Sophie shares her passion for umpiring
Starting out her umpiring career in the goal square, Sophie Gleeson showed her versatility when she moved onto field umpiring. She is an active member in the VAFA Women’s Umpiring
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VAFA’s Matt Dervan to umpire AFL Grand Final
Updated 28-10-2020 Following Matt’s performance in the AFL Grand Final between Richmond and Geelong, he was selected as the standalone All-Australian Goal Umpire alongside Matt Stevic (Field) and Matt Tomkins
Hannah’s history with umpiring
When it comes to VAFA umpiring, Hannah Bailes is all in as vice-president of the VAFAUA, a field umpire and an active member of the BJS Women’s Umpiring Academy. While
Women’s Umpiring Academy walking for mental health
The VAFA’s BJS Women’s Umpiring Academy has entered the One Foot Forward: The Walk for Mental Health across the month of October. In a bid to raise awareness of mental
Hayden Kennedy & the pressure of umpiring finals
Matt Dervan – Umpire Operations Manager This week all of us in the VAFA community can only think of what could have been, with the 2020 VAFA season scheduled to
O’Connor talks culture, relegation battles & GF Day
Matt Dervan – Umpire Operations Manager With the beginning of spring now upon us, we think about what would have been in 2020, as we enter the month of September,
VAFA seeks Head of Training and Fitness – Umpiring
The VAFA, Australia’s oldest and largest senior football competition, has an exciting position as Head of Training and Fitness for the umpiring department. We are seeking a highly motivated and
VAFA BJS Women’s Umpiring Academy presents ‘Bounce & Brunch’
The VAFA invites all females 15 years old and over to join us for our inaugural BJS Women’s Umpiring Academy ‘Bounce & Brunch’ event on Sunday 23 February at Elsternwick
Rusty returns to the VAFA as Field Umpire Coach
The VAFA Umpiring Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Davidson as Field Umpire Senior Squad Coach. Rusty, as he is known around the VAFA landscape, has an
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