Umpire Program
Umpires are essential to conducting quality Teams or Match racing events. The on-water Umpire closley watches competing boats and issues penalties when a boat breaks a rule. The Umpire's role requires the ability to perform an entire day on-water and effectively communicate with competitors.
Courses
The Australian Sailing Umpire course provides a structured approach to learning the technical aspects of umpiring Teams Racing or Match Racing, including correct boat positioning techniques and communications with competitors and officials.
The Umpire course is aimed at educating Australian Sailing members to conduct consistent and fair Teams or Match racing. The course delivers key information for Umpires of all levels.
Within the Umpire course, State and National Umpires will receive advanced principles to conduct championships racing (National Umpires to also receive principles to mentor Club and State level Umpires).
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Delivery: Face to face
Length: 2 day course
12 hours study time
Overview
An individual capable of being a Lead Umpire at Club level, displaying boat skills (driving and positioning) and Knowledge of “the game”.
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Delivery: Face to face
Length: 2 day course
12 hours study time
Overview
An individual capable of being an Umpiring Team Leader, with an in depth knowledge of all facets of the game.
FIND A COURSE
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Delivery: Face to face
Length: 2 day course
12 hours study time
Overview
An individual capable of being an Umpiring Team Leader, with an in depth knowledge of all facets of the game.
FIND A COURSE
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Accreditation & Re-accreditation
An official's accreditation starts when their application is approved by Australian Sailing and lasts for four years. The requirements for accreditation and re-accreditation are explained in the table below. Our Officials Accreditation Policy is available here.
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Accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Complete an Umpire course (or be nominated by your affiliated club).
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Re-accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct
- Complete an Umpire course in the last four years (or be nominated by your affiliated club).
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Accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Attend an Australian Sailing Umpire course.
- Pass the Umpire Exam - 65% pass mark.
- Complete a Practical Assessment.
- Complete an Event Log including at least four Team Racing or Match Racing Events.
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Re-accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Pass the Umpire Exam - 65% pass mark.
- Complete one of the following:
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Accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Attend an Australian Sailing Umpire course.
- Pass the Umpire Exam - 75% pass mark.
- Complete a Practical Assessment.
- Complete an Event Log including at least four National (or three State and two National) Team Racing or Match Racing Events.
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Re-accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Pass the Umpire Exam - 75% pass mark.
- Complete one of the following:
- A Practical Assessment.
- An Event Log including at least four National (or three State and two National) Team Racing or Match Racing Events.
- An Umpire course.
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Application Forms
Once you've met the requirements specified above you can apply for Accreditation or Re-accreditaiton by clicking the button below:
Accreditation & Re-accreditation Form
