UMPIRING is a tough job in itself, let alone being a female umpire in a male-dominated sport.

But Sunraysia Football Umpires Association's Hayley Breewel has never let the "scary times" and stigma get in the way of her passion for the field of umpiring.

In her new role as the SFUA women's and girls' umpire liaison, Breewel said she aimed to be an advocate and create a more positive environment f...