In August 2013, Eleni Glouftsis became the first female to umpire an SANFL League match. At the end of 2014, Eleni was awarded a three-year AFL Female Pathway Scholarship to train with the VFL and AFL. Eleni has had to pack up and move interstate to Melbourne to pursue her dream of one day umpiring at AFL level. Eleni appeared …
Month: March 2015
Upcoming Committee Meeting
The Association is holding a Committee Meeting on Wednesday 18th March at 7:30pm. If you have any issues you would like raised at the Meeting, please email the Association directly at info@sanflua.com.au or speak to any of Member of Committee.
AFL Launch ‘Get In The Game’ Campaign
Today the AFL launched a new umpiring campaign ‘Get In The Game’ which focuses on the adrenalin that umpires feel when umpiring the game of Australian Football. In addition, a new umpiring site was launched on afl.com.au to provide umpires and all those interested in umpiring information about umpiring our national game. Visit getinthegame.com.au and …
Female Umpires ‘Come & Try’ Session
The SANFL Umpiring Department is hosting a Female Umpires ‘Come & Try’ Session featuring special guest, AFL Goal Umpire Chelsea Roffey. The session will be held on Tuesday 24th March 2015 from 4pm to 5pm at Max Basher Reserve, AAMI Stadium. Please register your attendance at this free ‘Come & Try’ Session to learn more about the benefits …
Association Launches New Website
The SANFL Umpires Association has developed a new website which was launched earlier today. The new website boasts a fresh and new design which is more user-friendly and interactive and features a larger range of information and content.
Upcoming Event: Membership Drive & Free BBQ
On Wednesday 11th March the Association will be holding their annual membership drive. The event will be held after the nights training session outside the changerooms in the undercover area. Members who sign up on the night, or who have signed up online prior to this event will eligible for a free BBQ and drinks. Explore your membership options beforehand and …