3 UMPIRE SYSTEM SUA 2010


# Mid Zone U initiates all handovers into Arc End Zone Keep play 5m into end zone
# Encourage Rotation amongst the 3 Umpires don’t get caught up one end for more than 4 min or stuck in Mid Zone

# A Different Umpire should Begin each Quarter.

# If Mid Z U gets caught then can call End Z U out to take play or within 5m area, but not desirable.
# End Z U wishes to move across to B’dry line to assist Mid Z U ok but must immediately assume position after throw in back across Major Axis off Hot Spot.

# As the ball is coming down from centre into End Z the E Z Ump must be across the major axis 10 m off top of the arc, wide vision….

# Initial set up at start of each Qtr. All Points of square covered End Z Umpires should be on or close to Point to assist Mid Z U at Ball Up.

# After each goal the End Z U should be between the point of the square and the Arc watchin the goals and the ball up in centre and then move back into arc, looking…
# Kick out from point the End Z U should be 15m off the line and run with play.

# Mid Z U should be standing no further than 10m off the arc b/n arc and back of square ready to take the big kick out from full back and assist End Z U.

# End Zone Ump should never carry ball out of the 50m arc unless scrambly play, wet day or violent situation. Mid Z U should be ready to take play.

3 Umpire system is ever evolving at MPNFL Level..
all finals will have 3 umpires….


Pete Marshall April 2010