Welcome All

We hope you are all well rested and are excited for Season 2025 at 'The Den'! There will be a link for all umpires to pay the registration fee for the season. Training will begin on March 5th at City Beach Oval. 

Training Details:

When: March 5th to September 7th

Where: City Beach Oval, Wednesdays 5:30pm to 6:45pm

1st Years from March 5th

2nd Years from March 19th

ALL Umpires from March 26th 

Check List:

1. Complete the Registration Form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM10T6Bab04MHRJKmc-OSdIMnW9JjcSHYxBqNRK3SdaoDCqg/viewform 

Note that this is seperate to OfficialsHQ and can be found by scrolling down to the end of this document.

2. Log-in to OfficialsHQ

New Umpires:  Sign-Up and Click On "Claremont Umpires" as your Umpiring Club:

Returning Umpires: Sign-in and fill out the re-registration form.

3. Add Photo

Select the avatar in the top right, then 'account', then 'personal data', then update ' avatar' (please add a clear headshot) --> this will make recognising you for appointments much easier!

4. Purchase your ISC Game Day Uniform 

Given the change in uniform supplier across WA umpiring for 2025 (from XBlades to ISC), information regarding uniform will be released as soon as the WAFC provides us with a purchase link.

Uniform required:

    - 1x On-Field Shirt 

    - 1x On-Field Shorts 

    - 1x On-Field Socks

Look at the Uniforms Tab on the website. 

5. Complete Mandatory Education Modules

This year, all mandatory education modules MUST be completed prior to Round 1. We will be unable to apppoint you if these have not been completed. 

Access your OfficialsHQ account

via the Officials HQ Website

Please follow this link for Detailed Instructions on how to access and complete modules

6. Download WhatsApp

In 2025, all umpires will be need to join their relevant WhatsApp groups for quick communication regarding 

Contact Information

Umpire Manager: Jordy Pearce (General Queries)

Phone: 0428092534

Email: umpire@tigersdistrict.com.au

Recruitment and Retention Lead: Grace Young (New Umpire Queries)

Email: recruitment@claremontumpires.org

Operations Manager: Julie Johnson (Sponsorship and Logistics)

Email: admin@claremontumpires.org

Youth Umpire Head Coach: Charles Hamilton (3rd Years +)

Email: youthumpires@claremontumpires.org

Modified Umpire Head Coach: Lachy Flavel (1st and 2nd Years) 

Email: modifiedumpires@claremontumpires.org

With any job there are requirements that need to be adhered to. Whilst it is important to have as many people as possible involved with Claremont, our policies and procedures need to be followed. The following list are requirements of all umpires during the season:

1. Attend three training sessions per month

2. Update your availability on OfficialsHQ for games by Monday

3. Abide by our Code of Conduct

The following lists the Code of Conduct of all Claremont Umpires:

1. Umpire all matches in accordance with the rules and spirit of the game

2. Treat all players, coaches, and officials with respect

3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else

4. Remain impartial and maintain integrity

5. Be courteous, respectful, and open to discussion

6. Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match

7. Seek continuous self-improvement and read post game feedback forms 

8. Refrain from any form of abuse or harassment