Umpiring
FOOTY, FITNESS, FRIENDS & CASH – AND THAT’S JUST FOR STARTERS!
AFL Cairns and the AFL Cairns Umpires Association are looking for new Field, Boundary, and Goal Umpires for the 2025 season.
WHY UMPIRING?
✅ Get Paid to Keep Fit
Umpiring is an exciting way to stay active while earning money. Match payments start at $30 for an Under 11s game (48 minutes) and can go up to $270 for a Senior Field Umpire. At the AFL level, umpires can earn up to $90,000 a year, a pretty great alternative to a gym membership!
✅ Flexible Schedule
Games are played on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays, giving you plenty of opportunities to umpire around your availability.
✅ Full Training & Support
No experience? No worries! We provide comprehensive training and ongoing match-day support to ensure you feel confident on the field.
✅ Develop Valuable Life Skills
Umpiring builds leadership, confidence, decision-making under pressure, communication, and teamwork – skills that will benefit you both on and off the field.
✅ Pathways to the Top
Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend gig or have aspirations to umpire at the AFL level, we provide pathways to Country, State, National, and even AFL competitions.
✅ Meet New Mates & Have Fun
Umpiring is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of the game, make lifelong friends, and have fun every weekend.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Anyone turning 12 years old, and older can become an umpire – no prior experience required!
READY TO GET STARTED?
Sign up now by filling out the form below or email us at umpires@aflcairns.com.au.
Once you try it, you’ll love it!
