28/05/2026
WA Umpires Update
Umpires Report – June
June is shaping up to be a busy and valuable month for umpire development, with strong opportunities across metropolitan, regional, and interstate programs. The focus continues to be on building consistency, exposing umpires to higher-level competition, and supporting regional growth.
Bayswater Morley Tournament - A crew of 10 umpires recently supported the Bayswater Morley Tournament - Dale Kaimoana TCU, Angelo Amara, Bart Lethlean, Jamie Maclean, Dylan Cutiar
Warren Mitchell, Nat Watt, Stewart Baker, Kyle Ahul, Shanni Watt.
The professionalism displayed across the weekend was excellent, with strong communication, positioning, and teamwork evident throughout.
Grand Final Appointments
Division 1
Plate: Dale Kaimoana 1st Base: Angelo Amara 3rd Base: Kyle Auhl
Division 2
Plate: Nat Watt 1st Base: Dylan Cutiar 3rd Base: Shanni Watt
Geraldton June Carnival May 29th - June 1st
A new umpire structure will be implemented for the Geraldton Carnival, with a strong group of umpires travelling to support the weekend. The emphasis will be on enjoyment, confidence building, and in a supportive environment.
Karratha Carnival – Dampier June 5-7th
The Karratha regional carnival continues to be an important opportunity for local umpires to showcase and develop their skills in a competitive setting. Dale will be attending to assist with umpire development, mentoring, and supporting consistent game standards across the weekend.
Singapore Tour – Vikings Softball June 12-14th
There has been a strong response from umpires, and I look forward to working with the 10 umpires who have already expressed interest in assisting with the Singapore series at Vikings. This event will see U16 and U18 local teams compete against 2 visiting Singapore side, providing another strong development opportunity for umpires to gain experience in higher-tempo, international-style match play.
Northern Territory Championships – Darwin June 19-21st
Western Australia will be represented by five umpires at the Northern Territory State Championships in Darwin with Dale Kaimoana, Tasma Sims, Rikaya Forster, Kyle Auhl, Lachlan Ellis.
This tour provides a valuable development opportunity, particularly for emerging umpires, offering exposure to interstate travel, tournament structure, and high-performance officiating environments. These experiences remain an important step in the pathway toward Nationals representation.
