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Umpires with Level 2 Award will be eligible for selection to umpire regional men's and women's league hockey up to and including the highest divisional matches. In addition they will be eligible for selection to umpire some of the national programme (national tournaments and events) including the National League and cups. To maintain an active Level 2 Award, umpires must umpire a minimum of 7 games per season at the appropriate level.

The WHUA Regional Associations will manage the Level 2 assessment procedure:

1. To attend a Rules Forum for this level

2. Obtain a minimum mark of 75% in a written theory test prepared by the Grading Committee

3. On obtaining a pass in the theory test be watched by an "appointed member" of the Association in a match of an appropriate standard; The Regions shall determine what they regards to be a suitable match.

4. To have been recommended by an "appointed member" for upgrading.