Stage 1
Explore junior umpiring learning
Use the introductory learning if you are supporting junior cricket or testing your interest.
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Cricket umpire.
Begin with junior learning or Community Umpiring Certification, then progress through representative learning and appointments.
Sources checkedReviewed 9 Aug 2026
Begin with junior learning or Community Umpiring Certification, then progress through representative learning and appointments.
Your route
One stage at a time.
- 01
- 02
Stage 2
Complete Community Umpiring Certification
This is the stated first certification stop for a new umpire.
- 03
Stage 3
Gain match experience
Work with your club, association or State and Territory staff to access appointments and support.
- 04
Stage 4
Progress to representative learning
Representative Umpiring Certification is the next learning step after Community certification.
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Sources checkedReviewed 9 Aug 2026
Sources
- PlayCricket Learn for umpires ↗Pathway stages and qualification sequence.
- Cricket Australia official website ↗Official governing-body route evidence reviewed for this local pathway.
- PlayCricket Learn — Coaches ↗Official governing-body route evidence reviewed for this local pathway.
- PlayCricket Learn — Umpires ↗Official governing-body route evidence reviewed for this local pathway.
- Australian umpire development ↗Official governing-body route evidence reviewed for this local pathway.
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