Community Umpiring legend Steve Aarons
Every weekend, while most VAFA supporters head to their local ground with a scarf and pie in hand, Steve Aarons turns up with a whistle and a faded green VAFA
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VAFA Female Umpire Academy launches during Community Umpire Week
The VAFA Umpiring Department proudly launched the Female Umpire Academy with a special evening at Elsternwick Park that celebrated the growth and importance of female umpiring. Ashleigh Brennan – AFL
Joint statement from the VAFA and the VAFA Umpires Association
The VAFA and the VAFA Umpires Association (UA) are pleased to confirm the conclusion of successful discussions regarding umpire benefits for 2025. In addition to the benefits already announced, VAFA
VAFA announces Belgravia Apparel/New Balance as Official Umpire Apparel Supplier
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Belgravia Apparel/New Balance who will supply umpire uniforms until at least the end of 2026. Belgravia
Angus Bunker Smith: from VAFA umpire to VFL
The VAFA Umpires Department is thrilled to announce the exciting promotion of Angus Bunker Smith, one of the VAFA’s standout field umpires, to the VFL. This significant milestone is a
VAFA umpiring great recognised in Australia Day honours
Wayne Hinton has devoted his adult life to umpiring footy, and that lifetime of service has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025
VAFA Umpire Recruitment now open
The VAFA is now recruiting new boundary, field, and goal umpires for the 2025 season. You don’t need any prior experience to begin – everyone is welcome to join the
VAFA continues strong investment in umpiring
Umpire growth and retention is a key strategic focus of the VAFA, which is pleased to announce a 2.5% increase to umpire match fees for 2025. This financial investment will
Vale VAFA Umpire Brian Nunn
The VAFA sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of umpire Brian Nunn, who has passed away at the age of 59. A fantastic servant of the VAFA
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