vision testing umpires

[CQTiger]

Dont let the subject title fool you I am NOT having a go at umpires being blind, simply asking the question is there a visual standard for umpires and is it compulsory for the top level umpires to undergo strict vision testing including peripheral testing. If so what are the standards or where can I find them. As an optometrist and an umpire I know our grade has no such requirements but I would think the top level would.

 

[dylza]

Sympathy Post.

No there is no visual testing. You get to the top via seeing all, don't let the idea that the AFL decided to put 30 random blokes that could run a bit on the AFUA list.

 

[Bourne]

Dont let the subject title fool you I am NOT having a go at umpires being blind, simply asking the question is there a visual standard for umpires and is it compulsory for the top level umpires to undergo strict vision testing including peripheral testing. If so what are the standards or where can I find them. As an optometrist and an umpire I know our grade has no such requirements but I would think the top level would.

I listened to a talk from the Giesch himself at a local umpire training last week and he said that as part of the trialling process and before umpires are offered an AFL contract, they are subject to eye examinations

 

[the good maggot]

Correct.

 

[dylza]

I listened to a talk from the Giesch himself at a local umpire training last week and he said that as part of the trialling process and before umpires are offered an AFL contract, they are subject to eye examinations

I'm telling you as a fact, there is no vision testing. The only thing thats close to a visual test is when you complete a medical and read out the chart on the wall

 

[the good maggot]

I'm telling you as a fact, there is no vision testing. The only thing thats close to a visual test is when you complete a medical and read out the chart on the wall

i.e. Vision test.

 

[dylza]

i.e. Vision test.

The opening post was suggesting peripheral testing under strict circumstances as if it is a deterrent to be on the AFUA list.

 

[CQTiger]

The opening post was suggesting peripheral testing under strict circumstances as if it is a deterrent to be on the AFUA list.

I was suggesting if there was a more thorough testing procedure including peripheral vision testing. Blind freddy can bluff his way through reading a chart at the end of the doctors surgery.
The vision standards for driving a private motor vehicle compared to a B double truck compared with a 747 jumbo are all different with different facets including dist/near peripheral and color testing depending on the level of responsibility etc. IMHO at the top level of AFL umpiring I would expect the visual standard to be at level of a pilot.

 

[dylza]

I was suggesting if there was a more thorough testing procedure including peripheral vision testing. Blind freddy can bluff his way through reading a chart at the end of the doctors surgery.
The vision standards for driving a private motor vehicle compared to a B double truck compared with a 747 jumbo are all different with different facets including dist/near peripheral and color testing depending on the level of responsibility etc. IMHO at the top level of AFL umpiring I would expect the visual standard to be at level of a pilot.

Why?

Umpires pay about 95% of their decisions when the players are between 15-20m in front of them and if they struggle to differentiate what the different colours are, you would question why they are there.

The other 5% would be off the ball from a distance of no greater than 80m and anyone with a normal eye sight could spot an infringement occur.

And looking for those little fingers in scrimmages looking for pressure points they would really just have to rely on the cameras to pick that up as they pick up anything really.

I believe you're trying to troll. Or just really unrealistic

 

[Dennis]

I wonder if this St Kilda bloke had an eye test?

 

[CQTiger]

I believe you're trying to troll. Or just really unrealistic

Are you serious all I asked from a professional point of view is do top level umpires have eye tests and if so what level vision do they require.

 

[dylza]

Are you serious all I asked from a professional point of view is do top level umpires have eye tests and if so what level vision do they require.

Sorry if you are not trolling then it's a completely silly question/idea

Reasons stated above.