Midlands Hockey Officiating Awards 2026

Recently Midlands Hockey Officiating presented its Awards to members following the conclusion of the England Hockey Officiating Club branch AGM.

• Volunteer of the Year – Becs Roycroft
• Young Umpire of the Year – Will Thomas
• Umpire of the Year – Donna Seager

Tom Roberts was presented with a commemoration shirt for completing 200 umpiring appointments.

In addition, three umpires completed 100 appointments during the season – John Van Berkel, Lewis Gibson, and David Eastland. They will receive their shirts in due course.

Pictured above: Will Thomas, Becs Roycroft, and Tom Roberts, receiving their respective awards presented by Midlands Hockey Chair, Tim Lorimer.

Many congratulations from all at Midlands Hockey!

• If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming an Umpire, visit the Officiating section of our website for more information.