UMPIRE AFL
Umpiring is a great way to be involved in footy, while keeping fit and earning money.
With Australian Football in Capricornia continuing to grow at a rapid rate, there are plenty of opportunities around the state for people to get involved with sport and earn money at the same time.
What’s involved?
You will be appointed to matches with the league by the association from levels U17's to A Grade (Including Womens. Games are held at various times over Saturday's with some night games, so there are always plenty of opportunities to umpire
You will be provided with training and one-on-one coaching; so you won’t be dropped in at the deep end!
Get Paid to Get Fit
Umpiring is a great way to improve your’ fitness. Umpiring rates start at $25 for a 48 minute Under game, and can reach $90 for a Senior Field Umpire. And when you think that you can be paid up to $90,000 a year as an AFL Umpire, it’s a lot better than paying for a gym membership!
Develop your Personal Skills
Umpiring can build your confidence, help you make important decisions under pressure and improve your interpersonal and communication skills. All skills you can use in other areas of your life.
Get Involved
Just looking to get involved with Australian Football without becoming an elite umpire? No problems! There are plenty of opportunities within the umpiring group for those umpires who would just like to have a run around on the weekend, earn some extra money and be involved with Australia’s Game. Umpiring works around your work and life commitments.
Umpiring is a great way to stay active, get paid and have fun.
Be the Best
Are you fit, dedicated, motivated and hard-working? If you want to Umpire some amazing football, then there are pathways in place to help you get to the top. Umpiring can take you around Queensland and Australia, umpiring in Regional, State and National Championships, and perhaps … all the way to the AFL.
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