Foundation Umpire Course – Registration
Job No:
SANFL42
Location:
Adelaide, SA
A great first step towards becoming a Field, Boundary or Goal Umpire across different Leagues is attending a FREE Foundation Umpiring Course.
Conducted by the SANFL Umpiring Department, the Foundation Umpiring Course is a two hour in person session plus a recommended prior online learning component which takes around 30 minutes to complete, teaching the fundamental skills of becoming an umpire, registration requirements, weekly expectations and is an introduction to the umpiring development pathway. It is designed to be used by all entry-level 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 course will cover topics such as:
- Umpiring Pathways
- Umpire Roles
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Positioning
- Signals
- Registration Requirements
- Weekly expectations
There will also be practical components that will cover:
- Ball-Ups, signalling, & communicating decisions as a Field Umpire
- Boundary Umpire signals, positioning & throw-ins
- Goal Umpire positioning, signalling & decision making
Upon completion, you will be provided all the information to get started in the league of your choice including how much you can expect to get paid, training venues, uniform requirements, appointment process and key contacts, ready to umpire your first game.
Upcoming Course Dates: (*Please note you only have to attend one course date*)
Wednesday January 15th, 2025 – Unley Jets Football Club – 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Sunday January 19th, 2025 – Mosaic Hotel Precinct & Football Park Oval (West Lakes) – 9:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 – Unley Jets Football Club – 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday February 5th, 2025 – Salisbury North Football Club – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday February 8th, 2025 – Golden Grove Football Club – 9:00am – 11:00am (Women & Girls Only Dedicated Course)
Tuesday February 11th, 2025 – Brighton Football Club – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday March 1st, 2025 – Golden Grove Football Club – 9:00am – 11:00am
Sunday March 2nd, 2025 – Plympton Football Club – 9:00am – 11:00am (Women & Girls Only Dedicated Course)
Saturday March 15th, 2025 – Eastern Park Football Club – 9:00am – 11:00am
Once you have registered for your desired course, you can expect an email from SANFL umpiring in the following 2 business days with further details to confirm your registration and provide information on the online course.
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