Become a Community Football Umpire

With over twenty Leagues in operation around the state,  including Men’s, Women’s & Juniors competitions there are opportunities for everyone to begin their umpiring journey no matter their skill, fitness level or experience.

Where can I umpire?

The great thing about umpiring at Community Level is that which league you umpire in is completely up to you, and you can be involved in multiple leagues at the same time, depending on what you want to achieve and when you are available. Everyone’s journey is different based on their capabilities and experience in the game. Some Umpires may be ready to step straight into umpiring Senior Men’s & Women’s Football from the outset, other umpires may begin umpiring Junior Football and some may just want to do as many games as they can in a weekend across all grades, to a degree you choose your own journey. Click on the name of the league you are interested in umpiring with below for more information or to submit your interest.

What are my first steps to get involved in umpiring?

Depending on which league you want to umpire with, you can either enrol to complete a Foundation Umpires Course at this link: HERE or fill in an Expression of Interest form for Community Football at this link: HERE and a SANFL Umpiring staff member will contact you to provide further information.

What are the requirements to umpire?

A keen attitude and willingness to learn is the first step. Once we have connected you with your desired umpiring group, they will provide you with more detailed information on what they need from you. There is plenty of on the job training and mentoring provided to get you up to speed with everything you need to know.

Whilst specifics will vary from league to league, Umpires across all leagues in South Australia will be expected to:

1. Register on our online Umpires database Officials HQ (It’s free and easy to use)

2. If you are over 14 years of age, hold a current DHS Working With Children Check (you can get it for free by following these instructions): https://sanfl-content.imgix.net/content/uploads/2023/09/06115206/Working-with-Children-Check-Process-.pdf

South Australian Community Umpiring Groups:

Adelaide Plains Football League

Participating Clubs: Angle Vale, Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Hummocks Watchman Eagles, Mallala, Virginia, Two Wells, United

Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association

Participating Clubs: Angaston, Barossa District, Freeling, Gawler Central, Kapunda, Nuriootpa, South Gawler, Tanunda, Willaston

Eastern Eyre Football League

Participating Clubs: Central Eyre United,  Cowell, Kimba, Ports, Ranges

Far North Football League

Participating Clubs: Devils, East Roxby, Hornridge, Miners

Great Flinders Football League

Participating Clubs: Cummins Kapinnie, Cummins Rambler, Ellison Districts, Eyre United, Lock, Tumby Bay, United Yeelanna

Great Southern Football League

Participating Clubs: Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Langhorne Creek, Mclaren Distrcts, Mount Compass, Myponga, Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor, Willunga, Yankalilla

Hills Football League

Participating Clubs, Blackwood, Echunga, Bridgewater Callington, Hahndorf, Lobethal,  Mount Barker, Onka Valley, Mount Lofty, Nairne Bremner, Uraidla, Birdwood, Gumeracha, Kangarilla, Kersbrook, Macclesfield, Meadows, Torrens Valley, Milang

Kangaroo Island Football League 

Participating Clubs: Dudley United, Kingscote, Parndarna, Western Districts, Wisanger

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League 

Participating Clubs: Border Districts, Bordertown, Lucindale, Keith, Kingston, Kybybolite, Mundulla, Padthaway, Penola, Naracoorte

Limestone Coast Football League

Participating Clubs: Casterton Sandford, East Gambier, Millicent, North Gambier, South Gambier, West Gambier

Mid South Eastern Football League

Participating Clubs: Glencoe, Hatherleigh, Kalangadoo, Kongorong, Mount Burr, Nangwarry, Port Macdonnell. Robe, Tantanoola

Murray Valley Football Netball League

Participating Clubs: Blanchetown Swan Reach, Browns Well, Murrayville, Paringa, Ramco, Sedan Cambrai, Wunkar

North Eastern Football League

Participating Clubs: BBH, Blyth-Snowtown, BSR Tigers, Min Man Eagles, North Clare, RSMU Hawks, South Clare, Southern Saints

Northern Areas Football Association

Participating Clubs: BMW, Broughton Mundoora, Crystal Brook, Jamestown-Peterborough, Orroroo, Southern Flinders

Port Lincoln Football League

Participating Clubs: Boston, Lincoln South, Mallee Park, Marble Range, Tasman, Wayback

River Murray Football League

Participating Clubs: Coorong Cats, Imperials, Jervois, Mannum, Mallee Districts, Mypolonga, Ramblers, Southern Mallee, Tailem Bend

Riverland Football League

Participating Clubs: Barmera-Monash, Berri, Loxton, Loxton North, Renmark, Waikerie

Southern Football League

Participating Clubs: Aldinga, Christies Beach, Cove, Flagstaff Hill, Happy Valley, Ironbank Cherry Gardens, Morphett Vale, Noarlunga, Port Noarlunga, Reynella

Spencer Gulf Football League 

Participating Clubs: Central Augusta, Port, PropRisdon, Solomontown, South Augusta, West Augusta

Western Eyre Football League 

Participating Clubs: Ceduna Blues, Koonibba, Thevernard, West Coast Hawks, Western United, Wirulla

Whyalla Football League 

Participating Clubs: Central Whyalla, North Whyalla, Roopeena, Weeroona Bay, West Whyalla, South Whyalla

Yorke Peninsula Football League 

Participating Clubs: Ardrossan, Bute, Central Yorke, CMS Crows, Kadina, Moonta, Paskeville, Southern Eagles, Wallaroo

If have any questions regarding getting involved in Community Umpiring, please email Umpire Recruitment, Development & Retention Lead, [email protected]