Umpiring AFL – Australia’s Best Part Time Job
If you love footy, or just sport in general you’ll love being an umpire. Not only do you get the best view of the action, you also get paid for the privilege. It helps keep you fit, you get to be part of a team and you can learn leadership skills that you can take with you when you walk off the ground. They call it a job, but really, whether you’re a field, boundary or goal umpire, it might just be the most fun you can have at work.
GET PAID TO GET FIT
Umpiring is a great way to improve your fitness. It is also a great way to improve your bank balance. Umpiring rates in NWUA vary from $40 dollars in the underage competition to over $130 for a senior field umpiring role. As you make your way up the umpiring ranks your ability to earn more and more increases.
Games are located from Smithton to Latrobe, and everywhere in between, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Our arrangements are flexible, working around school, work and university and flexible to ensure you get the most out of your umpiring. We provide you with the coaching and support you’ll need to get started and develop, including weekly training sessions to help with your fitness and skills. Plus, there is also the opportunity to climb the ladder, State League or AFL.
TYPES OF UMPIRES
There are three ways to get in the game:
Field Umpiring – these are the men and women in the middle making all the decisions around free kicks and managing the game. Similar to a referee in soccer or rugby, they are ultimately in charge. Perfect for anyone who likes to be in the thick of the action and knows a bit about AFL.
Boundary Umpiring – for those who like running and being on their feet, boundary umpires are responsible for judging when the ball goes out of bounds and helping the goal umpires with crucial score decisions. A great starting point for anyone who may not be familiar with AFL or looking for another alternative to field umpiring.
Goal Umpiring – the umpires who receive the most camera time making the big decision on whether it was a goal or a behind, goal umpiring is less physically demanding than field or boundary umpiring but still allows you to get right in the thick of it. Perfect for any experience or fitness level.
To find out more about umpiring in NWUA, please contact:
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Umpiring Development Coordinator – NWUA
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