Whether you're new to umpiring or returning for another season, regular training is a key part of staying sharp and connected. Below are the current training times and locations across South East Queensland for Field, Boundary, Goal, and Junior umpires.
These sessions are primarily for league-appointed umpires, but all are welcome to attend — including club umpires looking to build skills and confidence.
Senior Field Umpire Training and Coaches
• Sunshine Coast – Wednesdays, 5:45pm at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex - Tony Boyanton
• Brisbane South – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Moorooka Roosters AFC - Neil McKinnon & Hayden Clark
• Brisbane North (High Performance) – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00pm at Zillmere Eagles AFC - Chris Fawcett & Troy Friend
• Gold Coast – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Labrador AFC - Garry McKenzie & Ben Cousins
Senior Boundary Umpire Training and Coaches
• Sunshine Coast – Wednesdays, 5:45pm at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex - Jeremy Aked
• Brisbane South – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Moorooka Roosters AFC - Tomas Leahy
• Brisbane North – Thursdays, 6:00pm at Zillmere Eagles AFC - Jess Smith & Nick Mabb
• Gold Coast – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Labrador AFC - Rob Leak
Senior Goal Umpire Training and Coaches
• Sunshine Coast – Wednesdays, 5:45pm at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex - Rohan Briggs
• Brisbane South – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Moorooka Roosters AFC - Connor Johnstone & Jonah Genn
• Gold Coast – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Labrador AFC - Luke McLean
Junior Umpire Training and Coaches
• Sunshine Coast – Wednesdays, 5:45pm at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex - Paul Jones & Brock Herrmann
• Brisbane North – Mondays, 6:00pm at South Pine Sports Complex - Dannie Mansfield & Willem Kennedy
• Brisbane South – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Moorooka Roosters AFC - Stephen Bury & Angus Mott-Howell
• Gold Coast – Wednesdays, 6:00pm at Labrador AFC - Molly Jennings, Noah Purza-Page & Lachlan Martyr
Club Umpires
Most clubs also offer their own training sessions for club umpires. If you're a club-appointed umpire or just getting started, we encourage you to reach out to your Club Umpire Coordinator for local training details.
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