Hi Everyone,

Please see minutes of 2025 AGM here: SFNLUA AGM Minutes 2025

Cheers, SFNLUA Committee

Hi Everyone,

Our last social event (prior to the Presentation Night) will be dinner and drinks at the Dingley International from 7 pm this Saturday, September 23.

Commencing at 7 pm, come for meal or just a drink and lets talk all things footy including SFNL finals with AFL on the big screen.

Hope to see you there.

SFNLUA Committee

Hi Everyone,

If you would like to attend the 2025 SFNLUA Presentation night, please follow this link.

The event will be held at the Sandown Park Greyhound Racing Club from 7 pm on Thursday September 18.

All bookings must be made by Sunday Sept 14.

Cheers,

SFNLUA Committee

Hi Everyone,

As mentioned at training last night, the SFNLUA has organised a mental health awareness session for Wednesday August 6 after training.

The session will be run by Outside the Locker Room

OTLR focuses on providing critical education for mental health and other social issues, while also providing education for communities to build mental health literacy skills to increase and maintain their positive mental wellbeing.

Most of us are impacted by mental health through families, friends, or colleagues and we often have our own challenges. This has become a serious issue in society and there are ways we can monitor and improve our own mental health and that of those close to us.

Please come along to this session after training. We will provide a bbq and a drink for all prior to the session and there will be access to resources available ongoing afterwards.

Please note that this is not compulsory and attending is not a sign that you have mental health issues, it is a sign that you are interested in being able to recognise and deal with them should they arise.

Please bring any family members or friends you feel may benefit from this session.

Cheers, SFNLUA Committee

The SFNLUA supports TAC Road Safety Round in 2025.

All umpires and our families are encouraged to be mindful of the following key areas where the wrong decisions or approach could have dramatic or fatal consequences.

Speeding – If you speed, anytime, it could be game over. Do the right thing by everyone and slow down.
Distractions – Leave your phone away and/or put it on silent mode when driving. If you are a passenger and the driver is on the phone the wrong way, let them know that they are doing the wrong thing
Drink Driving – if you have a drink after the game or anywhere else, don’t drive! Plan ahead, have a designated driver planned if you are planning on having a few drinks
Driving Tired – Avoid driving when you would normally be driving, take a power nap if you are drowsy Vehicle Safety – Check howsafeisyourcar.com.au before buying a car
Learner Drivers – Make sure you get at least 120 hours practice in all conditions

Cheers, SNFLUA Committee

Hi Everyone,

Please see some great info here re a July school holiday development programs.

This is available for Senior and Junior umpires with 2-4 yrs experience.

If you are interested, please register as per below

Thanks, SFNLUA Committee

AFLVIC – Community Umpire Development Days 2025 (1).pdf

Hi Everyone,

We have a change of venue this year to celebrate our umpiring achievements, dedication and hard work over the 2025 season. Our venue will be the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, one of the SFNL’s major sponsors. We will be coming together on a Thursday night, 18 September, a few days before the Division 1 Men’s Grand Final. Please reserve this date in your calendars.

The Presentation Night will coincide with a Greyhound Racing meeting at the Club, which means full catering will be available with member access to a full banquet buffet menu. We will also have a separate room, bar and stage for the night.

As a reminder, your admittance for the night is free and included in your Association membership. It should be a great night and something different from past years. Everyone is welcome.

We will send out an invitation to you over the coming weeks

Cheers, Mark

Hi Everyone.

The next social function will be dinner and drinks at the Dingley International Sports Bar on Saturday June 14.

Time: 7 pm

Dingley International Sports Bar

Footy will be on the big screens

Come for dinner or just a drink

Cheers

SFNLUA Committee