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Umpires appointed to William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final

As the VAFA community looks forward to tomorrow’s William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final clash between Old Brighton and Old Scotch, the spotlight extends to the umpires appointed to officiate the

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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