New Umpires
Where to start?
Complete
the Rules of Netball Theory Examination.
It is an online test on the basic rules of the netball game. You must achieve a mark of 70% or higher to pass. Find the test at the Netball Learning Centre.
It is highly recommended that you read a copy of the Rules of Netball
2020 here before undertaking the test. The rule book is also available via the INF Rules of Netball App or in hard copy from Netball Australia here.
You might also find Netball Queensland's Introduction to Umpiring PowerPoint
summary as a good starting point. Note, it opens in a separate
document.
Complete
an introduction to umpiring course. Both Bears and WDNA offer
courses for beginners. The Club will contact all new umpires when course dates
and times are available.
Introduction to Umpiring Course - 31st March at WDNA Clubhouse 6 - 8pm & 17th May 8 - 10am
Make
yourself familiar with the Bears and WDNA Codes of Behaviour and Umpire
Policies.
WDNA Umpiring
Policy and Guidelines
Obtain
a Working with Children Card or Blue Card, if over 18 years of
age. Please contact the Club for assistance.
If you are
interested in umpiring in 2023, please complete this online form HERE
Where to next?
KBNC
Umpire Award
This is a club-based
based award designed to encourage beginner umpires.
WDNA
Umpire Award
The
WDNA Umpire Award is an association-based award designed to encourage beginner
umpires. This Award is only recognised at WDNA and is not a prerequisite
for a National Badge. Club Umpires at this level are developing umpire
skills, techniques and practical application of the Rules. This award is
based on the Netball Australia Umpire Accreditation system which uses a
continuum from basic level to expert execution
The umpire is required to show
developing skills in the following competencies -
·
Basic game management to keep
game moving and maintain player safety on low to average junior matches.
·
Developing positioning and
vision skills.
·
Reactions/timing appropriate
for low to average junior matches.
·
Sometimes recognises and
penalises obvious infringements, both major and minor.
·
Applies "advantage
goal" so as not to disadvantage non-offending team
The
prerequisites for a WDNA Umpire Award -
·
Current
pass mark of 70% or higher in the Rules of Netball Theory Examination. Note, pass
marks are valid for 4 years.
·
Completed a basic umpiring
course.
·
Hold a Working with Children Card
or Blue Card, if over 18 years of
age.
·
Required competencies in a
practical assessment.
This is done following mentoring and games on
high level 11’s and 12’s. Bears arranges this process in conjunction with WDNA. The assessment panel shall consist of
2 Assessors, one of whom must be a Nationally recognised tester.
WDNA Umpire Award Assessment Sheet
WDNA Umpire Award Assessable
Performance Criteria
National C Badge
Umpires are encouraged to continue to work towards their National C Badge. See Experience Umpires section for more information..