Foster, 15, will be umpiring a host of games at the Pacific School Games in Adelaide from December 3.

The quietly confident Riverina Anglican College student said being chosen to be a part of the games was a dream come true.

“I’m really excited because it’s an international tournament and I’ve always wanted to go to one,” Foster said.

The youngster said umpiring could be a tough gig, but said he had learned to deal with the yelling and screaming directed his way from the sidelines.

“That sort of stuff does happen a lot,” he said.

“Some of it could be hard to deflect but I don’t really listen to it any more.”

On top of his umpiring commitments, Foster  also plays for local club Harlequins, while coaching in the junior ranks.