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National Umpiring Conference 2025
England Hockey Officiating Conference
The EHO Umpiring Conference returns for its second year, this time at a different venue!
📆 Sunday 31st August 2025
📍East Midlands Conference Centre, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
🕓 9:30am to 4pm
The conference is open to umpires of all abilities and experience levels. Whether you're new to the world of umpiring and looking to improve your skills to umpire matches at your club or university, or you're a seasoned umpire taking neutral appointments, the conference is for you! Regardless of where you are on your umpiring journey, the conference will feature sessions and information that will enhance your umpiring experience and develop your confidence on the pitch. The day will also feature sessions tailored to the world of umpire development, to support you in developing the skills of umpires in your organisation.
During the conference we will hear from a number of top speakers, including international officials from the world of hockey and rugby. We'll once again have the opportunity to learn from the English representatives that officiated at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as experts in the field of sports psychology and sports science.
The conference will be run alongside the annual NPUA conference, presenting the opportunity to network with some of the country's best officials.The cost of the conference is £50 per person, with a £5 discount available for gold members of EHO. This includes attendance at all sessions on the day, as well as a hot buffet lunch.
Why not see if your club, university or local umpiring organisation is willing to support with the cost of attending the event?
The second edition of the England Hockey Officiating Conference promises to be a fantastic event once again - book now to secure your place!