This weekend in the AFL and across all community football competitions in Australia is ‘Thanks Ump’ round where everyone is being reminded that they have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the match day environment and through this a role in assisting to recruit and retain umpires.
AFL Director of Coaching Peter Schwab has said this week, “umpires have a huge responsibility to the game, in particular at junior level where their capacity to control the game is paramount to the enjoyment and safety of all young participants.”
“Therefore they must be supported in this endeavour as their role is as important as anyone else in the game.”
Last Modified on 17/04/2013 20:09