SWD Umpires
Becoming a certified umpire is a valuable way to deepen your knowledge of the sport, support fair play, and strengthen competition across the Southwest Division. Umpires play an important role in maintaining standards on the green and helping clubs and tournaments run smoothly.
Why Become an Umpire?
Umpiring is not only about officiating matches. It is also about building confidence, improving your understanding of the game, and supporting your club and the wider bowls community.
Develop Expertise
Gain a stronger understanding of the Laws of the Sport, practical officiating procedures, and on-green decision making.
Support Fair Play
Help ensure competitions are played and officiated consistently, professionally, and fairly.
Give Back to the Game
Umpires provide an essential service to clubs, divisions, and tournaments, and help strengthen the sport at every level.
Rules, Laws & Learning
Start with Bowls USA guidance and domestic regulations, then use World Bowls resources to deepen your knowledge of laws, measuring, and umpire development.
Bowls USA Laws & Umpiring
A practical starting point for U.S. bowlers and officials, including information on becoming an umpire, measuring resources, laws of the sport, domestic regulations, and UmpStumpers.
Open Bowls USA Laws & Umpiring →Domestic Regulations
Review the approved domestic regulations used alongside the Laws of the Sport.
Open Domestic Regulations →World Bowls Laws of the Sport
The official World Bowls laws governing the sport internationally.
Open Laws of the Sport →World Bowls Measuring Equipment
Official guidance on equipment and procedures used when measuring and determining shots.
Open Measuring Equipment →World Bowls Umpire Development
Official umpire development materials, including interactive training resources with videos and photographs to support learning.
Open Umpire Development →Reference Library
Additional reference materials, columns, and learning resources for SWD umpires.
Open Reference Library →List of Current Umpires
The list below shows current Southwest Division umpires.
Ongoing Learning
Umpiring knowledge develops over time. Use these resources to keep learning, test your understanding, and stay sharp on practical law and officiating scenarios.
UmpStumpers
A practical and interactive way to test your understanding of the Laws of the Sport and build confidence through regular challenges.
Open UmpStumpers via Bowls USA →The Lawman
Articles and officiating commentary from Bowls Victoria that provide useful scenarios, interpretations, and discussion points for officials.
Open The Lawman →SWD Reference Folder
Access the shared folder for additional umpiring references, columns, and supporting documents.
Open Shared Folder →Scorekeeping Guide
Use the scorecard reference below to review how to complete a lawn bowls scorecard correctly.
Jump to Scorecard Guide →How to Fill Out a Scorecard
Use the guide below as a reference for completing a lawn bowls scorecard correctly.
How to Become an Umpire
The pathway begins with learning the role, reviewing the relevant laws and regulations, and then moving into training, assessment, and practical experience.
Learn the Role
Review Bowls USA umpiring information, domestic regulations, and the Laws of the Sport to understand the role and responsibilities of an umpire.
Build Your Knowledge
Study the official resources on laws, measuring equipment, procedures, and scorekeeping.
Complete Training & Assessment
Follow the applicable accreditation and assessment process for becoming a certified umpire.
Keep Developing
Continue learning through practical experience, refresher resources, UmpStumpers, and articles such as The Lawman.
Interested in Becoming an Umpire?
Send an email request for more information and next steps.
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