Umpiring

AN INSIGHT INTO UMPIRING

Dalyellup Dockers Football Club are always keen to welcome new Umpires - both adults and teenagers are encouraged to apply. To umpire you must be in year 8 or above and be willing to give umpiring a go while having fun. Umpiring gives you great life experiences and life skills and is also a paid role. As an Umpire you will learn people management skills, quick decision-making techniques, job professionalism, communication skills, organisation skills, and leadership skills.

Our Umpires are a valued part of the DDFC community. It is part of our club focus to create a positive experience for our Umpires. We know that an Umpire won’t get every decision right, and that is okay and all part of learning. It is expected that Umpires will be encouraged and respected at all times, both on and off the field. Umpire disrespect can result in sanctions and removal of privileges for those involved, and is taken seriously at club level and by the SWJFL.

We need your help to keep the game of AFL a great one, so sign up today and learn more about umpiring football!

UMPIRING Q+A

What do Umpires do?

• • Umpires interpret the rules in a fair and safe manner so games can be enjoyed by all participants.
  • Umpires assist with developing the players’ skills and football knowledge during games, especially in games for younger age groups.
  • Umpires make quick decisions based on the ever-changing events of a football game.

How can I assist an Umpire?

• • Welcome them to the game by introducing yourself and shaking their hand.
  • Thank them for umpiring the game.
  • Don’t yell out if you disagree with a call because all umpires are still learning.

What support is offered to a developing Umpire?

• • There are weekly junior umpire training sessions from 4:30-5:30pm on a Monday run by the SWJFL Umpire Co-ordinator.
  • There are occasional training sessions run by the DDFC Umpire Co-ordinator
  • All first-year Umpires are paired with a more experienced Umpire in all games they Umpire for their first season.
  • There is match day coaching provide by Umpire Coaches and the Umpire Co-ordinator