M A J O R P A R T N E R

WelcomeUmpiring in the SMJFL

2017

Umpire Training at Moorleigh Reserve

90-92 Bignell Rd,East Bentleigh

Wednesdays4.45 – 6.00pm

Started early March

SMJFL Umpiring Staff Contact Details

Umpiring Department

The SMJFL Umpiring

Department aims to be the

best training ground for

developing Australian Rules

Umpires who consistently

display a high level of

understanding of the rules

which are applied in a fair

and consistent manner.

Accountability - the highest level of

accountability for all umpires and umpire

coaches.

Respect and Tolerance - to promote

respect and tolerance at all levels of our

organisation.

Engaging - to foster a development

program for umpires that is welcoming,

friendly and engaging.

Inclusiveness - for all regardless of gender

or cultural background

Communication - which is open and

two-way.

Quality – a commitment to continual

improve and use best practise as umpires.

Values Vision

ExpectationsUmpiring Department Umpires

Uphold and model the values of the Umpiring Department Uphold the values of the Umpiring Department

Provide a safe environment for learning Attend & actively participate in training

Support umpires & advocate on their behalf Maintain a base level of fitness

Have up to date knowledge of the Laws, Interpretations and

Spirit of Australian Rules Football and the By-Laws of SMJFL

and the skills and techniques required by umpires at the

highest level.

Have a sound understanding of the Laws of the game they are

umpiring

Ask questions to gain a great understanding

Prepare and deliver a training program which aims to

progressively develop individuals

ACCEPT appointments

Communicate openly and honestly with umpires Complete all game day obligations, fairly and in the spirit of the

game

Respond to all queries in a timely manner

SMJFL Head Coach: Cam Watts

Schedula/Appointments

Nick Bergmanappointments.smjfl@gmail.com

* Game preference will be given to umpires who attend training or are involved in a senior training umpiring group. Sign the attendance sheet every session (Very Important)

* When you nominate as available, you are informing the appointment co-ordinator you can get to all grounds in the SMJFL (usually 5-20 minutes driving). If appointed a long way from home we usually try to have you close to home the following week.

* Set availability/unavailability in Schedula each Sunday night by 9pm for the upcoming round

If you play football, set Schedula availability according to when you play. Consider this, all junior games last at least 2hrs. Your football team want you there an 1hr before you play and once game finishes you really need an 1hr recovery before your match. Therefore if I was playing at 11am, I would set Schedula to be available from 2pm. This will guarantee you can get to your game

* Umpires must be at their game 30 mins before it starts

*When updating Schedula, ensure contact details and emails are current. If you play football make changes in Schedula to let us know for which team and what age group/division. If you don’t play let us know this as well

Appointments Policy

Can I request a game?

• All boundary umpires will be able to request games they wish to do with a partner of their choice. All requests must be completed along with Schedula availability by Sunday 9pm. If not completed in time the request will not be

given.

• There are no game requests for any field umpires

How Finals Umpires are selected

• Training Attendance – or senior training if nights conflict

• Match Observations

• Match day Punctuality (on time ** 30 mins before **, correct uniform, match day attendance etc)

• Training Performances

• Not declining games throughout the season (exception: genuine reasons)

• Setting Availability on time every week

• Umpires playing in finals will not be able to field umpire during the finals series

Appointment Process

Frid Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Frid Sat/Sun

(previous week)

9pm 10.00AM

Close: Umpire availability

All games released

(Wednesday morning)

Deadline for accepting

game New games requiring umpires to be released

via group email on Friday and possibly Saturday

before 10am. If you can do any of these games

EMAIL Nick.

Appointment Co-ordinator

allocates games over 2 days

Schedula

Match Day MentorsAll first year umpires (Field) should have a mentor in one of their first couple of

games there to assist them. Our mentors will be sent to different grounds to mentor umpires by our Mentors co-ordinator John Bailes.

2017 Mentors & Experienced Umpires➢ Al Manning

➢ Pat Aurish

➢ Hannah Bailes

➢ David Coates

➢ David Cowell

➢ Paul Creedon

➢ Ned Couper-Johnston

➢ Sam Crigan

➢ Jackson Gillespie

➢ Tim Ryan

➢ Tom Scawen

➢ David Smith

➢ Courtney Stelling

➢ Tom Strudwick

➢ Darcy Trewarn

➢ Gal Landau➢ Jason Harrington➢ Chris Hughes➢ Vinay Lakshman➢ Scott Learmonth➢ Bruce Lister➢ Jayden Macdonald➢ Peter Martin➢ Xavier Martin➢ Kevin Mitchell➢ Brian Moore➢ John Natoli➢ Brett Poll➢ Chris Roach➢ James Robertshaw➢ Neil Roberts➢ Mark Vormald

➢ PLUS OUR COACHES

➢ Cam Watts➢ Nick Bergman➢ Doug Haworth➢ Nathan Guy➢ Hugo Burstin➢ Matt Mahoney➢ Glenn Emery➢ Asha Hinton➢ Peter Pullen

Problem on Game Day?

