It is a compulsory requirement for all Southern Football Netball League Field, Boundary and Goal Umpires who are turning 18 years of age anytime during the football season 18, or older, to have a valid Working With Children Check (WWC).
Please see this video
that provides an overview of its importance to all Umpires
Please note that a WWC Check is valid for 5 years.
To simplify the process, you can now apply for the Working With Children Check online:
Working with Children Check | vic.gov.au
The WWC process is free if you nominate yourself as a volunteer and note the sponsoring organisation as the Southern Football and Netball League. When you do this, it will ask for contact details
Please follow these steps:
- When applying, select ‘Volunteer’, as this application carries no fee. So that we can confirm that the WWC Check has been completed and approved, when completing the online application, please provide email address info@sfnl.com.au and postal address PO Box 1018 Moorabbin Vic 3189
When you have completed your online application, you will be sent an email of confirmation.
Please make sure your WWC details are added when you register or updated via OfficialsHQ/PlayHQ