Umpires
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About Umpires:
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Get Involved as an Umpire
Umpires are an integral part of the game, ensuring fairness, safety, and excitement for all involved. Umpiring provides you with a chance to not only contribute to the sport you love but also to challenge yourself and stay connected to the game.
Outside the boundary line, cricket umpiring helps to develop essential skills including leadership, sharp decision-making, effective communication, and adaptability.
You can learn how to become a Geelong Cricket Umpire by using the contact form below.
Umpire development
Building Your Umpiring Skills
Umpiring Junior Cricket
Whether you’re a volunteer stepping out to umpiring your first junior cricket match, a parent or an aspiring umpire, the learning will empower you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to officiate junior cricket.
Community Accreditation
The Community Officiating accreditation is perfect for aspiring umpires wanting to have an impact at the grassroots level. Accreditation consists of an online training and face-to-face session.
Representative Officiating
Designed for those aspiring to umpire higher cricket levels, this course hones all aspects of your role. The course involves online learning, face-to-face workshops and match observations. Get started today by exploring courses available in your state below.
Umpire Reaccreditation
Umpire accreditation is valid for four years. Umpires are required to complete reaccreditation process to ensure they are up to date with the Laws of Cricket, interpretations and umpiring techniques.
Need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a GCA Umpire?
You will need to have a very good understanding of the Laws of Cricket and undergo some training and accreditation to demonstrate knowledge. In addition, it is expected that new umpires study to learn the GCA Playing conditions. To learn more use the contact form below.
Are there any age limits on being an umpire?
Umpires can be aged 16 years old and above.
My gender is non-binary. Can I still be an Umpire?
The GCA aims to be welcoming and provide opportunities for all people including those of diverse genders, cultures and beliefs.
How fit do I have to be to be an Umpire?
Umpires are expected to be able to stand and concentrate on play for up to 6 hours, depending upon the level and format of cricket being played.
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Umpire Experssion of Interest Form
The GCA Umpires Committee is always looking for new umpires.
Please provide your details and someone will contact you about next steps