NSW - State Umpire Course (Match Racing) - Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
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Tue 23 Jun 2026 18:00 - Sat 27 Jun 2026 17:00
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Australian Sailing - Umpire - State Level
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
This course will focus on Match Racing for state or national umpires.
Please note this course will be in 3 sessions!
Online Theory Session 1
When: Tuesday 23rd of June 6-8pm
Where: Online
Microsoft Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 422 791 590 676 19
Passcode: Wu27N3Rs
Online Theory Session 2
When: Wednesday 24th of June 6-8pm
Where: Online
Microsoft Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 462 562 418 139 63
Passcode: iF7Zj2qF
Practical Session - Linked with CYCA Match Cup (Match Racing Event)
When: Saturday, 27th of June
Where: In person at Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Time: To be determined by presenter
Course Overview
The State Umpire Seminar is aimed at educating Australian Sailing members in advanced principles to conduct consistent and fair Teams or Match Racing championships.
To become accredited as an Australian Sailing State Umpire you are required to:
- Be a member of an Australian Sailing affiliated club.
- Attend an Australian Sailing State Umpire Seminar.
- Passed the State Umpire Exam with a State level score or more.
- Provide a log showing you have acted as an Umpire in four or more Teams or Match racing events
- Complete an Umpires Performance Assessment.
If you wish to accredit via submitting prior evidence that meets the above requirements please complete the State Umpire Accreditation Application Form. When completing the form please upload any Word, Excel or other documents in PDF format.
Registration at the top of this page allows you to enrol in an available Accreditation Seminar.
Attendees are asked to bring to the seminar:
- Their online edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing.
- Notepad and pen (or lap top/notebook).
Course Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for participation in this seminar. However, attendance at the Australian Sailing Umpires Seminar is just one aspect of becoming a State Umpire. For further details please click here.
Who should do this course?
The State Umpire Seminar is suitable for people aspiring to officiate Teams or Match Racing championships or become senior Umpires. Those who may be interested in becoming an State Umpire include parents, Club volunteers and sailors who enjoy the intricacies and interpretations associated with the Racing Rules of Sailing and can make quick and timely decisions in boat on boat incidents.
Course Outcome
Participants will become accredited as a State Umpire; an individual capable of being an Umpiring Team Leader, with an in depth knowledge of all facets of the game.
If you have further queries regarding this course please contact your Club Support Officer.