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way.\u00a0<\/p><p>National Umpire Membership \u2013 $95\u00a0<\/p><p>This membership is tailored specifically for umpires and includes everything needed to officiate safely, confidently, and professionally across all levels of play.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Membership benefits include:<\/b>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>SafeSport certification and background check<\/b>\u00a0(required for working with athletes)\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Portable insurance coverage<\/b>\u00a0for every event you officiate\u2014including\u00a0<b>non-USA Field Hockey events<\/b>\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Access to\u00a0<b>first-class educational resources<\/b>, clinics, and rules updates\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Eligibility to officiate at\u00a0<b>USA Field Hockey local, regional and national events<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Opportunities to grow through USA Field Hockey\u2019s\u00a0<b>professional development pathway<\/b>, including training, evaluations, and the\u00a0<b>official 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Through your State Chapter, USA Field Hockey offers the <strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"533\">training, tools, and insurance coverage<\/strong> local umpires need to feel confident and protected\u2014right on the fields in your own community.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"657\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"655\">Who This Is For<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"902\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"698\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"698\">High school or middle school umpires<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"751\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"751\">Physical Education teachers or recreational staff filling in to officiate<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"798\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"798\">New officials who want to learn the basics<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"845\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"845\">Former players helping out at local events<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"902\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"902\">Any umpire who wants to get better or feel supported<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\" \/><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"958\"><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"958\">What You\u2019ll Get \u2014 Information &amp; Access<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1020\">Even if you\u2019re just looking to learn, we\u2019ve got you covered:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1424\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1098\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1061\">Training videos and how-to guides<\/strong> for new and intermediate officials<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1160\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1160\">Clear explanations of <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1158\">rules, signals, and positioning<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1214\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1214\">Updates on <strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1190\">rule changes<\/strong> and national guidance<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1285\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1285\">Access to <strong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1283\">State Chapter-led local clinics and virtual sessions<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1362\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1362\">Entry into our <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1335\">rating and evaluation system<\/strong>\u2014when and if you&#8217;re ready<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1424\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1424\">A pathway to officiate <strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1410\">higher-level games<\/strong>, if desired<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\" \/><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1487\">Why Become a USA Field Hockey Umpire Member?<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1756\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1549\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1549\"><strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1513\">Insurance coverage<\/strong> for any game\u2014school, recreational, or club<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1605\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1605\">Peace of mind with <strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1603\">national backing and support<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1685\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1685\">Access to <strong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1657\">certification, continuing education<\/strong>, and optional advancement<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1756\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1756\">Be part of a network of umpires who support and mentor one another<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\" \/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1951\">Whether you\u2019re just getting started or just want to stay in the loop, your State Chapter is your hub for reliable, up-to-date, and practical umpire education\u2014no matter where you officiate.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2011\"><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2011\">Blow the whistle with confidence. 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Through your State Chapter, USA Field Hockey offers the training, tools, and insurance coverage local umpires need to feel confident and protected\u2014right on the fields in your own community. Who This Is For High school or middle school umpires Physical Education teachers or recreational staff filling in to officiate New officials who want to learn the basics Former players helping out at local events Any umpire who wants to get better or feel supported What You\u2019ll Get \u2014 Information &amp; Access Even if you\u2019re just looking to learn, we\u2019ve got you covered: Training videos and how-to guides for new and intermediate officials Clear explanations of rules, signals, and positioning Updates on rule changes and national guidance Access to State Chapter-led local clinics and virtual sessions Entry into our rating and evaluation system\u2014when and if you&#8217;re ready A pathway to officiate higher-level games, if desired Why Become a USA Field Hockey Umpire Member? Insurance coverage for any game\u2014school, recreational, or club Peace of mind with national backing and support Access to certification, continuing education, and optional advancement Be part of a network of umpires who support and mentor one another Whether you\u2019re just getting started or just want to stay in the loop, your State Chapter is your hub for reliable, up-to-date, and practical umpire education\u2014no matter where you officiate. Blow the whistle with confidence. 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