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Foundation Umpire Course – Registration

Job No: SANFL42
Location: Adelaide, SA

Conducted by the SANFL Umpiring Department, the Foundation Umpiring Course is a FREE 90 minute session, teaching the fundamental skills of becoming an umpire, and is an introduction to the umpiring pathway. It is designed to be used by all NEW umpires, irrespective of age*, gender or background in the game.

Umpires need to be at least 12 years old to begin

WHAT TO EXPECT?

 

The 90-minute course will cover topics such as:

  • Umpiring Pathways
  • Umpire Roles
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Positioning
  • Signals

There will also be practical components that will cover:

  • Field Umpire Ball-Ups, Signalling, & Communication
  • Boundary Umpire Signals & Throw-ins
  • Goal Umpire Signals & Flag Waving

Upon completion, you will be provided all the information to start Umpiring in the League of your choice, including how much you can expect to get paid, training venues & times, uniform requirements, appointment processes and key contacts, leaving you ready to umpire your first game.

JOIN NOW!

Courses are held throughout the year with multiple dates available and are updated regularly as new dates are added. To register – simply complete the form below.

 UPCOMING COURSES

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Saturday February 17th | Thebarton Oval | 9:00am to 11:00am – We are running an extra 30 minutes dedicated to more in depth look at Goal Umpiring (Optional)
  • Monday February 19th | Glenunga Football Club ? 4:45pm to 6:15pm
  • Friday February 23rd | Mount barker Football Club | 9:00am to 10:30am - Female only Foundation Course - This one's for the women & girls, grab your mates and come along if you are keen to learn about umpiring with the Hills Football League.
  • Saturday February 24th | Golden Grove Football Club | 9:00am to 10:30am – Female Only Foundation Course – This one’s for the women & girls, grab your mates and come along to learn in an environment powered by our Female Coaches.
  • Saturday February 24th |Tea Tree Gully Football Club | 9:00am to 10:30am
  • Saturday March 2nd | Thebarton Oval | 9:00am to 10:30am
  • Sunday March 3rd | Plympton Football Club | 9:30am to 11:00am - Female Only Foundation Course - This ones for the women & girls, grab your mates and come along to learn in an environment powered by our Female Coaches
  • Sunday March 17th | Thebarton Oval | 9:00am to 10:30am
  • Saturday April 13th | Thebarton Oval | 9:00am to 10:30am

Once you have registered for your desired course, you can expect an email from SANFL umpiring in the following 5 business days with further details to confirm.

 UNSURE OR NO COURSE IN YOUR AREA? COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

If you feel like you need more information or there are no upcoming courses scheduled in your area, just complete an EOI at the following link and a SANFL umpiring staff member will contact you to assist https://play.afl/umpire

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