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2026 Softball NSW Umpires' Conference

Published Thu 07 May 2026

2026 SNSW Umpires Conference - “Calling Together in 26” will be held at the NSW Rugby League HQ, Dawn Fraser Drive, Homebush on Sunday 7 June with registrations beginning from 8:15am.

This is a day designed for softball umpires and umpire program managers to come together to discuss, listen and learn regardless of level of accreditation or years of experience. A great opportunity to learn from the leading softball umpires in NSW as well as leading experts from a number of other sporting codes.

Several keynote speakers will help develop the knowledge and self-development skills of all participants whilst sharing their own personal stories.

Participants have the opportunity to select from three concurrently run sessions to attend workshops that cater for their specific interests or needs. Led by some the of leading softball umpires in NSW each session will have a different focus built upon the themes of “Focus on Me”, “Being on the Diamond” and “Association Development”.

Cost for the day is $30 per person and includes catered morning tea and lunch. Several Lucky Door prizes will be presented throughout the day.



Day Schedule:

Time Event Speaker
8:15 AM Registration - Tea & Coffee  
8:45 AM Welcome - Outline of the Day David Crowe
9:00 AM Guest Speaker Alan Mantle - Sport Psychologist
10:10 AM Softball NSW Director of Umpiring Krissi Travers
10:40 AM Softball NSW CEO Stuart Clark
BREAK Morning Tea  
11:30 AM

Workshop 1

 
12:15 PM Workshop 2  
BREAK Lunch  
2:00 PM Workshop 3  
2:45 PM Panel Q&A Session - Portfolio Goals
3:45 PM Close  

 

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