Umpiring
Softball Queensland Umpiring Committee is dedicated to delivering high quality umpiring services to District Associations within Queensland.
We pride ourselves on making sure that all umpires are properly trained and educated in the rules, interpretations, and mechanics used in umpiring softball games.
Queensland umpires have enjoyed great success domestically and internationally.
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Thank you for your interest in the SQI Umpiring Program, we align our training with the SAL Umpiring training program and on-diamond umpire rotation systems. Umpires need to be at least 12 years of age of become an umpire.
Umpire Levels of Accreditation
Form for new accreditations or renewing a current accreditation click here
Softball Australia - Umpires Pathway - Explanation of umpire levels
Level 1 Introductory Umpire Program
- 8 week training program
- Code of Conduct & Agreement Form
- Level 1 Competency Checklist
- SAL umpire registration & Level 1 accreditation application form
- Play by the Rules (click on the “Training” tab to locate “Child Protection” and “harassment and Discrimination” modules)
Blue Card application/Renewal Link
UMPIRE ASSESSMENT
Queensland Umpiring Program Online Education Modules
The Committee has created an online umpiring educational module program. The modules are a mixture of required and elective topics that teach fundamentals skills of umpiring using video examples, animation and knowledge-based training.
District Association Umpire Coordinator Role
Application to hold / conduct an Umpire Clinic.
Online application form to conduct an umpire clinic
Umpire Assessment Checklist 2021
Junior Umpire (J-Ump) Handbook
WBSC Umpire Fitness Testing Protocols
RULES, ON-LINE EXAMS AND CASEBOOKS
WBSC – Softball
2022-2025 Fast Pitch softball playing rules
2024 Championship information for Umpires
School Championships
Application to Umpire at Queensland School Championships 13-19 years at Logan City from 23-26 May 2024 Due Date 23 March 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdesH97w5uGoNEuzEg9wdCED1f0I8ljkyQBJpj2x7Ppf65YhQ/viewform
Application to Umpire at Queensland School Championships 10-12 years - Opening soon
State Championships
Application for Appointment as a T.C.U. / Assessor at 2024 Softball Queensland State Championships -Applications closed
Application to Umpire at SQI Combined Under 14 and Under 16 State Championships Due Date 23 February 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8dwzBCQR9Tow8Wz2shLeEQwqEyOajdunUWhO__UCggEa5JA/viewform
Application to Umpire at SQI State Championships Under 18, Open Women & Open Men) Due June 28 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8QnpuTFvMf179q5Sbo1Vq4ldDYS57RA_Rbug-pt04blgztg/viewform
Other Events
Murri Women's Tournament Logan City 1-2 June, umpire nomination form Due May 1 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYF52RrYlxVs5ey_66swpvCx8ovbjVdD_HpudM0p6_aoP98A/viewform
Masters – Redcliffe and Caboolture, 2-4 August 2024 Umpire applications coming soon
Blue Card System: In line with SAL National Umpiring Program Operating Code all umpires aged 18 and over must obtain and maintain a current “Working with Children Check” and provide this to their State Director of Umpiring. Alan Walsh: email: awals16@live.com.au
What Every Umpire Should Know Before Going to a State Championship
State Championship Ground Rules February 2024
Official WBSC approved softball bats list
Venues and Dates
2024 State Championships
Tournament Management crews and umpires will be notified when they become available.
Combined Under 14 Girls & Boys - Redlands 28 - 30th June
Combined Under 16 Girls & Boys - Toowoomba 12 -14 April
13-19 years School Girls and Boys - Logan City 23-26 May
Murri Women's - Logan City 1-2 June
SQ Masters – Caboolture and Redcliffe 2-4 August
10-12 years School Girls - Hervey Bay 22-25 August
10-12 years School Boys - Maryborough 22-25 August
Open Women – Caboolture 6-8September
Under 18 Women - Brisbane 21-23 September
Under 18 Men - Mackay 21-23 September
Open Men – Redlands 18-20 October
QLD Umpire State Championship Appointments
| 1968 | 1982 | 1988 | 1999 | 2005 | 2011 | 2017 |
| 1971 | 1983 | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 | 2012 | 2018 |
| 1977 | 1984 | 1995 | 2007 | 2013 | 2019 | |
| 1978 | 1985 | 1996 | 2002 | 2008 | 2014 | 2020 |
| 1980 | 1986 | 1997 | 2003 | 2009 | 2015 | 2021 |
| 1981 | 1987 | 1998 | 2004 | 2010 | 2016 | 2022 |
QLD Umpires who attended National Championships
| 1964 -1999 | 2002 - 2010 | 2011- 2022 |
Queensland Umpires with Australian Level 6 Accreditation
Queensland Umpiring Committees from 1978
Umpiring Committee Members
Alan Walsh - State Director
Chelsea Jackson - Youth Advisor
David Casey - Events
Darren Sibraa - State Championships
Melinda Dobson - Administration
Steven Durrington - Development
Max Orchard - Communications
Isaac Bolderrow-Strange - Youth Advisor
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