Umpiring

Q. How do I become an umpire

A. The British Pétanque Umpires Board (BPUB) runs courses for candidates and existing umpires.  Each course is run with the co-operation of the host Nation, in this case the English Petanque Association.

The BPUB recommend that in the first place you contact your regional umpire who will help you to prepare for the course and examination.  As soon as you both feel that you are ready your regional umpire should enrol you on a course.

Each course will be held over two days, day one will be about training and consists of a presentation on the rules, open discussions and practical sessions. On the second day there will be a short review of the previous day followed by a written and practical examination.

Existing and potential umpires need to understand that as umpires they are required to support the BPUB and their home association in umpiring club, regional, national and international events.

Each qualified umpire is expected to officiate at least one event in a year.  These events require the umpires to be on their feet all day with very few breaks. This is not a commitment to be taken lightly, hence the courses are demanding and require each delegate to commit mentally and physically for the duration of the course.

Full details about the course is sent to your regional umpire and secretary as soon as dates and venues have been confirmed.