Umpires
Umpiring within Australia
Petanque Australia (PA) is committed to effective governance of the sport of petanque in Australia.
PA is committed to supporting the development of the Umpires at the club, state league and national levels.
PA has developed and provides a number of policies, rules, regulations, procedures, forms, guides and tools to assist PA umpires to confidently complete their duties.
To ensure umpire development, PA has developed a set of programs to assist umpires to develop confidence and competence.
To consolidate any training, PA is also focused on developing the mentoring skills of its Board members to assist club, league and national umpires.
Umpire's Rules & Regulations
PA is committed to developing and maintaining the highest standards of sports and business governance.
This commitment is consistent with its recognition as a National Sporting Organisation and meeting the ASC Sporting Governance Guidelines.
Policies, Rules, Regulations, Procedures, Forms, Guides and/or Tools have been developed to guide PA accredited umpires of member clubs and state leagues, in their monitoring of compliance of players with the rules of the sport of pétanque.
Umpire Development
PA has created a learning pathway for umpires in our sport.
Accredited PA umpires conduct practice sessions to develop players' knowledge and understanding of the rules of the sport.
They also monitor and manage the application of the rules of the sport during club events.
Courses are available to develop umpires at the club, state and national levels. Follow the link for information about our Umpire Pathways and their development programs.
Becoming a PA Accredited Umpire
To ensure consistency of standards applied to umpiring in the sport of petanque, PA is developing a pathway for the development of umpires.
PA defines umpires as follows:
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Level 1: Club Umpire
Level 2: State Umpire
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Level 3: National Umpire
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Level 4: Confederation Umpire
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Level 5: International Umpire
The PA Umpires Commission has developed a series of workshops and examinations for Levels 1-3. Umpire examination applicants must be physically fit and have good eyesight as prerequisites for sitting a Club, State, National, Confederation & International umpire examination.
Development and accreditation for Level 4 and 5 are managed by the international petanque federation - FIPJP.
For opportunities to qualify as a PA Umpire, contact your club, your State Umpire Manager or the Umpires Commission.
Level 1 - Club Umpire
Any senior, financial, PA licensed player can apply to become a Level 1 (Club) Umpire by forwarding a written application to their respective State Umpire Manager.
After passing the required oral, written and practical examinations, successful umpire applicants will be classed as Level 1 (Club) Umpires and be authorised to umpire in Club events and assist in State League events.
Level 2 - State Umpire
After completing 1 full year as an active Level 1 (Club) Umpire, an umpire may apply to sit the Level 2 (State) Umpire examination, which will be conducted by the State Director of Umpiring.
Level 3 - National Umpire
Upon recommendation from a State Director of Umpiring and after completing 1 year as an active Level 2 (State) Umpire, an umpire can apply to sit the Level 3 (National) Umpire examination, which will be conducted by the Umpires Commission.
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