Why Umpire?
Umpires are ESSENTIAL for the game of netball to be played. They ensure the game is played in a SAFE, FAIR and FUN environment.
Umpires develop valuable life skills such as:
- Communication
- Responsibility & Leadership
- Confidence
- Decision Making
- Resilience
- Coach-ability (ability to take on and apply feedback)
When you umpire, you become part of a team and the umpiring community. It’s a great way to:
- Make friends and provide support to each other
- Stay fit and healthy
- Stay involved in netball even if you’re not playing
- Create a pathway to umpiring at Association level, State level and beyond
- Earn money – payment depends on your age, experience, and badge level
Becoming an Umpire
Pre-requisites
- An enthusiasm for netball umpiring!
- Must be turning 14 or older that season (adults welcome!)
- Current Netball NSW membership (free for non-players)
- Completion of online Foundation Umpire Course
- Pass the Rules of Netball Theory Exam online (70% or above)
Training and Support
- Pre-season practical training sessions
- Umpire Development Program (UDP) participation
- Mentorship throughout the program
- Ongoing support after UDP completion
Ready to Start?
Contact our NER Umpire Convenor, Jacqui Hoggan, at netball.umpires@ner.org.au
Returning Umpires/Mentors
If you have previous umpiring or mentoring experience, we’d love to have you join Team White! Email netball.umpires@ner.org.au with your:
- Name and contact details
- Umpiring/mentoring history
- Last accreditation level
Umpiring Opportunities
NER provides umpires for:
- ERNA Winter Day Competition (April-September)
- ERNA Spring Night Competition (October-December)
- Gala Days (throughout the season)
- Representative carnivals
- Junior/Senior State Championship weekends
- Summer Series netball
- Other Netball NSW competitions
Umpire Uniform & Equipment
Uniform
- White Shirt
- White or black Skirt/Skort/Shorts
- White umpires jacket
- Suitable footwear
Equipment
- ACME 477 Thunderer 58.5 Metal Finger Grip Whistle
- Hairband (and spares)
- Rule book
- Drink bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat/sunglasses
- Your SMILE!
Resources & Links
Contact
NER Umpire Convenor: Jacqui Hoggan
Email: netball.umpires@ner.org.au