AFL Sydney Junior Umpires Manual 2018 1 Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................... 5 Umpiring Contacts & Training Information ............................................ 5 AFL Staff ..................................................................................................... 5 Training Venues & Coach Contacts .............................................................. 6 Social Media Groups ................................................................................... 7 Education of an Umpire ........................................................................ 8 Level 1 Accreditation .................................................................................. 8 Umpire Training .......................................................................................... 8 QR Sing In – Training Attendance ................................................................ 8 Compulsory Sessions .................................................................................. 8 Leadership Groups ...................................................................................... 9 Getting Involved in Senior Football ............................................................. 9 Next-Gen Talent Program ......................................................................... 10 Appointments ..................................................................................... 11 Appointments Flow-Chart ......................................................................... 11 Schedula................................................................................................... 12 Unavailability ........................................................................................... 12 Appointments Coordination ...................................................................... 12 Wet Weather ............................................................................................ 12 Match Day Information ....................................................................... 13 Match Preparation.................................................................................... 13 What to Pack for your Game? ................................................................... 13 Match Day Flow Chart............................................................................... 14 Match Day Requirements & By-Laws ................................................... 15 Safety – Ground Inspection ....................................................................... 15 Sirens ....................................................................................................... 15 Quarter Lengths & Breaks ......................................................................... 16 Football Sizes ............................................................................................ 16 Player Numbers ........................................................................................ 17 2 Minimum Player Numbers (By-Law 9.4) ..................................................... 18 School Holiday Numbers (By-Law 9.4 (E)) .................................................. 18 Team Sheets (By-Law 11.2) ....................................................................... 18 Head Count Procedure (By-Law 11.7) ........................................................ 19 First Aid & ERC Officials (By-Law 12.9 (F)) .................................................. 20 Dealing with an Injured Player .................................................................. 20 Gloves (By-Law 4 (B)) ................................................................................ 20 Undergarments (such as skins) (By-Law 4 (B)) ............................................ 20 10 Goal Equalisation Rule (By-Law 5.12) .................................................... 21 Duty of Care (By-Law 11.8) ........................................................................ 21 Function Cards (By-Law 12.12) .................................................................. 22 Boundary and Goal Umpires (By-Laws 11.13-11.14) ................................... 22 Ground Managers (12.2A) ......................................................................... 23 Coaches (By-Law 12.1) .............................................................................. 23 Runners (By-Law 12.4) .............................................................................. 23 Trainers/Water Carriers (By-Law 12.5)....................................................... 23 Match Management ........................................................................... 24 Umpire Abuse Free Kick ............................................................................ 24 Spectator Abuse Free Kick ......................................................................... 24 Spectators too Close to Play ...................................................................... 24 Vilification ................................................................................................ 25 Sledging (By-Law 4.6) ................................................................................ 25 Approaching Umpires (By Law 13.2) .......................................................... 26 Send Off & Reporting .......................................................................... 27 Blue Card – Calm Down & No Report ......................................................... 27 Yellow Card and Report ............................................................................ 27 Red Card and Report ................................................................................. 28 In Game Send Off Procedure ..................................................................... 29 Post-Match Reporting Process................................................................... 30 Reporting Notes Guide .............................................................................. 31 Diagram of Play for Report ........................................................................ 32 3 Modified Rules.................................................................................... 33 Tackling in Under 11/12/13/14’s ............................................................... 33 Kicking in After a Behind ........................................................................... 33 Modified Rules – Boys U9-U12 & All Youth Girl Games............................... 33 Boys Modified Rules ................................................................................. 34 Girls Modified Rules.................................................................................. 37 Payment – How Much and Where to Collect ........................................ 41 Ground Locations ................................................................................ 42 Sydney Harbour ........................................................................................ 42 Western Sydney ....................................................................................... 44 Other Venues Used ................................................................................... 45 Post-Match Duties .............................................................................. 46 Match Report...................................................................................... 46 Match Information ................................................................................... 46 Votes (U13-U18’s Only) ............................................................................. 47 Player Behaviour ...................................................................................... 47 Officials, Parents & Spectator Behaviour ................................................... 47 10 Goal Equalisation Rule.......................................................................... 47 Level 1 Accreditation Checklist .................................................................. 48 2018 Match Paperwork QR Code ......................................................... 49 4 Introduction Welcome to Season 2018 as an AFL Sydney Juniors umpire. To those that are returning for another exciting season, thanks and welcome back. To those that are new umpires, congratulations on taking up a new challenge. This manual has been designed as a resource for you, to assist you in your role as an umpire. As an umpire, you should read this manual and become familiar with its contents, at the same time you should also have it with you on match day as a quick reference guide. The AFL Sydney Juniors wishes you all the best for season 2018. Umpiring Contacts & Training Information AFL Staff The AFL Sydney Juniors is the largest football body in NSW/ACT comprising three competitions in Sydney Harbour region, Western Sydney region and the Independent Schools. The umpiring group is made up of over 500 umpires and 30+ dedicated volunteers that help support you each and every week of the season. These competitions and the weekly coaching, management and appointment of umpires could not happen without their support. There is also the support of full-time AFL staff who are committed to providing the best possible experience for all umpires. Contact information for coaches can be found at the back of this manual, AFL employees as follows: Umpire Development Coordinator – Sydney & Illawarra: Dylan Moore E: [email protected] | M: 0450 284 570 | W: (02) 8333 8017 Appointments & Administration Coordinator: