How to become an Umpire in South Australia

Interested in becoming an Umpire?

Feel free to chat to any of our Blues around the diamonds or send us an enquiry via our Contact page and we’ll be in touch.

Not sure what to ask just yet?

Softball Australia has some great resources:

Become an Umpire: Softball Australia Umpiring Program Overview

Umpire Accreditation Levels: Softball Australia Levels of Accreditation

Umpiring Pathways: National Umpiring Pathway

Softball Australia National Umpiring Program: Umpiring - Softball Australia

Already a casual umpire and want to make it formal?

Please contact us to find out when the next Greenshirt Training is being run.

Ready to take the next step?

See what is required for Level 1 Accreditation, and then get in contact with us.

Softball Australia Level 1 Introductory Umpire Program

Already accredited?

Make sure your mandatory requirements are up to date.

Working with Children SA: SA.GOV.AU - Apply for a screening check

Integrity: Softball Australia Mandatory Integrity Education Courses and select the ‘Umpires, Technical Officials, Selectors & Scorers’ section to see what courses are required for your level.

Rules: Softball Australia Softball Rules Resources

Softball Australia Umpires Technical Resources: Softball Australia Umpiring Technical

Rules Assessment(s)

Softball Australia 2026 Rules Assessments will open from 12:01am Saturday 21 March 2026 and close 11:59pm Sunday 29 March 2026. Further details and links will follow once the release goes live.

Level 0–1 Umpires, may complete the Basic Rules Assessment to:

maintain their current accreditation, or
be considered for progression to Level 2.

Level 0–1 umpires are also welcome to attempt the Open Rules Assessment if they wish to challenge their rules knowledge. If the required pass mark is not achieved, they may complete the Basic Rules Assessment instead for accreditation purposes.

Level 2 Umpires:

who do not wish to progress may complete the Basic Rules Assessment to maintain their accreditation (every second year).
who wish to progress to the next level must complete the Open Rules Assessment.

Level 3 Umpires and Above

Level 3 and above umpires must complete the Open Rules Assessment to maintain their accreditation.

Umpires seeking progression are required to complete the Open Rules Assessment annually.

Still have questions?

Please email umpires@softballsa.com.au or use our contact form to get in touch.

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