UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT

We are committed to developing well-trained and well-supported umpires in the game in the South West who enjoy their role and are appreciated by players, coaches and spectators.  We can also offer financial support (usually 50% of the course fee - paid on successful completion).  The application form can be found here. 

 

All courses are run by England Lacrosse and can be accessed here.  Level 1 is an online only course and whenever possible we offer on-pitch guidance and advice to any newly qualified umpire.  This is often at our Senior League tournament events.  If you would like some mentoring, or even just some extra practice, contact our Senior League Administrators George Wood and on sl.southwestlacrosseuk@gmail.com.  Level 2 requires attendance at two online webinar courses followed by on-pitch assessment.  If you have done your Level 2 course and feel you are ready for assessment, or perhaps would like some on-pitch advice, don't hesitate to contact our Lead umpire, Annabel Campbell, on umpiring.southwestlacrosseuk@gmail.com who will make suitable arrangements.  Level 3 is the highest level run by the domestic game and again requires completion of a course and 3 successful assessments.

 

All umpires must be EL registered and their officiating status maintained as 'current' to be able to umpire at any SWL fixture or event.  You can do this by completing the Annual Rules Test (even if you have just completed a course!) and ensures you are keeping up to date with the current rules.  It is free and accessed online through your ELSport:80 profile.  If you are umpiring matches for U18s, you must also complete the EL Safeguarding course (free online) and obtain a DBS certificate.

 

And finally, you can keep in touch with lots of umpiring opportunities around the country by joining our dedicated umpiring facebook group SW Womens Lacrosse Umpiring and by joining the Active Umpires initiative - contact Annabel Campbell for more details!