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
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
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’
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
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
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
The VAFA is proud to congratulate Patrick Sexton (Field), Jordan Gibson (Field) and Zane White (Boundary) on their promotion to the VFL State League umpiring panel for 2026. Earning a
The VAFA have introduced a number of rule changes across all competitions ahead of the 2026 season. The rule changes are in line with the AFL rule changes which were
The VAFA is pleased to announce the extension of its Umpire Partnership with the South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) for the 2026 season. The partnership, which has played a
