Cal Cup: An International Field Hockey Tournament in California!

Umpire Information

The information below describes Umpire Rules and Policies for the Cal Cup Tournament.

If you would like to register to umpire, please visit the Umpire Registration page.

Division Name

Designated Umpire Required?

Refundable Umpire Deposit*

SuperNo, umpires will be providedNone
CompetitiveNo, but provide a designated umpire to be eligible for refund.$400.00
Mixed SocialNo, but provide a designated umpire to be eligible for refund.$400.00
Under 19No, but provide a designated umpire to be eligible for refund.$400.00
Under 16No, but provide a designated umpire to be eligible for refund.$400.00
Under 14No, umpires will be provided.None
Under 12 MixedNo, umpires will be provided.None
Under 8 MixedNo, umpires will be provided.None
Golden StarsNo, umpires will be provided.None

*Umpiring Deposit Refund Requirements

In order to qualify for a refund of a team's Umpiring Deposit, the Designated Umpire must meet the following requirements:

  1. Attend the Mandatory Umpire Meeting.
  2. Officiate a minimum of 2 matches per day on Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
  3. Must not be committed to more than 2 teams as a player or coach.
  4. Must officiate all matches assigned to him / her.
  5. Must be a Certified Umpire with the USFHA or FHF. Exceptions can be granted to qualified non-certified umpires at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
  6. Must Register Online as a Designated Umpire no later than April 21.

Umpire Meeting

All umpires are required to attend the Umpire Meeting. Non-attendance waives your eligibility for recieving your team's Umpiring Deposit Refund.

Meeting When Where
Super Division Umpire Meeting Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:00PM Hyatt West Lake Hotel
Grass Divisions Umpire Meeting Friday, May 28, 2010 8:00PM Hyatt West Lake Hotel

Stipend

Umpire TypeStipend per Match
Super Division Umpires$40.00
Super Division Standee Umpires$10.00
Designated Umpires (Team Provided)$20.00 per Umpire per Match
Dedicated Qualifed Umpires (Cal Cup Provided)$25.00 per Umpire per Match
Under 14, Under 12, and Under 8 when 2 Umpires Officiating Match$10.00 per Umpire per Match
Under 14, Under 12, and Under 8 when 1 Senior Umpire Officiating Match$15.00 per Match

Umpire's Uniform

Super Division Umpires are required to wear black trousers. Grass Umpires are required to wear black trousers, shorts or kilts. Any color socks and shoes are OK. Umpires jerseys will be distributed at the respective Mandatory Umpire Meetings at the Hyatt Westlake. Please bring an extra Red & Blue T-shirt in case of a color clash with teams.

Free Hotel Accomodations (Super and Dedicated Umpires Only)

Limited free accommodations (available at the Tournament Director's discretion) are available to umpires who meet the following requirements:

  1. Is not playing for or coaching for any team.
  2. Is not a designated umpire by any team. (Registration still required).
  3. Resides more than 100 miles from the tournament site.
  4. Is a FIH or USFHA rated umpire.
  5. Grass Umpires must be willing to officiate at least 4 matches per day.
  6. Super Division Umpires must be willing to officiate at least 2 matches per day.
  7. Must attend the appropriate Mandatory Umpire Meeting at the Hyatt Westlake.
  8. Must be willing to share a room with another umpire of the same gender.