TANZANIA Hockey Association (THA) has sought to bolster the game's development domestically through the hosting of the Level 1 umpiring course.

The association's chairman, Kaushik Doshi, confirmed that Dar es Salaam's JMK Youth Park would be the venue for the training scheduled to start today and culminate on Thursday.

Doshi pointed out that the FIH official, Muhammad Faiz from Pakistan, would be the course's instructor.

The THA boss noted the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has footed the costs for the course instructor's trip and accommodation.

He said the rest of the expenses for hosting the training will be met by THA.

According to the THA leader, the course has attracted 20 participants of both genders.

The THA leader disclosed the participating members would, during the training, feature in morning and afternoon sessions, adding there will moreover be breaks and a bit of practice.

Doshi added that Faiz was expected in Tanzania yesterday ahead of the course, which commences today. 

Everything pertaining to the training's arrangements, Doshi revealed, is in place and the would-be participants are looking forward to it.

Most of the course' attendants are prominent senior hockey players who have had success in various domestic tournaments.

Attendants of the umpiring course are Hussein Mdee, Castor Nkya, Prisca Mwita, Leah Shani, Amos Ngambala, Abdallah Katundu, Zuwena Hassan, Wambera Shadidi, Elieza Mwankemwa, and Ally Nshoro.

Edfonc Msemwa, Alice Ongoro, Mark Fernandes, Onenchan David, Joseph Steven, Alarico Fernandes, Kassim Haji, Ravi Visram, Osman Bairu, and Haji Selemani are the other senior hockey players set to feature in the training.