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.
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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.
Umpire Levels of Accreditation
Form for new accreditations or renewing a current accreditation click here
Softball Australia - Umpires Pathway - Explanation of umpire levels
Level 1 Introductory Umpire Program
- 8 week training program
- Code of Conduct & Agreement Form
- Level 1 Competency Checklist
- Level 1 accreditation application form
- Play by the Rules (click on the “Training” tab to locate “Child Protection” and “harassment and Discrimination” modules)
Blue Card application/Renewal Link
UMPIRE ASSESSMENT
Queensland Umpiring Program Online Education Modules
The Committee has created an online umpiring educational module program. The modules are a mixture of required and elective topics that teach fundamentals skills of umpiring using video examples, animation and knowledge-based training.
District Association Umpire Coordinator Role
Junior Umpire (J-Ump) Handbook
WBSC Umpire Fitness Testing Protocols
RULES, ON-LINE EXAMS AND CASEBOOKS
Official Playing Rules and Case book
2025 Championship information for Umpires
State Championships
Application to Umpire at SQI State Championships (Under 18, Open Women and Open Men) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaXqbiwtWgwGne5aoPDWIpt7XkLmEoOc5ekdeQCZCNR9qdVA/viewform
Other Events
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
State Championship Ground Rules April 2025
Official WBSC approved softball bats list
Venues and Dates
2026 State Championships
Tournament Management crews and umpires will be notified when they become available.
Combined Under 14 Girls & Boys – Toowoomba 10-12 April
Combined Under 16 Girls & Boys – Ipswich 8-10 May
Open Women – Redlands 4-6 September
Combined Under 18 Men & Women – Caboolture 19-21 September
Open Men – Redlands 9-11 October
QLD Umpire State Championship Appointments
| 1968 | 1982 | 1988 | 1999 | 2005 | 2011 | 2017 |
| 1971 | 1983 | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 | 2012 | 2018 |
| 1977 | 1984 | 1995 | 2001 | 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
Mindy Dobson - Administration
Steven Durrington - Development
Max Orchard - Communications
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