Being part of the WA Cricket umpiring family provides the opportunity to become involved in Australia’s favourite sport as an official and anyone that has a passion for cricket can become an umpire.
Cricket is Australia’s favourite sport and millions enjoy the opportunity to be involved with this great game and rise through its ranks.
It’s a thoroughly rewarding way to enjoy the game from the best seat in the house and it provides the opportunity to learn new skills and make life long friends in cricket.
Benefits of being an Umpire in WA Premier Cricket include:
- Being involved in the sport you love
- Have the best seat in the house to watch cricket
- Opportunity to progress with your umpiring
- Ongoing training and development
- Fellowship
- Attractive match payments
- Membership of the WA Cricket Umpires Association (WACUA) annual fee applies
- Discounted membership of the WACA
Getting Started
WA Cricket provide training and development to support you in becoming the best umpire you can be, no matter the competition you umpire in.
Umpire Pre-Season Training 2024:
- Night 1: Wednesday 17th July 2024, 6.30pm – 8.30pm @ The WACA Ground
- Night 2: Wednesday 24th July 2024, 6.30pm – 8.30pm @ The WACA Ground
- Night 3: Wednesday 31st July 2024, 6.30pm – 8.30pm @ The WACA Ground
- Night 4: Wednesday 7th August 2024, 6.30pm – 8.30pm @ The WACA Ground
To register your interest in attending this training, please click HERE
Online Laws of Cricket Exam:
Wednesday 21st August 2024, @ The WACA Ground. Anytime between 4.30pm and 9.30pm. Please allow 1 hour to complete the exam. BYO device.
Annual Umpire Development Seminar:
A full day of umpire fellowship and development
Saturday 31st August 2024, 8.30am – 5pm @ The WACA Ground
Registration via: https://play.cricket.com.au/community/umpire
FREE for WA Premier Cricket umpires
$60 for Non-WA Premier Cricket umpires
Umpire Pre-Season Training 2024 download
For further details contact:
- John Sherry - WA Cricket HP Umpire Coordinator
M: 0405 897 815 | E: john.sherry@wacricket.com.au - James Hewitt - WA Cricket Umpire Coach and Talent Specialist
M: 0411 056 598 | E: james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au
Umpire Observers Program
Interested in becoming an Umpire Observer for the 2024/25 season?
WA Cricket Operations Unit are seeking expressions of interest for new observers this upcoming season.
Click the link below for more information and instructions to apply:
Useful Links
- Cricket Umpires Australia
- MCC Laws of Cricket
- MCC Laws of Cricket e-learning
- Cricket Australia Umpiring Pathway
- WA Premier Cricket Rules and Playing Conditions
- Western Australian Cricket Umpires Association
Umpiring Contacts
| Name | Position | Contact Number | |
| Luke Douglas | WA Cricket Umpire Manager | luke.douglas@wacricket.com.au | 0417 424 166 |
| John Sherry | WA Cricket HP Umpire Coordinator | john.sherry@wacricket.com.au | 0405 897 815 |
| James Hewitt | WA Cricket Umpire Coach and Talent Specialist | james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au | 0411 056 598 |
| Alex Lascu | Learning and Capabilities Specialist: For Community Cricket Umpiring | alex.lascu@wacricket.com.au | 0458 755 950 |
| Andrew Hayes | WA Cricket Area Manager – Country: for Umpiring in regional WA | Andrew.hayes@wacricket.com.au | 0411 056 573 |
| Shane Boyle | President: Western Australian Cricket Umpires Association | president@wacua.asn.au | 0421 972 150 |