Events

Join us to celebrate the VFUA's night of nights with the much anticipated 2026 Annual Ball! Returning to Rydges Melbourne, we can't wait to celebrate with our VFUA members and guests on Thursday 24 September 2026.   Tickets are $165.00 per person, including a three course dinner and four hour beverage package with a cocktail on arrival. Guests should dress to impress in formal attire and prepare to cut loose on the dancefloor!   Please purchase your tickets and submit your table seating request forms by Thursday 10 September 2026 4:00pm. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate another fantastic season of State League umpiring!   Please submit your table seating requests here.   IMPORTANT Please note that running non-members are not permitted to attend the VFUA Annual Ball, even as a guest of a member. Any tickets purchased in violation of this policy will be refunded minus a $10 administration fee. Members appointed to the AFLW umpiring panel are strongly encouraged to set their unavailability in accordance with their intention to attend the VFUA Annual Ball. Refunds will only be granted upon written request from umpires appointed to matches on Thursday 24 September 2026 only.

Keep the party going after the final siren at the VFL Grand Final After Party! Just a short walk from Ikon Park, join us at Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club on Sunday 20 September from 6:00pm to celebrate the Talent League, VFLW and VFL Grand Final umpires and the conclusion of the 2026 season. Your ticket includes dinner catered by Roadhouse Barbeque and your first standard drink on arrival. Tickets are available for sale on the night, but pre-orders are encouraged to save time at the door. Partners, friends and family are all welcome and encouraged to join us. We look forward to seeing you there!