The Three Umpire System is used extensively through out Australia in most Leagues.
In the Black Diamond AFL the NCCUA appoints Three Umpires mainly for the Finals series.
Although during the 2005 BDAFL Home and Away season, there have been instances where there has been surplus numbers and Umpires inexperienced with the Three Umpire System have been given the opportunity to participate in understanding how the System operates.
The theory behind the Three Umpire System is that there is an extra set of eyes and ears on the field to pick up the infringements that may go unnoticed with two umpires.
Grant Godfrey, Umpires Coach of the NCCUA, has adopted the AFL module for the Three Umpire System and changed it slightly to suit the needs of the BDAFL.
With the extra set of eyes, it allows umpires to pay more attention to things that happen in the End Zones, i.e. inside the 50M arc, after disposal of the ball and at ruck contests.
The Association thanks all the Clubs for allowing us the opportunity to appoint 3 umpires to Black Diamond Cup matches during the 2006 Home and Away season and hopefully will allow umpiring to continue to develop more skills in the BDAFL competition.
The module regarding the Three Umpire System can be viewed under the `Documents' section of this web site.
Last Modified on 28/10/2006 19:54