footwork

Three seconds

Held ball

Playing with the ball

Over one third

Offside

Breaking

Centre pass not correctly taken

Good application of advantage rule

She/He Shall:

Award correct penalties

Correctly distinguish between free and penalty pass

Award correct throw-ins

Be able to control the centre pass give correct toss-ups

Correctly administer stoppages/substitutions

Use correct hand signals

Demonstration of Rules
Candidates taking the practical test will be required to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the rules.