Who can be a field umpire, and what do I need to do first?
Rule- Western Australia
- WA Football
- Junior football
- Years 3-6
- Modified competitions
- AFL Laws of the Game
- 2026
- Umpires
The League tries to appoint umpires for every match. If no field umpire is available, the opposing coaches or team officials may agree on an adult to umpire, who then has the same responsibilities and authority as a League-appointed umpire.
An umpire not appointed by the League must be:
- 18 years or older
- named on the match documents
- suitably attired as approved by the League
- compliant with all Working With Children (WWC) legislation
Everyone who field umpires, including League-appointed umpires, club umpires and parent umpires, must first complete the online registration form and the relevant approved education module.
Your role covers umpiring general play, checking teams comply with the laws, keeping the match within the Spirit of Junior Football, making fair, unbiased and consistent decisions, helping less experienced umpires, and following the WA Football Code of Conduct. Fees are set by the League each year and shared equally between the two teams.
Added 22 Oct 2026