The VAFA Umpires Coaching team are continuing their video series of the Umpires View as a guide to all umpires, players, coaches and supporters.
The coaching section is being expanded to give easy access to documents and links that will help you take your umpiring to the next level.
Essential Documents are expected reading and knowledge for all umpires in the VAFA. (Access the Free Kick Notes here: http://vafaua.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=150:what-s-a-free-kick&catid=14:coaching&Itemid=143)
Training Documents are other useful documents outlining VAFA procedure and more detailed aspects of umpiring.
Don’t forget the Forum, where coaching discussion takes place regularly!
What’s a free kick in 2015 of the VAFA?
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
In January 2026, the VAFA appointed an independent investigator to examine allegations regarding inappropriate costumes worn by a number of players from a VAFA club at a private end-of-season function,
The 2026 Premier C Men’s fixture has dropped, and it promises to be a fascinating season, with plenty of coaching changes, a couple of accomplished teams returning from Premier B,
