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If you would like any guidance or support, please feel free to contact the team! Tel: 023 8060 4200 Email: raceofficials@rya.org.uk

Date: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January 2026

Time: 0900 - 1700

Location: RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4YA

Course Instructors: Chris Atkins & Paul Robson

 

About the course: 

The National Umpire Course objective is to enable you to umpire better, enjoy umpiring more and be a lead umpire at a National event. Topics covered include Making Decisions; Umpire Communication; Positioning and Driving; Tactics and the Rules; Procedures; Role of the ChUmp; Self-Development.

The majority of the Course is generic across all forms of umpired racing (Team, Fleet, Match), however any rules discussions will follow RRS Appendix D (Team).
Whilst a National Umpire is expected to be able to learn and adapt to all formats where required, additional CPD focusing on the specific differences for Fleet and Match will be available later in the year.

During the Course there will be an opportunity to take the National Umpire Exam in either Team, Fleet or Match Racing variants.

Those applying to attend the Course should normally be appointed as a Regional Umpire or finalising their application. You should also be actively umpiring and have a good working knowledge of Part 2 of the Racing Rules.

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Cancellation Policy

Payment: The full course fee is payable at the time of the booking.  A space on the course will only be confirmed once you have completed the online booking form and paid the fee. We do not accept provisional bookings. 

Cancellation by the applicant: If less than 2 weeks notice is given, that you are unable to attend the course, you will unfortunately not receive a refund. However, if we are able to replace your booking on the course, then we will offer you a refund, or transfer you to an alternative course.  

Cancellation by the RYA: The full course fee, including any deposit will be returned. The RYA will not be liable under any circumstances for any cost or loss incurred as a result of its failure to conduct a particular course. The RYA reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of bad weather, equipment failure or otherwise. 

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