Umpiring

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

Softball Australia - Umpires Pathway - Explanation of umpire levels

Community Umpire Program 

Level 1 Introductory Umpire Program 

• 8 week training program  
• Code of Conduct & Agreement Form 
• Level 1 Competency Checklist 
• SAL umpire registration & Level 1 accreditation application form 
• Play by the Rules  (click on the “Training” tab to locate “Child Protection” and “harassment and Discrimination” modules) 

Level 2 Umpire Program 

• 2 umpire  system 

Level 3 / 4 Umpire Program 

• 3 umpire system fast pitch

Level 5/6 Umpire Program

Blue Card application/Renewal Link 

UMPIRE ASSESSMENT

Assessors Manual 

Practical Assessment Spreadsheet 

Tournament Umpire Evaluation Program

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

Application to hold / conduct an Umpire Clinic.

Umpire Assessment Checklist 2021

Qld Umpire Pathway- 2021

Junior Umpire (J-Ump) Handbook

Umpire Mentor Program

1. Umpire Development Plan
2. Mentoring Relationship Agreement
3. Mentor Application Form
4. Mentoring Journal

Umpire Activity Log 

WBSC Fast Pitch Umpire Manual 

WBSC Umpire Fitness Testing Protocols 

RULES, ON-LINE EXAMS AND CASEBOOKS 

Official Playing Rules 

Softball Rules Assessment 

Technical Bulletins 

Mechanical Bulletins 

WBSC – Softball 

2022-2025 Fast Pitch softball playing rules 

Softball Bat List 

2021 April Fast Pitch Case Book 

4 Umpire System - Possible Tag Plays

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) Opening soon

Other Events

Murri Women's Tournament Logan City 1-2 June, umpire nomination form comnig soon

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 

QLD Umpires who attended National Championships

Queensland Umpires with Australian Level 6 Accreditation 

Queensland Umpiring Committees from 1978

Umpiring Committee Members

Alan Walsh - State Director

David Casey 

Darren Sibraa 

Melinda Dobson

Steven Durrington 

Rohan Doherty

Max Orchard