AFL Queensland Launches the ‘Four Quarter Challenge’ to Celebrate and Support Community Umpires
Umpires across Queensland now have even more reason to get involved and stay engaged, with AFL Queensland officially launching the Four Quarter Challenge — a season-long initiative designed to reward commitment, connection and contribution to the game.
Open to all registered umpires, the Four Quarter Challenge encourages participants to earn points through weekly engagement, with points tallied both individually and by region. Leaderboards will be updated throughout the season, creating a fun and rewarding competition across the state.
Click here to find out more and get involved: http://bit.ly/401GgRF
Supporting Umpire Wellbeing Through Mental Health Training
Monday July 7 & Wednesday July 16, 6:00-7:30pm - Various Locations
This month, we’re delivering Tackle Your Feelings and Ahead of the Game sessions at various locations to support the mental health and wellbeing of our full umpire group. These evidence-based programs provide practical training to help umpires recognise signs of mental ill-health, build resilience, and feel confident starting supportive conversations.
Find out more and register here: http://bit.ly/4nbbzTU
Umpire4Fun for SEQJ Finals – Goal Umpire Program (NEW)
Our SEQ Umpire4Fun umpires are invited to express their interest in learning to goal umpire in order to be appointed to goal umpire during SEQJ finals. This is a great opportunity for our Umpire4Fun umpires to get involved in umpiring finals, as their Junior competition doesn’t have any finals for them to field umpire. Online and on-field training sessions are provided at various locations across SEQ. Complete the EOI here.
Any questions, send an email to Chloe Webb at chloe.webb@afl.com.au.
Get Involved: Cultural & Community Umpiring Opportunities in 2025
We're proud to support a diverse umpiring community and are looking for officials who identify as Indigenous or from culturally diverse backgrounds to get involved in upcoming cultural and community events in 2025.
Opportunities include ambassador or mentoring roles, supporting younger umpires, helping deliver education sessions, or simply being a welcoming presence at events.
Upcoming events include:
- Bachar Houli Cup – 14 August, Yeronga (Islamic schools national program)
- Community Connect Events:
• 9 July – Beenleigh
• 17 July – Greenbank AFC
- World of Cultures Footy Festival – 30 August
If you’d like to be involved or want to learn more, reach out to Ainslie Gardner via email (ainslie.gardner@afl.com.au) Let’s celebrate culture, connection, and community through footy!
Webinars
Monday 7 July & Monday 21 July, 5pm
We’re running a series of online webinars throughout 2025, each with a specific focus. This month we are looking at Holding the Ball and Prior Opportunity. Whether you're field, boundary, or goal, there's something tailored for every role. Access the webinars via the links below:
Monday July 7, 5pm – Holding the Ball – Prior Opportunity 1
Monday July 21, 5pm – Holding the Ball – Prior Opportunity 2
More information and upcoming webinars
SEQ Umpiring - Combined Training
Wednesday July 2, 6:00-7:30pm - Maroochydore Roos AFC
Once a month, our High Performance, Senior, and Junior SEQ umpires all train together at a single venue. It's a night to make new friends and share your love of umpiring with umpires you don't normally get to see. Training is free and no registration is required, so come along and join in the fun!
Click here for more information.
AFL Boundary Umpires at HP Training
Tuesday July 29, 6:00-7:30pm - Zillmere Eagles
On the last Tuesday of each month at Zillmere, we have an incredible opportunity: our Queensland based AFL and VFL Boundary Umpires will be at training!
If you’ve been thinking about trying boundary or want to sharpen your skills, this is the session to be at. Learn from the very best, pick up some elite-level tips, and challenge yourself alongside your mates.
Click here for more info and upcoming dates.
Come & Try School Holiday Program
AFL Queensland are hosting girls-only Come & Try umpiring events at local clubs around South-East Queensland and Northern Rivers during the June/July school holidays in conjunction with the All Girls Auskick and Superkick school holiday camps. This is a great opportunity to upskill or introduce a friend to umpiring.
Dates:
Corinda SHS: 3rd July, 9am - 3pm
Zillmere AFL Club: Tuesday 8th July, 9am - 3pm
Maroochydore AFL Club: 10th July, 9am - 3pm
Byron Bay AFL Club: 10th July, 9am - 3pm
Broadbeach Cats AFL Club: 11th July, 9am - 3pm
Click here for more information and to register.
Stories from the Field
Got a great story from the field? We want to hear what’s happening in community umpiring across Queensland! Whether it’s a milestone, a feel-good moment, a local legend, or just a great photo—share it with us using the form below so we can celebrate it with Team Green
https://www.cognitoforms.com/AFLQueensland/StoriesFromTheField
