Being part of the WA Cricket umpiring family provides the opportunity to become involved in Australia’s favourite sport as a match official. 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, it provides the opportunity to learn new skills and make lifelong friends.
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 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 2026:
- Wednesday 15th July 2026, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground: NEW UMPIRE INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
- Wednesday 22nd July 2026 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
- Wednesday 29th July 2026, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
- Wednesday 5th August 2026, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
- Wednesday 12th August 2026, 6.30pm @ the WACA Ground
To register your interest in attending this training, please click HERE
Online Laws of Cricket Exam:
Wednesday 19th August 2026, @ The WACA Ground. Anytime between 4.30pm and 8.30pm. Please allow 1 hour to complete the exam. BYO device.
Annual Umpire Development Seminar:
A full day of umpire fellowship and development
Saturday 29th August 2026, 8.30am – 5pm @ The WACA Ground
Registration via: TBC
FREE for WA Premier Cricket umpires
$70 for Non-WA Premier Cricket umpires
Umpire Pre-Season Training Calendar 2026 (TBC)
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 High-Performance Umpire Coach
M: 0411 056 598 | E: james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au
Umpire Observers Program
Interested in becoming a WA Premier Cricket Umpire Observer for the 2026/27 season?
WA Cricket Operations Unit are seeking expressions of interest for new observers this upcoming season.
Please contact James Hewitt on 0411 056598 or james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au for further details.
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 High Performance Umpire Manager | luke.douglas@wacricket.com.au | 0417 424 166 |
| John Sherry | WA Cricket High Performance Umpire Coordinator | john.sherry@wacricket.com.au | 0405 897 815 |
| James Hewitt | WA Cricket High Performance Umpire Coach | james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au | 0411 056 598 |
| Kevin Ginn | For all enquiries re community umpiring and umpiring in regional Western Australia | kevin.ginn@wacricket.com.au | 0493 490 972 |
| Matthew Hall | President: Western Australian Cricket Umpires Association | president@wacua.asn.au | 0466 966 796 |