Become an Umpire

Have you ever considered the benefits of becoming an umpire? We have! 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.
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There are many opportunities to become involved as an umpire in Netball, with clear pathways and support structures available for those aspiring to officiate at the highest level.

To start your umpiring journey today, contact your contact: Hoggiesnetball@gmail.com


Click here to learn more about the   Online Section 1 Theory Exam

Click here to learn more about the   Online Level One Umpire’s Course 

Click here to learn more about   Umpire Accreditation 
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Click here to learn more about the   High Performance Umpire Pathway

Community Umpire Toolkit.....

The Community Umpire Toolkit is a resource designed to assist umpire convenors and umpire coaches (umpire educators) to teach the rules of netball in a fun and interactive way. The toolkit provides nationally developed, contemporary resources aimed at supporting and complementing existing introductory or beginner umpiring programs and initiatives. The Community Umpire Toolkit provides many opportunities to incorporate the activities into existing programs or develop an introduction to the umpiring program for the first time.
What’s inside the Community Umpire Toolkit? 

Starter Guide
A step-by-step guide on how to utilise the Community Umpire Toolkit, including tips and suggestions on how to implement a beginner or introductory umpiring program. 

 Activity Cards
The Community Umpire Toolkit contains a collection of activity cards for use within existing introductory or beginner umpiring programs.

Getting Started – Activities aimed at the basics regarding pre-match responsibilities, areas of control and the tools of the trade.
Rules in Action – Activities to introduce the fundamental rules of netball.
Umpiring techniques – Activities to develop umpiring techniques of position, vision and timing, penalising infringements, awarding penalties and basic hand signals.