Umpire Development Pathway
The first step to joining a talent pathway is making your aspirations known – having a conversation with your community umpiring coach or mentor and building your individual development plan is a great starting point.
The Umpire Development Pathway is your one stop shop to learning what it takes to thrive as an elite umpire.
Accelerator Program
The Accelerator Program provides over 40 women and girls a year with access to a specialist coach to help them achieve umpiring success and fast-track their umpiring development.
National Championships
Opportunities exist for women and girls to represent their state at a National Championship. If selected you will get to meet other like-minded umpires, develop your skills and Elite Umpiring Profile capabilities, and be coached by National level coaches.
AFLW Umpires List
The AFL is committed to increasing representation of women in umpiring at the elite level. in 2024, 35% of AFLW umpires are women and this number has been increasing year-on-year, showing the depth of talent coming through the pathway.