Today on the show, we’re talking to international umpire and local hockey hero Amber Church. 
Amber has officiated over 100 international matches throughout her career! 
After receiving her international badge in Brazil in 2010 she has gone on to umpire at  the Olympic Games, World Cups, and the Commonwealth Games and continues to umpire and mentor at a local and national level. 
2022 was a big year for Amber having officiated at both the Womens Hockey World Cup in Netherlands and Spain  and her first Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She went on to umpire both gold medal final matches. 
Today, Amber shares with us how the love of hockey provides her with enjoyment and connection, how 'giving back' to the sport led her down the officiating pathway, we take a look at how her skillset as a teacher transfers to hockey and we discuss how a good support network is vital for those that are involved in officiating sport. 
This is our first episode! And we are excited to do more, so if you like this feel free to follow us and/or share with others!  <a href="https://thesidelineyak.alitu.com/">https://thesidelineyak.alitu.com/</a> <a href="https://sportgisborne.org.nz/">https://sportgisborne.org.nz/</a>

Today on the show, we’re talking to international umpire and local hockey hero Amber Church. 
Amber has officiated over 100 international matches throughout her career! 
After receiving her international badge in Brazil in 2010 she has gone on to umpire at the Olympic Games, World Cups, and the Commonwealth Games and continues to umpire and mentor at a local and national level. 
2022 was a big year for Amber having officiated at both the Womens Hockey World Cup in Netherlands and Spain and her first Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She went on to umpire both gold medal final matches. 
Today, Amber shares with us how the love of hockey provides her with enjoyment and connection, how 'giving back' to the sport led her down the officiating pathway, we take a look at how her skillset as a teacher transfers to hockey and we discuss how a good support network is vital for those that are involved in officiating sport. 
This is our first episode! And we are excited to do more, so if you like this feel free to follow us and/or share with others! <a href="https://thesidelineyak.alitu.com/">https://thesidelineyak.alitu.com/</a> <a href="https://sportgisborne.org.nz/">https://sportgisborne.org.nz/</a>

Today on the show, we’re talking to international umpire and local hockey hero Amber Church. Amber shares with us how the love of hockey provides her with enjoyment and connection, how 'giving back' to the sport led her down the officiating pathway, we take a look at how her skillset as a teacher transfers to hockey and we discuss how a good support network is vital for those that are involved in officiating sport.

Today on the show, we’re talking to international umpire and local hockey hero Amber Church. Amber shares with us how the love of hockey provides her with enjoyment and connection, how 'giving back' to the sport led her down the officiating pathway, we take a look at how her skillset as a teacher transfers to hockey and we discuss how a good support network is vital for those that are involved in officiating sport.

The Sideline Yak

EP1: Amber Church – International umpire and local hockey hero