England Hockey has appointed six graduates from its young umpiring programme to officiate in junior internationals in mid-February.

The graduates – Mai Po Wan, James Moorhouse, Mindy Dhanda, David Kingston, James Carter and Dan Barstow – were all part of the England Hockey National Young Umpiring Programme and will officiate in a series of Under 16 and Under 18 international matches in Manchester from 14-16 February.

They will be supported and coached for the three days by former Olympic hockey umpire Graham Nash.

All matches will be played at the Belle Vue Hockey Stadium.