DUF Umpire Clinic (Atlanta)

This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, in Cumming, Georgia while the Down Under Festival is promoting everything Australia, the USAFL will conduct the second Umpire Clinic of 2012, in conjunction with the DUFFA Cup Carnival.

The Umpire Clinic is designed for all levels of umpires, from those who are just starting out through to experienced umpires who are working towards accreditation. In addition to classroom time and field time, all attendees will have multiple opportunities to umpire games during the festival and receive feedback and coaching.

CLINIC DETAILS

Friday, May 25 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta | 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA

Saturday & Sunday, May 26-27
DUFFA Cup Carnival, Polo Fields, 6050 Majors Rd, Cumming GA

Prior to the clinic, participants will receive the relevant learning materials, which they should review and come prepared with any questions.

The Clinic will commence at the Marriott with a two hour classroom session and will then move to the playing fields for a further two hours of field work.

During the Carnival on Saturday and Sunday, participants will be working the tournament games and being provided instant and continual feedback to help you improve as umpires.

Clinic attendees that participate in the Carnival will received a complimentary 3-day Pass into the Festival and additionally, Field and Goal Umpires will be paid for their time. Field Umpires will receive $25 per game and Goal Umpires, $10.

ADDITIONAL INFO

All teams attending the tournament are requested to provide at least one representative for the clinic. Teams are also required to provide boundary umpires for each game and, if necessary, goal umpires.

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION

To register for the Atlanta Umpires Clinic, please email Jeff Persson, USAFL Umpire Director (umpiring@usafl.com) by May 10, 2012. Jeff can also be reached at (615) 440-3007.

Participants must also be registered with the USAFL and register online here:http://www.usafl.com/rego

ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS

Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005-2021
Tel. 1-800-228-9290
Rate: $79/night (5/24 to 5/29)

More Information?
Jeff Persson, USAFL Umpire Director and Mick Keough, Atlanta Kookaburras/Down Under Fest