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If you love AFL football and want to be an important part of the game then umpiring is for you. Anyone, regardless of gender and age, can become an umpire and find it a rewarding experience.

As an umpire in the Demons District you will have joined the perfect environment to learn the skills of umpiring. We offer an umpire mentor program for first-year umpires so they can learn the skills in a non-threatening environment. Our Development Squad is the perfect place to learn the fundamentals of umpiring under the expert advice of our coaches and with the support of senior umpires. As you master the skills and accumulate experience you will be able to advance up the ranks and umpire higher grades.

As a member of the DDFUA you will also have joined an active social group with a fun atmosphere. The DDFUA organises many events during the year and tries to encourage all umpires to get involved. So as an umpire in the DDFUA you won't just be getting paid to get fit and developing some important life skills but you will also be having lots of fun while doing it.