800 games for an ageless whistle-blower
Last weekend John Natoli umpired the 800th game of his incredible 46-year career when he officiated in the VAFA Division 2 Women’s clash between Mazenod OC and Hawthorn AFC. John’s
Umpires
Representative Umpires Appointed
As the VAFA prepares to face off against the Perth Football League (PFL), the spotlight extends beyond the players to include the umpires tasked with officiating on the Big V
VAFA and YJFL Umpires partner in 2024
The VAFA and the YJFL are pleased to announce an extension to the umpire growth partnership for 2024. This agreement ensures both leagues collaborate on key umpire matters including education,
VAFA Community Umpiring Round
This weekend (May 3rd-5th) of the VAFA season represents VAFA Community Umpiring Round. Umpires are the unsung heroes of Community Sport with over 450 VAFAUA umpires involved in the VAFA
VAFA Launches Umpire Academy Program at Ivanhoe Grammar School
The VAFA is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its new Umpire Academy Program at Ivanhoe Grammar School. This initiative aims to equip students with all the essential skills
VAFA umpires visit clubs during pre-season
In an innovative move to foster mutual understanding and respect within the VAFA, a new initiative has been launched that sees umpires visiting clubs during pre-season. This program aims to
Half of VFL umpire promotions from the VAFA
The VAFA has continued its reputation as the leading competition for umpiring talent, with half of the umpires promoted to the VFL in 2024 from the VAFA competition. This latest
Umpire in the VAFA in 2024
The VAFA is now recruiting umpires for the 2024 season, coinciding with the launch of the new 2024 VAFA umpire recruitment video. The competition is currently recruiting new boundary, field,
VAFA Umpires star at V/Line Cup Carnival
VAFA Umpires have performed exceptionally well at the recent V/Line Cup Carnival held in Shepparton. The carnival forms an integral part of the state league umpiring selection pathway. In what
Connect with the VAFA
