Take the test. The official U.S. Field Hockey Rules Test for umpires seeking to earn, renew or apply for a higher rating is now available online. All answers are based on the current FIH Rules of Hockey , and the answers to some questions may differ from High School Federation Rules. Controlling the game and knowledge of the basic rules are the first steps in an umpire's rating progression.
Apprentices work lower level games and are reevaluated every year.
Local Rated umpires work jr high and high school games and are reevaluated every two years. High School rated umpires meet the requirements of their respective state federations. After holding a sectional rating for two years, umpires are reexamined every four years. Candidates for a national rating submit an application and resume to the ratings chair indicating their last two years of umpiring experience, developmental participation and service to the umpiring organization. National Ratings are valid for four years.