What do I report after the match, and by when?
Rule- Western Australia
- WA Football
- Junior football
- Years 3-6
- Modified competitions
- AFL Laws of the Game
- 2026
- Umpires
As Field Umpire you must report all match day paperwork, reported offences and unacceptable behaviour or conduct to the League by 9am on the Monday following the match.
- At full time, handwrite the score on the paper team sheet, note any red or yellow cards issued, and sign it. Make sure the match paperwork is completed correctly.
- The goal umpire gives you the dated, signed score card at the end of the match.
- Stretcher call-outs and outcomes must be recorded on match documentation (by you and the team managers).
- The League reviews reports, may upgrade or downgrade cards or change the offence, and tells the Club President by 5pm Monday whether a person was charged and the base sanction.
- Players in Years 3 to 6 do not appear at the Community Football Tribunal because of their age.
- Whether you are a League appointee, club umpire or parent umpire, you are bound by the WA Football Code of Conduct.
Added 22 Oct 2026