Can’t attend the match

you have been appointed

to on Game Day or have

had a problem in your

game i.e report/behaviour

etc

Contact Amanda Beet VIA

PHONE immediately! Do

not contact Nick Bergman

as you most likely won’t be

able to get in contact.

Amanda Beet Number: 0421 170 756

Make sure it’s a contact in your phones!

Uniforms

Order throughSMJFL Website

Everyone will be advised as soon as availableonline order system

Uniforms

BEGINNER UMPIRES: Green “Trainee” Umpire Bibs

for ALL New and Existing beginner umpires ONLY!

ISC are the SMJFL uniform supplier, so all umpires will now be wearing uniform similar to what AFL umpires are wearing which is Grey Shorts with Green Shirt and Socks. Prices as per below. Older style uniform may no longer be worn (except BLK), and we ask all senior umpires to update their wardrobes!

Item Cost

Shorts (grey) $25.00

Shirt (green) $40.00

Socks (green) $12.00

Wristbands (white) $8.00

Hoodie (order) TBA

Umpire Paperwork (Online)

Hard Copy Paperwork (Paper)• Umpires to fill out• GREEN Copy given to HOME TEAM• PINK Copy given to AWAY TEAM• WHITE Copy – Umpires Keep and

MUST enter online prior to 9.00pm

All field Umpires MUST download the Match Day Paperwork app to their smartphone or tablet. Everyone must have access to this app by each Sunday night otherwise our round reports cannot be run each Monday. Login details to the app will be explained on our website.

If you EVER have an issue with the app you MUST send the SMJFL an email to footballoperations@smjfl.com.au , including the issue you have. Please continue trying to enter information as it is important that both the CMR and B&F Votes are submitted.

Umpire Requirements

• All umpires 18 years old or older MUST have a current Working With

Childrens Check. No WWC = unable to be appointed

• All umpires must either be Level 1 accredited, or if not, have completed the

online component of the Level 1 accreditation before Round 1

• All umpires must upload the above accreditations to BlueQ account

What is BlueQ?

• BlueQ is an accreditation tracking system used by the SMJFL to set

minimum requirements for different roles and keep track of all

accreditations.

• All umpires need to take “ownership” of their account, and upload required

documentation to prove they have a WWCC and completed the online

Level 1 umpiring course.

• Once you have put your details in, and are compliant there is no need to

do anything further. BlueQ will alert you if any accreditation is going to

expire.

Umpire Pays• Paid at the end of each month• Make sure your bank account details are entered correctly into Schedula• NO PAPERWORK = NO PAY!!!• Pay rates located in the 2017 SMJFL Umpire Handbook• Pay Query?

- Umpires to fill out a Pay query form online through the SMJFL website:Umpires Forms and Docs Pay Query Form

http://form.jotformpro.com/form/32887422506963

SMJFL Payroll Coordinator, Mick Bridges to respond to Umpire’s pay queries via email upon completion of the form.

Payment Amounts

Age Group Field Boundary

Under 11 $50 N/A

Under 12 $50 N/A

Under 13 $50 N/A

Under 14 $60 $33

Under 15 $66 $40

Under 16 $77 $45

Under 17 $85 $45

Newsletters

Contact Amanda if you are not receiving a weekly newsletter via email. This will contain vital information and should be read carefully each week.

Newsletters are sent via MailChimp, as part of Facebook posts and on our website – there is no excuse to have missed information!

Website

www.smjfl.com.auTraining, Uniform, Rules, Handbooks, forms, Pays etc….

click on Umpires tab for all information before ringing someone to ask questions

2017 Umpire Handbook&

2017 SMJFL By-LawsPlease download from website under

“Forms & Documents”

Social Media Policy

• The SMJFL has a Social Media Policy which is located in the By-Laws

document

• Every Umpire needs to read and understand this policy

• Most importantly – remember ANYTHING you post can become public

regardless of your privacy settings

• Coaches must NOT be “friended” by umpires under 18 years old on

Social Media (unless they are acquainted outside of umpiring).

FACEBOOK PAGE AND INSTAGRAM

Closed Facebook Group• In 2017 we have setup a Facebook group for umpiring only

matters (SMJFL UMPIRES 2017)

• More operational information, that in not essential or even

interesting for the general public.

• Our coaching group are the admins for this page and have to

approve all posts and member requests to join.

• Parents welcome to be members – but not anyone else.

• In three weeks since the launch we already have 173 Members.

• Same social media policy applies as with other groups.

Code of ConductForms the umpire’s contract with the SMJFL Umpiring

Department

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Reinforces the values of the Umpiring Department

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Highlights the importance of the role; and the responsibility

to which each umpire commits

READ AND SIGN

Questions?