UMPIRE4FUN
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Umpire4Fun Program runs from March to August. Participants join their local club as club umpires and officiate junior fixture games at their home venue.
Watch a day in the life of an Umpire4Fun Umpire!
UMPIRE4FUN
The Umpire4Fun program was created to develop and nurture umpires at the grassroots level across community clubs in Queensland. It is aimed at participants 12 years and older, to get involved in umpiring.
The program focuses on learning the fundamental skills of umpiring and developing knowledge of the game.
AFL Queensland Umpiring Department offers the opportunity for our Umpire4Fun participants to learn how to Goal Umpire and be part of the SEQ Youth Finals series through Goal Umpiring. This program is a great opportunity for Umpires to learn a new umpiring discipline and get involved in the SEQ Youth Finals series across South East Queensland in August! Learn more here.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
The Umpire4Fun program includes all umpire training, education, support and ongoing development for young and new umpires interested in beginning their umpiring journey:
- An umpiring uniform (on-field shirt, shorts, socks, & hat).
- An umpiring handbook – outlining everything umpires need to know including modified rules for each age group.
- Training and coaching – see below for more information.
- Umpiring pathway opportunities for participants to transition from Umpire4Fun into Youth and Senior competitions at their own pace in the Field, Boundary and Goal disciplines.
- Recognition and development opportunities for SEQ Umpires – NAB AFL Auskick Grid Games and SEQJ Finals Goal Umpiring.
Find Umpire4Fun Participant Handbook within the resources section for more information.
Training is available both online and in person to support the development of Umpire4Fun participants throughout the season.
Online
Online training sessions are generally held monthly, and will run through the program overview, rules of the game and modified rules for the junior football competition. You can access the recordings for the first two online sessions in the Resources for Umpires & Parents section.
Monday 2 June 2025 – Online Session #3
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Online Link
Meeting password:
VwtRH7XAH46
On Field
AFLQ run three on-field training sessions at SEQ locations during the season, starting March 31st. This information will be sent to registered participants of the program. Your club may also run weekly or fortnightly on-field sessions for their Umpire4Fun Umpires – speak to your Club Umpire Coordinator for details.
Umpire4Fun Participants should register through OfficialsHQ to ensure you receive up to date information.
When registering choose League: Umpire4Fun and Discipline: Field
Create an account and register here.
For help with the registration process, please see the OfficialsHQ Handbook here.
For questions and support, contact your local Club Umpire Coordinator or the AFL Queensland Umpire Department. Club Umpire Coordinators oversee umpire development, appointments, payments, and uniform distribution at most Queensland clubs. You can also reach out to the AFL Queensland Umpire Department for assistance.
Community Umpiring Coordinator - Chloe Webb
Umpire Development Coordinator - Nicola Stevens
Community Football Engagement Lead – Ainslie Gardner
Online Umpire4Fun Training #1 (access password: uBSMe3n7)
Online Umpire4Fun Training #2 (access password: Umpire4Fun2)
Online Umpire4Fun Training #3 (access password: dJGYE3tm)
Expressions of interest for Goal Umpiring 2025 SEQJ Finals