1. CLAREMONT DISTRICT PARENT MENTOR UMPIREP PROGRAM INFORMATION NIGHT

2. AGENDA Program Background Role of the Parent Mentor Modified Rules Flowcharts

3. PROGRAM BACKGROUND Introduced in 2010 to the year 4 & 5 age groups In 2011 implemented throughout all modified age groups Strategy to maintain umpires with in the district To provide mentoring to 1 st and 2 nd year umpires to assist their development To provide support to umpires in the football environment.

4. PARENT MENTOR UMPIRE PROGRAM Objective: To provide support to umpires and make them feel comfortable Provide feedback to umpires to assist their development Engage more parents in the role of the umpire Assist in the retention of umpires

5. PARENT MENTOR UMPIRE PROGRAM The program: All modified age groups year 4 to 7. Each team will nominate a parent mentor for the year The home team will supply the mentor for the game Parent Mentor will have a bib to be recognized Parent Mentor only allowed on ground during intervals Provide feedback at ¼, ½, ¾ breaks Approaches Team manager any issues with any parents etc.