Umpiring

Softball Queensland Umpiring Committee is dedicated to delivering high quality umpiring services to District Associations within Queensland.

We pride ourselves on making sure that all umpires are properly trained and educated in the rules, interpretations, and mechanics used in umpiring softball games.

Queensland umpires have enjoyed great success domestically and internationally.

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your interest in the SQI Umpiring Program, we align our training with the SAL Umpiring training program and on-diamond umpire rotation systems. Umpires need to be at least 12 years of age of become an umpire.

Become an Umpire

Umpire Levels of Accreditation 

Form for new accreditations or renewing a current accreditation click here

2024 Championship information for Umpires

School Championships

Application to Umpire at Queensland School Championships 13-19 years at Logan City from 23-26 May 2024 Due Date 23 March 2024  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdesH97w5uGoNEuzEg9wdCED1f0I8ljkyQBJpj2x7Ppf65YhQ/viewform

Application to Umpire at Queensland School Championships 10-12 years  - Opening soon


State Championships

Application for Appointment as a T.C.U. / Assessor at 2024 Softball Queensland State Championships -Applications closed

Application to Umpire at SQI Combined Under 14 and Under 16 State Championships Due Date 23 February 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8dwzBCQR9Tow8Wz2shLeEQwqEyOajdunUWhO__UCggEa5JA/viewform

Application to Umpire at SQI State Championships  Under 18, Open Women & Open Men)  Due June 28  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8QnpuTFvMf179q5Sbo1Vq4ldDYS57RA_Rbug-pt04blgztg/viewform

Other Events

Murri Women's Tournament Logan City 1-2 June, umpire nomination form Due May 1 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYF52RrYlxVs5ey_66swpvCx8ovbjVdD_HpudM0p6_aoP98A/viewform

Masters – Redcliffe and Caboolture, 2-4 August 2024 Umpire applications coming soon

Blue Card System: In line with SAL National Umpiring Program Operating Code  all umpires aged 18 and over must obtain and maintain a current “Working with Children Check” and provide this to their State Director of Umpiring. Alan Walsh: email: awals16@live.com.au

What Every Umpire Should Know Before Going to a State Championship

State Championship Ground Rules February 2024

Official WBSC approved softball bats list

Venues and Dates

2024 State Championships

Tournament Management crews and umpires will be notified when they become available.

Combined Under 14 Girls & Boys - Redlands 28 - 30th June 

Combined Under 16 Girls & Boys - Toowoomba 12 -14 April 

13-19 years School Girls and Boys - Logan City 23-26 May

Murri Women's - Logan City 1-2 June

SQ Masters – Caboolture and Redcliffe 2-4 August

10-12 years School Girls - Hervey Bay 22-25 August

10-12 years School Boys - Maryborough 22-25 August

Open Women – Caboolture 6-8September

Under 18 Women - Brisbane  21-23 September

Under 18 Men - Mackay 21-23 September

Open Men – Redlands 18-20 October

 

QLD Umpire State Championship Appointments 

1968 1982 1988 1999 2005 2011 2017
1971 1983 1990 2000 2006 2012 2018
1977 1984 1995   2007 2013 2019
1978 1985 1996 2002  2008 2014 2020
1980 1986 1997 2003 2009 2015 2021
1981 1987 1998 2004 2010 2016 2022

 

QLD Umpires who attended National Championships

1964 -1999 2002 - 2010 2011- 2022

 

Queensland Umpires with Australian Level 6 Accreditation 

Queensland Umpiring Committees from 1978

 

 

 

 

 

 

Umpiring Committee Members

Alan Walsh - State Director

Chelsea Jackson - Youth Advisor

David Casey - Events

Darren Sibraa - State Championships

Melinda Dobson - Administration

Steven Durrington - Development 

Max Orchard - Communications

Isaac Bolderrow-Strange - Youth Advisor