The Aspiring Female Umpire Development Programme commenced during the 2021-22 season and provides development opportunities to female umpires and bridges the gap between community cricket appointments and domestic cricket appointments.

Congratulations to the following umpires who were selected for the 2022-23 Aspiring Female Umpire Development Programme!

Latest News

2023-24 Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund initiatives

Thursday 03 August 2023, 11:30 pm

New Zealand Cricket are delighted to be supporting fourteen (14) initiatives through the Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund this cricket season

2023-24 Aspiring Female Umpire intake announced

Thursday 03 August 2023, 09:00 am

New Zealand Cricket is excited to announce ten (10) successful candidates in the 2023-24 intake of the Aspiring Female Umpire Programme (AFUP), including six returning from last season.

Inaugural Māori National Tournament providing a pathway for wāhine

Thursday 20 July 2023, 01:45 pm

An inaugural Māori Women’s National Tournament is set to be held in Hastings this year.