In what is an extraordinary achievement, TIO Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Umpire Kathryn Flynn will be celebrated her 400th Men’s Premier League boundary game In the Round 14 match between Darwin Buffaloes & the Nightcliff Tigers in the Men’s Premier League @TIO Stadium
Quietly spoken and modest but always prepared to enjoy a social event, Kathryn started boundary umpiring on the 15th October 2000 and went on to make her Men’s Premier League debut on the 19th January 2003. She has gained Life Membership with NTFL Umpire Association in 2010 and also AFLNT Life Membership in 2011/12.
In recent years with the return of NTFL Representative Match Kathryn was on the boundary for the Women’s Rep Game in 2022 & 2024.
NTFL Umpire Association
2003/4 – 2009/10 Treasurer
2010/11 Vice President
2011/12 Vice President
2012/13 Committee
2017/18 Vice President
Kathryn also won the Michael Simpson Award (Best Boundary Umpire) in 2010 and 2 Most Improved boundary awards (2001/02 and 2003/04).
Article and Images courtesy of the Northern Territory Football League Umpires Association.