Leigh Evans Appoined WBSC Oceania Umpiring Director
27/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Leigh Evans Appoined WBSC Oceania Umpiring Director

WBSC Oceania is pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Evans as WBSC Oceania -Umpiring Director.

Leigh has been a pivotal member of Softball Australia's National Program for over 20 years, holding the NUIC - Technical position (equivalent) since 2008, countless National Championships TCU and Assessor roles, and has provided guidance and leadership to so many Australian umpires. 

As WBSC Oceania – Umpiring Director, Leigh will now be the Oceania representative on the newly formed WBSC Umpiring Commission. Leigh will provide knowledge, guidance and leadership to umpires within the Oceania region and be involved in the future of umpiring in Australia, Oceania, and around the world.

Leigh's international appointments to date:

  • 2023 WBSC U15 Women’s World Cup – TCU
  • 2022 WBSC Open Men's World Cup
  • 2019 WBSC European Olympic Qualifier – DCU
  • 2019 WBSC Certification Clinic - Presenter
  • 2017 WBSC Opens Mens World Cup
  • 2014 ISF Open Women’s World Championship
  • 2013 ISF Open Men’s World Championship
  • 2012 ISF Open Women’s International Series – TCU
  • 2011 ISF Certification Clinic – Presenter
  • 2011 ISF Open Men’s World Championship Qualifier
  • 2009 IF Men’s World Championship
  • 2008 Open Men’s World Championship Qualifier
  • 2005 ISF Junior Men’s World Championship

Congratulations Leigh!