Being part of the WA Cricket umpiring family provides the opportunity to become involved in Australia’s favourite sport as an official and anyone one that has a passion for cricket can become an umpire.
Cricket is Australia’s favourite sport and millions enjoy the opportunity to play this great game and rise through its ranks.
It’s a thoroughly rewarding way to enjoy the game from the best seat in the house and it provides the opportunity to learn new skills and make life long friends in cricket.
Benefits of being an Umpire in WA Premier Cricket include:
- Being involved in the sport you love
- Have the best seat in the house to watch cricket
- Opportunity to progress with your umpiring
- Ongoing training and development
- Fellowship
- Attractive match payments
- Membership of the WA Cricket Umpires Association (WACUA) annual fee applies
- Discounted membership of the WACA
Getting Started
WA Cricket provide accreditation, training and development to support you in becoming the best umpire you can be, no matter the competition you umpire in.
Umpire Pre-Season Training 2024: COMING SOON
For further details contact:
- John Sherry - WA Cricket HP Umpire Coordinator
M: 0405 897 815 | E: john.sherry@wacricket.com.au - James Hewitt - WA Cricket Umpire Coach and Talent Specialist
M: 0411 056 598 | E: james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au
Useful Links
- Cricket Umpires Australia
- MCC Laws of Cricket
- MCC Laws of Cricket e-learning
- Cricket Australia Umpiring Pathway
- WA Premier Cricket Rules and Playing Conditions
- Western Australian Cricket Umpires Association
Umpiring Contacts
Name | Position | Contact Number | |
Luke Douglas | WA Cricket Umpire Manager | luke.douglas@wacricket.com.au | 0417 424 166 |
John Sherry | WA Cricket HP Umpire Coordinator | john.sherry@wacricket.com.au | 0405 897 815 |
James Hewitt | WA Cricket Umpire Coach and Talent Specialist | james.hewitt@wacricket.com.au | 0411 056 598 |
Tom Atkinson | WA Cricket Community Cricket Support Services Manager: for Community Cricket Umpiring (Perth Metro) | tom.atkinson@wacricket.com.au | 0419 938 669 |
Andrew Hayes | WA Cricket Area Manager – Country: for Umpiring in regional WA | Andrew.hayes@wacricket.com.au | 0411 056 573 |
Shane Boyle | President: Western Australian Cricket Umpires Association | president@wacua.asn.au | 0421 972 150 |