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How old do I
need to be to become an
umpire SUA?
We require
that new umpires are a minimum of
14 years of age by the middle of the
current football
season.
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What are the costs
associated with starting
umpiring?
Green shirt/mentored
umpires can take up for as little as $25.00
for Boundary Umpires and $35 for Goal
Umpires. This is less than 50% of the
cost of a standard set of umpires
uniform
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What level of
fitness is required to become an
umpire?
Depending on what type of
umpire you want to become. Each
category of umpire requires a different
type/style of
fitness.
Goal Umpires require a
lot less stamina when it comes to physical
fitness, however concentration and agility
are key attributes of a successful goal
umpire.
Field Umpires require a
solid mix of agility,
speed and endurance with a
greater emphasis on speed and
agility.
Boundary Umpires need
a good levels of stamina
and endurance. A little
burst speed helps for those times when
play moves quickly in the opposite
direction.
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I am not the
strongest runner, can I still
become an
umpire?
Yes. Not
everybody can be the best athlete.
See above.
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