West Perth District Umpires

03/10/2026

WPDUA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2026

The West Perth District Umpires Association (WPDUA) invites all umpires and parents to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting!

Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Emerald Park

The AGM is your opportunity to have your say, vote on important motions and help shape the future of the WPDUA as we head into the 2027 season.

Interested in joining the committee?
Umpires aged 18 and over, along with parents of umpires under 18, are eligible to nominate for committee positions. Please email [email protected] for a nomination form.

Committee nominations close Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Members will also have the opportunity to propose changes to the WPDUA Constitution for consideration at the AGM. All members can vote on motions, regardless of age.
Please email nomination forms to [email protected].

We encourage all members and families to get involved and help make the WPDUA even better!

We look forward to seeing you there.

10/09/2026

08/09/2026

🏆 PFL CLUB UMPIRE OF THE YEAR — LACHLAN COBB

A huge congratulations to Lachlan Cobb, who has been named Club Umpire of the Year by the Perth Football League!

This recognition is awarded by the PFL and acknowledges Lachlan’s outstanding performances and contribution as a club umpire throughout the 2026 season.

It’s fantastic to see one of our WPDUA umpires recognised at league level for his efforts throughout the year.

Congratulations Lachlan on a fantastic achievement! 👏❤️💙

08/09/2026

🏅 LIFE MEMBER INDUCTION — SAM MORNEMENT

Congratulations to Sam Mornement, who has been inducted as a Life Member of the West Perth District Umpires Association!

Life Membership recognises significant service and contribution to the association and is one of the special honours that can be bestowed upon a member of WPDUA.

Sam’s contribution has formed part of the continued growth and strength of our association, and we are delighted to recognise him with Life Membership.

Congratulations Sam on this fantastic achievement! ❤️💙

08/09/2026

🏅 LIFE MEMBER INDUCTION — ETHAN DAVIES

Congratulations to Ethan Davies, who has been inducted as a Life Member of the West Perth District Umpires Association!

Life Membership is a special recognition within our association, acknowledging an individual’s significant contribution and commitment to WPDUA over an extended period.

Ethan joins a proud group of people whose involvement has helped shape our association and umpiring community.

Congratulations Ethan on this fantastic and well-deserved honour! ❤️💙

08/09/2026

🏆 MERRIGAN MEDAL — KAVANAGH WILD

Congratulations to Kavanagh Wild, winner of the 2026 Merrigan Medal for Field Umpire of the Year!

The Merrigan Medal recognises the field umpire who has excelled across all facets of their umpiring throughout the season.

Kavanagh’s performances and commitment across the year have seen him produce an outstanding 2026 season, earning the association’s top honour for a field umpire.

Congratulations Kavanagh on a fantastic achievement! 🏅👏

08/09/2026

🏆 JAMES HAYWOOD BOUNDARY UMPIRE OF THE YEAR — LAUCHLAN CLAYTON

Congratulations to Lauchlan Clayton, the 2026 James Haywood Boundary Umpire of the Year!

This award recognises a boundary umpire who has excelled across all facets of their umpiring throughout the season.

Lauchlan’s performances, development and commitment across 2026 have seen him produce an outstanding season and earn this year’s top honour for our boundary umpiring group.

Congratulations Lauchlan! 👏

08/09/2026

🏆 PHIL PRYCE GOAL UMPIRE OF THE YEAR — REID MCLOUGHLIN

Congratulations to Reid McLoughlin, the 2026 Phil Pryce Goal Umpire of the Year!

The Phil Pryce Goal Umpire of the Year recognises a goal umpire who has excelled across all facets of their umpiring throughout the season.

Reid’s performances and commitment throughout 2026 have earned him this year’s honour and capped off an outstanding season between the sticks.

Congratulations Reid! 👏

08/09/2026

🏆 WA FOOTBALL GOLDEN WHISTLE AWARD — COOPER SHEPPERBOTTOM

A huge congratulations to Cooper Shepperbottom, our 2026 WA Football Golden Whistle Award winner!

The Golden Whistle recognises an umpire who demonstrates a high level of professionalism, commitment and performance while also helping those around them to improve.

Cooper has embodied these qualities throughout the season, continuing to progress his own umpiring while contributing positively to the development of his fellow umpires both at training and on game day.

A thoroughly deserved recognition. Congratulations Cooper! 🏆👏

08/09/2026

🏆 DAVE “DICKO” DICKSON SERVICE AWARD — ROBYN SPOCTER

Congratulations to Robyn Spocter, recipient of the 2026 Dave “Dicko” Dickson Service Award!

This award recognises a member who has gone well above and beyond in their contribution to the West Perth District Umpires Association.

The strength of WPDUA relies on the people who continually give their time and effort to support our umpires and our wider association. Robyn’s contribution throughout the year is greatly appreciated and has made a genuine difference to our umpiring community.

Thank you Robyn, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! ❤️💙