Steps to becoming an umpire:
1. Complete Foundation Umpire Education Course
2. Complete Rules of Netball Exam (70% pass)
3. Undertake practical coaching/mentoring with your club/association
Umpiring provides you so much more than just the ability to officiate the rules of the game. It can make you feel:
- Connected – Umpiring is a great way to make friends for life and be an integral part of the vibrant netball community.
- Respected – Umpires provide the opportunity for everyone to play the game in a safe, fair and enjoyable environment. Umpiring also develops skills that can be used for life: communication, resilience and leadership just to name a few!
- Energised – Umpiring lets you experience the thrill of the game, contributes towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and offers a pathway to participate in the sport at the highest level.
There are many opportunities to become involved as an umpire in Netball, with clear pathways and support structures.