WHY UMPIRE WITH RIDDELL? 

The Riddell Umpires is one of Australias most progrssive umpiring groups. We have been recognised by the AFL for many of our initiatives and have a strong coaching panel who will help make you the best umpire you can be. 

WHY UMPIRE?

- Generous (Tax Free) match payments

- A strong club/community spirit amongst umpires (often described as being like a football club)

- Being involved in Aussie Rules Football

- High level of fitness and skills coaching

- Make new friends

WHAT MAKES RIDDELL DIFFERENT?  

- Our Senior Coach is a previous winner of the AFL Coaches Association Umpire Coach of the Year 

- Our Junior Coach is a current VFL Umpire

- We have females on our coaching panel

- We are the ONLY group in the country to have taken a tour group to America to umpire

- In 2016 we will offer umpires the chance to umpire in Canberra on an AFL Ground 

- We umpire in 2 leagues (RDFL and BFL), including Youth Girls, giving umpires a chance to experience different styles of football 

WHAT NEXT?

Check out our Training Page

Visit our Recruitment Page

Watch our Promo Video