Umpire Coordinator

Umpire Coordinator

Steve Anderson

The Umpire Coordinator is responsible for managing umpires in the club by providing training, support and encouragement.

Position Functions:

  • Report regularly to monthly association meetings.
  • Receive any correspondence relating to umpiring matters, circulate to umpires in and act upon it if necessary.
  • Ensure that all umpires, players and coaches are conversant with rule changes or updates in interpretations.
  • Provide practical coaching and lectures for umpires.
  • Appoint a junior umpires’ coordinator to develop the theory and practical skills of junior umpires if necessary.
  • Arrange for coaching of umpires including on-field assistance and directions regarding current interpretations of new and existing rules.
  • Arrange for theory and practical testing of umpires where appropriate and maintain a register of badges awarded and theory passes gained.
  • Nominate suitable umpires for talent camps, where possible.
  • Select and nominate umpires for district teams when they attend state championships.
  • Arrange for an umpires’ coach to attend state championships, wherever possible.
  • Seek guidance and support through the regional, state and national associations.