Umpiring

Red Award

Red Award is an introductory theory based course. The course is run for those turning 12 years and over and is run during the netball season. The course consists of 3-4 theory based sessions to learn the rules with an experienced umpire.

Requirements: Official Rules of Netball

Blue Award

Blue Award is held during a practice gala day where the umpires are instructed and coached on the court with basic umpiring knowledge.

Requirements: Whistle and a willingness to learn

White Award

White Award is the progression from the Blue Award. Umpires start umpiring on competition games on Saturdays. They have a mentor with them to provide support and coaching whilst they are umpiring.

A minimum of 4 games are umpired to achieve White Award

Green Award

Green Award is achieved by umpiring on junior B/C games recognising and calling sanctions such as stepping, contact, obstruction and the appropriate infringement, control of centre pass, loud audible whistle and voice, basic hand signals, good control of game and knowledge of general rules. Gaining your Green Award is based on skills and experience.

Requirements: 70% Pass in the Rules of Netball Theory Exam

Gold Award

Gold Award Senior B/C game umpiring where the umpire needs to demonstrate the same requirements as in the Green Award at a more senior level of play. Gaining your Gold Award is based no skills and experience.

Requirements: 70% Pass in the Rules of Netball Theory Exam & Foundation Umpire Online Course

NATIONAL C

NATIONAL C is the first entry level badge on the national umpiring badge system and has a prerequisite of Level 1 Accreditation and a pass of 70% in Theory 1 Exam

NATIONAL B

NATIONAL B is the next level badge to the national umpiring badge system and has a prerequisite of a pass of 80% in Theory 1 Exam.

NATIONAL A

NATIONAL A is then the next level badge to the national umpiring badge system and has a prerequisite of Level 2 Accreditation and a pass of 90% in Theory 1 Exam.