AFL Finals Week 1

Finals Week 3

The NUA would like to congratulate the following umpires for reaching the Division 3 Grand Finals on Saturday @ Epping Recreation Reserve, as announced on Wednesday night:

A Grade - Hurstbridge vs Parkside

Field

R. Yin, G. Smith, J. Williamson
Em: T. Lehmann-Kay*

Boundary

D.Smith**, J. Lewis, N. Lane

Goal

M. Edwards, P. Evans

B Grade - Reservoir vs South Morang

Field

D. Fitzpatrick, A. Mills
Em: N. Jowett

Boundary

T. Martin, R. Branham

Goal

B. Moore, P. Howard


Enjoy the Grand Final Experience and represent the 'yellow shirts' with pride!

**Dylan Smith replaces Tom Skinner
*Troy Lehmann-Kay replaces Gary Tyley

Left behind in the mens rooms at garvey last night -

2 toilet bags, one dark blue tartan, one light brown/tan
1 "supermarket" bag containing XXL fluro work top and towel

Tony Mahony has them - 0413372004

The NUA Executive invites all current and past umpires, and also our esteemed Life Members to the announcement of the 2010 Division 1 and Division 2 Grand Final Panels, which will occur after training on Wednesday 8 Sep, in the rooms at the Garvey Oval at Parade College.

Roast beef rolls and finger foods will be served at no cost, with drinks available at normal bar prices.

A reminder also that Division 3 Grand Final Panels will be announced tomorrow night, Wednesday 1 Sep.

Bookings are now being taken for the NUA Senior Presentation Night to be held on Friday October 1 at Greensborough RSL (Main Rd, Greensborough).

Tickets will be $30, which will include a 3-course meal.

Tables will be a Maximum of 10.

The Senior Presentation Night is the final formal celebration of the 2010 NFL Season for Umpires and provides Grand Final panel umpires from all three divisions with a pictorial memory of the day. In addition, the prestigous AFL Victoria Golden Whistle is awarded.

We welcome umpires' families and friends, along with past and Life Members of the Association to attend and share the evening.

Dress Code for the Event is Formal/After 5 Wear.

See a Member of Exec ASAP to pay for your seat.

Please advise if you have specific dietary requirements/allergies which we need to alert the venue about.

The NUA Executive is concerned at the increasing trend on the field and recent media attention being placed on cases of umpire abuse in the football community.

With Junior Finals commencing and Senior Finals approaching, the inherent pressure on the field will dramatically increase.

The NUA Executive strongly support a ZERO tolerance approach to umpire abuse of any kind.

Look your best for the finals !!

We are offering $5 off all of our off field clothing - white or navy polos now $25, track suit tops now $45 and track suit bottoms $35.

We have every size in stock at the moment - see Josh Forner or Dylan Smith after training.

All members wanting to attend the Albury trip in 2010 (October 7, 8 & 9) MUST have their initial $50 deposit in by Wednesday, July 28. If your deposit is not available by this time, your name will be taken from the list, and you will not be permitted to attend.

Please send any further enquiries to social@umpires.org.au - or seek out Russ Yin, Josh Forner or Dylan Smith at training.

A list of potential attendees is available by clicking 'read more'

All umpires who feel the need for the support of an advocate at the NFL Tribunal need to contact Tony Mahony on 0413 372 004 by 7.00pm on the Sunday night following their report. Any requests received after this time cannot be guaranteed support at the tribunal.

There is a panel of six experienced umpires who have volunteered their time to provide this service for NUA members.