How to start umpiring in the ACT.
START: You're thinking about umpiring
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A new view of the gameIt's great fun, and you'll learn more about softball by seeing it from a whole new perspective.
Lasting friendshipsUmpires make friends across the country and around the world.
Skills for lifeConfidence, communication and quick decisions under pressure are useful far beyond the diamond.
Handy pocket moneyYou get paid for every game you umpire, even as a trainee.
✉️ STEP 1: Email us
Just let us know you'd like to join. That's it!
suaactumpires@gmail.com
STEP 2: Join SUAACT
We'll get in touch with information about clinics and other learning opportunities, and ask you to sign up as a SUAACT member.
Join SUAACT
STEP 3: Get ready to learn
None of these are compulsory, but each one gives you a head start.
Come to a clinicWe run at least one Introduction to Umpiring clinic at the start of every season.
See upcoming events
Read the Level 1 manualEverything you need to know as a trainee umpire is in here.
Get the manual
Learn from a mentorWe'll pair you with experienced umpires who can help you study mechanics and rules, before your first game and all season long.
STEP 4: Pull on the green shirt
We'll kit you out in the green trainee uniform and arrange your first game: an easy one, alongside more experienced umpires.
📅 Every week
We'll check your availability and assign you games you can handle, at the times you choose, with experienced supervision.
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🛡️ We've got your back
SUAACT and Softball ACT have zero tolerance for poor behaviour towards greenshirt umpires.
Read the codes of conduct
🎉 FINISH: You're a greenshirt!
Stay a trainee as long as you like. You don't need Level 1 to be a SUAACT member or to get paid to umpire in the ACT.
Loving it? Take your umpiring to the next level.
How to get to Level 1National accreditation levels
