Match Day Information

Arrive at the ground with plenty of time to get changed, meet your fellow umpires, complete a warm up and prepare for the match. In preparation for the match, each umpire should complete these tasks; Introduce yourself to the coaches and managers. Check the ground conditions and size for the relevant grade. Check that there is a stretcher available at the venue. Check with each team to ensure they have the correct number of players. Ask for the match ball and inspect its condition. Ask the team manager to pump up the ball if necessary. Obtain 2 team sheets from each team manager. Prior to game start, ask players to form a line so you are able to check for players wearing metal studs, jewellery and other protective gear that is not intended to cause harm to the player or other players. Address the players in the line up by providing them a positive message about how the game should be played that day.

Be present with the players and officials during the “three cheers”. Interact with players and officials by shaking hands and recognising each other’s efforts in the game. Meet with the Goal Umpires and Interchange Stewards to confirm the correctness of scores. Retain the Goal Cards. Complete the paperwork in Officials HQ, filling in all fields with as much detail as as you can.. This needs to be completed on the day of the match. Red and Yellow card reports are also accessible in Officials HQ, but under a different tab to your match report. These need to be filled in if issued in your match. Completion of Umpire Votes in Officials HQ – Year 7 to Year 12’s only. 

Please Note: Nobody but the Team Manager is allowed to approach you, and only for a rule interpretation. Should anyone else approach you in an aggressive manner this must be included in the match report.