Next Gen Field Umpire Development Squad Program
“The Pathway to Senior Football”
DS1 – Youth Squad
The first step in the talented umpire pathway, promising youth umpires are nominated by regional coaches to participate in the program receiving six additional training sessions, match observations and their own mentor. The squad will provide the support, motivation and education to strive for senior football.
Nomination Criteria:
- Field Umpiring U14 – U16 youth football
- Display a positive attitude, commitment to umpiring and dedication at training
- Striving for the highest level of youth football
- Have aspirations to progress to Senior football
DS2 – Senior Squad
The State League Development Squad (DS2) is continuing support in the initial years of senior football. Developing umpires striving for the highest level of senior football participate in senior trainings with alternate sessions in the squad to recover topics with greater support to grasp concepts.
Nomination Criteria:
- Umpiring senior football
- Striving for State League division one football
- Display a positive attitude, commitment to umpiring and dedication at training
TRIAL DATES
The trial dates for selection into the Development Squad have been chosen but are yet to be confirmed. These trials will allow the Development Squad Coaches to observe, assess and ultimately choose which umpires will be a part of the 2011 Next Gen Development Squads.
Trial Dates: DS1 – 27th March AFLBJ McDonalds Cup Lightning Premiership – Venue to be advised
DS2 – 5th–6th March – Venues to be advise
Finalised selection for both these squads will be done on Monday the 28th March and an email sent out to all nominees advising if they have been selected.
TRAINING
Training will be scheduled for one night a month from 6.00pm to 7.30pm and will be the last Tuesday in every month
Training will commence on Tuesday the 29th March at the Brisbane Umpire Training Centre at Zillmere.
If you are interested in being nominated please advise your regional umpiring coach/coaches
Last Modified on 08/10/2012 16:04