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
* 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 [email protected] , 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?
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