USAFL Umpires Webinar

The USAFL Umpires Association leads a discussion that covers the following topics:

  • Review and discussion of new AFL rules from 2019 and which were adopted into the USAFL and why. 
  • Pre- and post-game umpire activities and responsibilities for field and goal umpires
  • What is it that umpires are looking for when we show up to the ground?
  • Communication techniques and procedures for interacting with coaches and captains pre- and post-game.
  • Alteration of these procedures in a post-COVID19 footy world
  • Guest appearance from Doug Drinkwater to discuss the umpire exchange program