Officials
Netball East and the County Netball Associations run Officiating courses for Beginner, C Award and B Award. Course dates and details can be obtained by clicking here. To obtain more details please contact your County Umpiring Secretary find their contact details by clicking here.
Tables Officials course 2009- click here for full course details
B Award Course 2009- click here for full course details
Beginner course 2009- click here for full course details
To see the officiating pathway click here.
County Sports Partnerships run generic courses suitable for all sports officials. These include first aid and safeguarding and child protection. Click here for more details.
All England Netball Association
BEGINNER AWARD UMPIRE COURSE INFORMATION DETAILS
AIM
• To introduce the rudiments of umpiring a Netball match at junior or inexperienced player level in club or school environment.
OUTCOME
• To have knowledge of basic rules of the game.
• To identify obvious infringements of the rules.
• To apply correct use of voice, whistle and terminology.
• To be aware of correct positioning.
• To keep an accurate scorecard and call the score.
• To identify the requirements for the EN Beginner Award.
• Prepare candidates for test.
Test – from course- candidates need to gain experience on proper match play and then apply to either be tested for the Beginner Award or to attend the Netball Europe ‘C’ Award course. To apply for a course or a test application please contact your County Umpiring Secretary. Click here to contact your Counties Umpiring Secretary.
All England Netball Association
‘C’ AWARD UMPIRE COURSE INFORMATION DETAILS
AIM
• To prepare umpires with knowledge of rules and umpires competencies to umpire at average adult club level.
OUTCOMES
To be able to apply the rules and control the game by:
• Penalising correctly obvious infringements of the rules
• Correct use of the whistle, voice and terminology
• Positioning and movement
• Appearance and manner
• Keep a correct scorecard and call the score
To identify the requirements for the ‘C’ Award to include competencies to prepare candidates for test
Test- candidates need to gain experience on proper match play and then apply to be tested for the ‘C’ award. To apply for a test applications please contact your County Umpiring Secretary. Click here to contact your Counties Umpiring Secretary.
All England Netball Association
‘B’ AWARD UMPIRE COURSE INFORMATION DETAILS
AIM
• To prepare ‘C’ umpires with knowledge of rules and umpires competencies to umpire at good club, county or national level.
OUTCOMES
• To be able to apply the rules and control the game by.
• Controlling a high proportion of infringements in their obvious line of vision and to demonstrate some ability to see and control faults in off-the-ball situations.
• Using accurate terminology, effective communication, together with sensible use of advantage.
• To identify the requirements for the ‘B’ award test.
• To prepare candidates for assessment and test.
Test- pre assessment required prior to putting in application for ‘B’ Award. Contact the Regional Officials Chair for details officiating@netballeast.org.uk.
All England Netball Association
‘A’ AWARD UMPIRE COURSE INFORMATION DETAILS
AIM
• To gain a clearer insight into technical aspects of umpiring, including rules interpretations.
• To develop their observations, concentration and communication skills including clearer insight into umpire protocols.
• To gain a clearer insight into technical aspects of umpiring, including rules interpretations on obstruction, contact, advantage and umpire protocols.
Course organisation: National (England Netball)
