Attended by approximately 120 people, the AFL Brisbane Juniors Umpire Award Nights was held on Tuesday 4 Sepetember to announce the Grand Final umpires and celebrate the Award Winners for 2012.
Our First Year Umpires, Coaches and Observers were all recognised for their contribution to umpiring in season 2012.
AFL Field Umpire, Ben Ryan and current NEAFL and former Brisbane Junior Umpire, Matthew Young addressed the group on how to handle a grand final, and how to learn from the potential disappointment of missing out on an appointment.
Congratulations to the following umpires for taking out awards on the night:
Junior Umpire Rookie Award - Tim Somerville
Junior Umpire Persistence Award - Issac Farrell and Zac Howarth (Joint Winners)
Junior Umpire Coaches' Award - Ryan Bailey
Youth Umpire Rookie Award - Zac Caughey
Youth Umpire Persistence Award - Jake Matthews
Youth Umpire Coaches Award - Callum Stone and Ashley Mason (Joint Winners)
President's Award - Chris Jardine
Services to AFLBJ Umpiring - Dean Wallington
Golden Whistle - Alex Whetton
AFLBJ Umpire of the Year - Matthew Bellina
Photos from the night are available for view on the Photo Gallery, please click here.
Last Modified on 05/09/2012 15:10