Ballarat Football Umpires
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Welcome back for season 2020!
On behalf of the board, I just wanted to give a quick update and reminder that we are now just under a week away from our first training night next Wednesday at Tunbridge Oval, Ballarat Grammar commencing at 6pm.
As expected all 4 of our main coaches in Billy Mitchell, Paul Clark, Darryl Biggin and Brodie Bennett will be returning for 2020 and are looking forward to taking the group to the next level in their second year as a coaching unit. We will also have some exiting announcements on the night about our fitness and training structure.
We would love to see as many new members attend as possible, so make sure you invite anyone who may be interested in umpiring along on the night and keep sharing our social media posts regarding recruitment.
PRACTICE MATCHES
Practice matches will commence in February so please let your coach know if you are available for games over the coming weeks and preseason period. This is a good way to blow out the cobwebs and gain some match fitness.
This year practice match appointments will be made via Schedula, therefore umpires need to be registered and have their availability updated in order to be selected for matches.
We are looking forward to seeing a big turnout next week!
Regards,
Justin Davey
BFUA Chair
BFUA Christmas Update 2019
Dear members, please below on the attached documents a Christmas Update from the BFUA Board. We wish all our members and your families a safe & happy Christmas and New Year Period.BFUA Christmas Update 2019
BFUA Fitness Coordinator - Expression of Interest
Vale Joe Bell
On behalf of the BFUA Board, I wish to advise members of the passing of life member Joe Bell, who passed away in the Mercy Hospital on Friday 15th November.
Joe’s football and umpiring achievements include:
- Played football for Opportunity and Preston Wanderers in Preston District Junior FA.
- Began umpiring 1967 - VFL Reserve Grade (Boundary).
- VFL Reserve Grade 1967-69 (Boundary), 1970-72 (Goal),
- 1971 and 1972 VFL Reserve Grade Grand Finals
- Life Member VFL Reserve Grade Umpires Association (1973)
- VFLUA 1973-76
- Heritage No. 161
- 73 VFL matches (inc 4 finals)
- 1974 VFL Grand Final
- Goulburn Valley Football UA 1993-96.
- Also umpired cricket - Jika Cricket Association 1969-70, Victorian Cricket UA 1971-72.
Joe’s involvement with the Ballarat Football Umpires Association ranged between 1977-1993 and included the following:
- Advisor Ballarat Football Umpires Association, 1979.
- Executive service with Ballarat Football UA - Committee and President 1980-83, Social
- Secretary 1984-86, Apprenticeship Scheme Controller, Life Member 1989.
Our condolences are with family and friends of Joe.
A service will be held at St James Anglican Church, Thornbury. The service will take place on Monday 25th November, 2019 at 2:00pm.
2019 BFUA AGM & Christmas Party Notice
In accordance with the rules of the BFUA Inc. all members are invited to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party. Please see the attached for further information and nomination form for vacant board positions.2019 AGM Members Notice
AGM Nomination Form 2019-20
Members Update - July 2019
Please see below an update to all members, we hope all members can support the association with a few upcoming events.Members Update
2019 WorkSafe Community Championships - BFUA Appointments
The BFUA is pleased to announce the umpires selected from the BFUA to officiate in the 2019 AFL Victoria WorkSafe Community Championships being held this weekend.
2019 WorkSafe Community Championships - BFUA Appointments
Letter to members from Senior Coach - Billy Mitchell
Senior Coach Billy Mitchell has written to members regarding a number of key matters as we head into 2019!
Letter to Members - Billy Mitchell
BFUA Announces Coaches for the 2019 Season
About Us
The Ballarat Football Umpires Association is one of Australia's largest football umpiring groups having been established in 1913.
