Foundation Umpiring Courses

You know the game, why not help umpire it? You can umpire and play in the same season or just be a “full time” umpire. It’s a great way to earn some tax free money, get a greater knowledge of the rules and improve your fitness and leadership skills.

SANFL Juniors umpires earn between $45-$116 a game & School students can earn 10 Stage One SACE Points

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

If have any questions regarding the Foundation Umpiring Course, please email Umpire Recruitment, Development & Retention Lead, [email protected]

If there are no upcoming courses scheduled in your area, please complete the following EOI and a SANFL umpiring staff member will contact you to assist in beginning your umpiring journey.

https://play.afl/umpire/become-an-umpire