Become an Umpire

Umpiring is a very rewarding and enjoyable past-time. It is the best seat in the house, and an integral part of the game. Umpires are the third team on the field, and they work together to ensure the match runs according to the Laws of Cricket and the local playing conditions.

If you are interested in being an umpire, please fill in the request form opposite, and welcome to the team!

In order to become a member of the Cricket Far North Umpires’ Association (CFNUA), or if you would like to gain an umpire accreditation, you will need to do the online Community Cricket Officiating Course. See the steps below:

1. You must have a current Working with Children Blue Card.
   If you are over 18 years of age, and you do not have one, you can apply here (Blue Card Services Applicant Portal).
   If you have any questions, please contact the CFNUA Secretary who will assist you.
   Attaining the Blue Card can take some time, but as soon as you have registered, you are ready to move in to umpiring.

2. You must do the Community Umpiring online course.
   a. Your need to Register in Community Cricket as an umpire.
   A “How to Guide” on how to register as an umpire in PlayCricket, the Home of Community Cricket is available here.

   b. Now select the Community Umpire Course. 
   A “How to Guide” on selecting your course can be found here.
   Complete the Umpiring Community Officiating Accreditation course.

   c. Once you have completed the online course, you can learn how to access your certificate here.

   d. Queensland Cricket is currently paying the $40.00 course fee, so essentially becoming an umpire is FREE!

3. Attend a Face-to-Face Meeting.
   Once the online course is complete, contact the Regional Umpire Coordinator (RUC), to organise this meeting.
   The RUC will inform you of the duties and responsibilities you have at each match you umpire.
   The RUC is your mentor and go-to person for any help and assistance.

4. Start Umpiring.
   Your first few matches will be assigned with one of our experienced umpires, who will help you through the first few games.

5. Become Independent.
   Once you are confident, let the RUC know that you feel you can umpire a match on your own, if required, and you will be off and running!!

As an umpire, you inform our coordinator of your availability through OfficialsHQ, showing when you are available on the ‘leave’ page. He will then assign you to a match.
We firmly believe umpiring comes AFTER your family and work. If you cannot umpire on a given weekend or even day, let the coordinator know.
All fees in joining the CFNUA are deducted from your match fees, so you do not need to pay for any of the membership or uniform costs.

Payment.
You will be paid for your work at the end of each month. Your match entitlements depend upon the type of match you umpire, and whether you are umpiring with a partner or alone.

• If you are umpiring with a partner, you receive $1.25 per over.
• If you are umpiring alone, you receive $1.75 per over.
  For example, if you are umpiring a 40 over match, you will be paid for 80 overs. That is $100.00 if working with a partner or $140.00 if working alone.
• If you have to travel more than 45 minutes to a match from your home, you will also receive $50.00 to cover the cost of your travel.

We do not umpire for pay, but it certainly is worth the effort!