Umpiring

25th Anniversary Umpire Teams

Submitted by Brian Barrish on September 6, 2023 - 12:30am

Last week we were proud to announce the 25th Anniversary Select teams representing the best players at Nationals. As we all know you cannot play a game without Umpires so this week we are excited to share the four Select Umpiring test that match up with each Nationals Select Team.

Each Umpiring Crew is made up of three central umpires, two goal umpires, and four boundaries.

In addition, every team needs a Coach and Brian Green was selected as the Umpires Coach.

USAFL Accreditation Resources

Submitted by Brian Barrish on April 2, 2020 - 1:54pm

USAFL Accreditation Resources

The following are USAFL recognized accreditations and are recommended for all members of the USAFL to help enhance understanding of the game of Australian Rules and associated safety.  Any questions related to these should be directed to the following:

USAFL Umpires Association Announces IC2020 Scholarship Winners

Submitted by USAFL on January 31, 2020 - 9:33am

The USAFL Umpire Association is pleased to announce the International Cup 2020 Scholarship Umpires: Ryan Minmier and Shawn Farber. They will be going to the Suncoast in Queensland, Australia to represent the USAFL and the USAFLUA in IC2020 from July 25 through the grand finals on August 8.

Four AFL Umpires Return to 2019 Nationals

Submitted by Brian Barrish on September 13, 2019 - 3:20pm

The USAFL Umpires Association will once again be hosting a pre-Nationals umpiring clinic from 1-5pm on Friday, October 11th at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida.

The clinic is free and open to all current umpires as well as those interested in learning.

The USAFL and USAFLUA are once again excited to welcome four AFL field umpires – Shane McInerney, Ray Chamberlain, Chris Donlon, and Hayden Gavine -- who will be helping conduct the clinic as well as observing the tournament throughout the weekend.

AFL Umpires To Take Part in Nationals Umpire Clinic

Submitted by Brian Barrish on October 7, 2018 - 8:17pm

The USAFL Umpires Association will once again be hosting a pre-Nationals umpiring clinic from 1-5pm on Friday, October 12th at the SCORe Complex in Racine, Wisconsin.

The clinic is free and open to all current umpires as well as those interested in learning.

This year, the USAFL and USAFLUA are thrilled to welcome four AFL field umpires who will be helping conduct the clinic as well as observing the tournament throughout the weekend.

USAFL Umpires Make Their Mark on IC17

Submitted by Brian Barrish on August 14, 2017 - 3:54am

The International Cup is at its halfway point here in Melbourne, with 18 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams having taken to the pitch at Royal Park, schools, and community grounds across the country.

USAFL Umpires Association Auction

Submitted by Brian Barrish on October 11, 2016 - 4:03pm

Umpires, Players, and Fans,

The United States Australian Football League Umpires Association (USAFLUA) is proud to announce a unique opportunity for Umpires, Players, and Fans to bid on “One of a Kind” Australian Football Umpire gear through the 2016 USAFL Umpires Association Auction.

USAFL Umpire Clinic Registration Available

Submitted by Brian Barrish on June 8, 2016 - 11:53pm

Interested in helping grow and sustain the footballing community in the US?  Why not be an umpire!

The USAFL Umpires Association is holding clinics at each of the three regional tournaments as well as Nationals.  All new and veteran umpires are encouraged to take the courses.

From Melbourne to Texas: Riddell Umpires take to Nationals

Submitted by Brian Barrish on October 6, 2015 - 4:58am

Over forty teams will be making the trip to Austin for Nationals next week, making the long journey to compete.  One other team will be there, but for a whole different reason.

Melbourne-based Riddell Umpires, the officiating association of the Riddell District Football League, will be participating in this year's National Championships, becoming the first team of umpires from Australia to do so.   Founded in 1983, Riddell Umpires have become one of the largest and most innovative umpiring associations in Australia.

USAFL Umpires Get Chance on Big Stage

Submitted by Brian Barrish on September 23, 2014 - 4:49pm

Two American based umpires, Arizona's Nicole Fasula and Dallas's Ross McLaren, were selected as recipients of International Cup umpiring scholarships.  Both Nicole and Ross took some time to describe their experiences at last month's event.

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