Commonwealth Games 2018 Appointments

WHUA are delighted to confirm that three Welsh officials have been appointed by the FIH to the event.  Cathy Wright and Jamie Hooper have been appointed as umpires, while Karen Evans has been appointed as an Umpires Manager.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games is taking place in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia between the 4th and 15th of April 2018.

On hearing of his appointment Jamie Hooper said:

I am completely and utterly blown away with this appointment and still don’t think it will sink in properly until I am on the plane!

The Gold Coast will obviously be absolutely incredible, but the Commonwealth Games is a particularly special event as it is the highest level that Welsh players can represent their country, and I can’t wait to share that moment with the teams. Having watched the previous games in Glasgow in 2014, I never thought I would be on the pitch at the next games in Australia, and I am sure this is something I will be talking about in many, many years to come.

​When I started umpiring I dreamed of opportunities like this and I can’t quite believe it’s happening. This really will be an experience of a lifetime and one hell of an adventure, and I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who has helped me get here!

WHUA would like to pass on our congratulations to the trio and wish them all the best for the tournament.