VAFA Umpires Recognised at 2026 Awards Night
The VAFA is proud to celebrate the three umpires who received awards at the 2026 VAFA Awards Night on Wednesday evening, recognising their outstanding performances throughout the season. John Collopy
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Umpires appointed for 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final Day
The VAFA is pleased to announce the umpires selected to officiate the William Buck Premier Men’s Reserve and Senior Grand Finals between University Blues and Old Xaverians at Revo Fitness
Umpires appointed for 2026 William Buck Premier Women’s Grand Final
The VAFA is pleased to announce the umpires appointed to officiate the 2026 William Buck Premier Women’s Grand Final between Caulfield Grammarians and Old Scotch at Revo Fitness Park on
VAFA announces Big V umpires for GVL double-header
The VAFA is pleased to announce the umpiring appointments for this Saturday’s Big V representative matches against the Goulburn Valley League at Revo Fitness Park, Elsternwick Park. These appointments recognise
Big V Representative Umpires Appointed for Adelaide Games
Representative selection is one of the highest honours available to VAFA umpires, and the VAFA is pleased to announce the appointment of its field umpires for the Big V representative
VAFA announces Umpire Rising Star Award in honour of Ben Austin
The VAFA is proud to announce the creation of a new award recognising the best young talent in our umpiring ranks, with the perpetual ‘Ben Austin Umpire Rising Star Award’
VAFA Umpires wrap up Pre-Season club visits
As part of the VAFA’s Pre-Season Umpire Club Visit Program, a number of clubs had umpires attend training to officiate a match simulation. The 2026 aims of the program were
Complimentary Uniform for New VAFA Umpires
The VAFA is making it easier than ever to get started in umpiring in 2026, with a complimentary uniform offer for all newly registered VAFA umpires. New umpires will receive a
Become a VAFA Umpire in 2026! Pre-Season Training begins this week
VAFA Umpire Pre-Season Training gets underway on Wednesday 18th February, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all field, boundary and goal umpires back for the 2026 season. Whether you’re returning
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