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.
Umpiring is 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 WA’s best cricketers ply their trade
- Opportunity to progress with your umpiring
- Ongoing training, development and support
- 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.
The WA Umpiring Ecosystem offers opportunity, support and development across all levels of umpiring from community through to high performance and representative level.
Umpire Pre-Season Training 2025:
- Wednesday 16th July 2025, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground: NEW UMPIRE INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
- Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
- Wednesday 30th July 2025, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
- Wednesday 6th August 2025, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
- Wednesday 13th August 2025, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
To register your interest in attending this training, please click HERE
Online Laws of Cricket Exam:
Wednesday 20th August 2025, @ 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 30th August 2025, 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 Calendar 2025 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 2025/26 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
- WA Cricket Umpiring Ecosystem
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 |
| Tom Atkinson | Community Cricket Support Services Manager | tom.atkinson@wacricket.com.au | 0419 938 669 |
| Simon Bussey | Country Cricket Pathway Specialist | simon.bussey@wacricket.com.au | 0428 423 809 |
| Shane Boyle | President: Western Australian Cricket Umpires Association | president@wacua.asn.au | 0421 972 150 |