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AFL Barwon are primarily responsible for the strategic planning, development, coaching and training for the continued growth of AFL Football Umpiring in the the Barwon region.

AFL Barwon supply umpires to the Geelong Football Netball League, Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong & District, Colac & District Football Netball League, as well as all Junior and Female Football competitions.

UMPIRE

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I AM AN UMPIRE

WHATEVER RESOURCES YOU NEED TO OFFICIATE A GAME, WE’VE GOT THEM ALL RIGHT HERE.

I AM AN UMPIRE

WHATEVER RESOURCES YOU NEED TO OFFICIATE A GAME, WE’VE GOT THEM ALL RIGHT HERE.

QUICK RESOURCES

One-stop-shop for your umpiring needs

  • ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT

    As a registered umpire, you can log in to OfficialsHQ to update your availability and view your upcoming appointments.

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  • UNIFORM

    Your AFL Barwon on-field uniform can be purchased though Project Clothing.

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  • TRAINING

    Across Geelong, Bellarine, and Colac, we offer multiple training venues. Click Below to find the one closest to you!

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  • HUDL

    AFL Barwon uses Hudl for umpire coaching, game analysis, talent identification, club support, and reviewing umpire communication to improve performance and development.

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  • AFL LMS

    Jump straight into one of our umpiring courses or explore our resources to learn more and enhance your skills.

    UP YOUR GAME

  • RESOURCES

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DEVELOPMENT

Besides from regular AFL Barwon training, there are a range of opportunities to connect and develop at both a state and national level. For any further information, see the below opportunities or contact your umpire coach.

  • MENTORING

    Aside from what’s taught in training, we pair new recruits with more experienced umpires to act as mentors. Just ask your AFL Barwon coach to help find you a good fit. 

  • WOMEN & GIRLS

    AFL Barwon is committed to creating positive and enjoyable experience for Women and Girls (cis or trans), and non-binary umpires, with a range of events to connect, upskill and make umpiring an enjoyable experience for all.

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  • COMMUNITY UMPIRE TRAINING PROGRAM

    The Community Umpire Training Program is designed to support the development of community umpires across Australia and provide resources to community umpiring clubs who facilitate training. 

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  • UMIPRE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

    Take your umpiring to the next level and find out more about the Umpire Development pathway.

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UMPIRE RESPECT

Unfortunately, umpires can be the target of on-field abuse. But it’s not their job to stop it. The ‘Umpire Respect’ campaign is here to show the impact of umpire bullying and highlight how it’s all of our responsibility to make matchday a supportive and positive environment.

The AFL Integrity Reporting Portal allows members, including umpires, to make a report relating to allegations that may contravene the AFL Rules and Policies. Make a complaint here.

MAKE A COMPLAINT

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Umpire Training

UMPIRE

Register now for the 2025 season.

Register As a New Umpire

UMPIRE

Register now for the 2025 season.

Register As a New Umpire

WE ARE ONE GROUP AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

WE ARE ONE GROUP AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

TRAINING

Across Geelong, Bellarine, and Colac, we offer multiple training venues. Check the list below to find the one closest to you!

  • Geelong

    Venue: Kardinia Park (Geelong Cats' Home Ground)
    Commencement Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025
    Training Days: Mondays and Wednesdays (excluding Public Holidays)

    Session Schedule:

    • Development Field Umpires – 4:30 PM
    • Boundary Umpires – 5:00 PM
    • Goal Umpires – 5:30 PM
    • Senior Field Umpires – 5:45 PM
  • Drysdale

    Venue: TBC
    Commencement Date: TBC
    Training Days: TBC

    Session Schedule:

    • Development Field Umpires – TBC
    • Boundary Umpires – TBC
    • Goal Umpires – TBC
    • Senior Field Umpires – TBC
  • Colac

    Venue: TBC
    Commencement Date: TBC
    Training Days: TBC

    Session Schedule:

    • Development Field Umpires – TBC
    • Boundary Umpires – TBC
    • Goal Umpires – TBC
    • Senior Field Umpires – TBC

AFL Barwon are primarily responsible for the strategic planning, development, coaching and training for the continued growth of AFL Football Umpiring in the the Barwon region.

AFL Barwon supply umpires to the Geelong Football Netball League, Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong & District, Colac & District Football Netball League, as well as all Junior and Female Football competitions.

RESOURCES

At AFL Barwon, we are committed to keeping the participation a top priority, whether that be as a player, coach, umpire, volunteer, or administrator. There are a range of resources to help.

ACCESS RESOURCES

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Club Education Hub


CLUB EDUCATION HUB

Education Videos

Senior Football

Watch the full webinars here (recorded 19th Feb 2025) or view individual resource videos below.

2025 Senior Football Match Day Operations & Competition Rules


2025 Senior Football Player Points & Salary Cap

Resource Videos

Junior Football

Watch the full webinar here (recorded 17th Feb 2025) or view individual resource videos below.

Concussion Resource LInk

Resource Videos

Netball

Watch the full webinar here (recorded 19th Feb 2025).

Resource Videos

Coming soon.

Additional Resources

  • Setting Up Registration Forms (Club)

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  • Allocating Participants To A Team

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  • How to select line-up and enter game results using My Teams

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  • Transfers & Permits (Club)

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Football Umpiring

Resources coming soon

Resource Videos

Coming soon.

Club Development

Watch the full webinar here (recorded 17th Feb 2025).

Resource Videos

Coming soon.


THE BARWON BULLETIN

Important Updates Every Thursday

All major updates from AFL Barwon are now delivered every Thursday via the Barwon Bulletin.


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VACANCY - AFL Barwon Netball Panel Umpire

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking qualified and experienced people to officiate premier matches in the Geelong and Bellarine FNL competitions.

The Netball Panel umpires are primarily responsible for umpiring A and B Grade competitions in the winter season that are run across Saturdays and Sundays from April through until September. We are seeking qualified and experienced persons to officiate premier matches in the Geelong and Bellarine FNL competitions.

We are seeking umpires of a high calibre to officiate matches that will include players who feature in the Victorian Netball League.

If this sounds like a position for you, please email a brief summary of your officiating experiences to AFL Barwon Netball Umpire Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The AFL Barwon Netball Panel Umpire position description can be found here. 

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