The Wimmera River Parkrun is holding an Outrun the Ump themed day on Saturday one week out from the Wimmera Football Netball League and Horsham District Football League season openers.
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The event is exactly like normal Parkrun, except there will be football umpires from the region racing in the event wearing their green attire.
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Participants of all abilities are encouraged to come down for a walk, jog, or run and pick out an umpire to keep up with or outrun.
Wimmera-Mallee umpires director and head coach Cameron Pickering said that the event is a "great concept".
"This is a great way for umpires to promote the health and social benefits of umpiring, whilst having a run themselves," he said.
The day also provides an opportunity for those looking at trying umpiring to speak face-to-face with current umpires.
According to Pickering, the region's umpires are going through their final preparations ahead of the season but are still looking for new members.
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He urged anyone interested in umpiring or seeking more information about Outrun the Ump to give him a call on 0428922589.
"It's not too late," he said.
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Matt Hughes
Matt is a sports journalist at The Standard.
Matt is a sports journalist at The Standard.
