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Eastwood Ryde Umpiring Convenor Manual
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THE NEITA MATTHEWS UMPIRE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
This trophy is awarded to an Umpire showing the most potential and commitment.
CRITERIA
1. be the holder of a National Badge
2. Umpire each Saturday, where possible
3. Attend carnivals and other matches
where required
4. Show potential, has enthusiasm and
interested in umpiring
This trophy has been awarded to:
5. To be decided by the Umpiring
Convenor in conjunction with the
Umpiring Committee
6. Assist the Umpiring Committee where
possible
7. This plaque is awarded to an umpire
for encouragement in furthering their
career
1994 Colleen Hutcheon 2001 Nina Elias 2008 Ashten McPherson
1995 Sue Floro (nee Haile) 2002 Susan Watt 2009 Ashleah Rugg
1996 Clare McCabe 2003 Susan Havyatt 2010 Emma Davey
1997 Nerida Simon 2004 Elise Bryan 2011 Brittany MacLeod
1998 Jocelyn Hordern 2005 Catherine Lazo 2012 Ellen Gannon
1999 Kate Bonnett 2006 Melissa Holden
2000 Annette Badger 2007 Natalie Hofmann
THE ANNE DORING E.R.N.A JUNIOR UMPIRE'S AWARD
This is an encouragement award to a talented Eastwood Ryde Junior Umpire who has the
attributes and ambition to gain a National Badge.
CRITERIA
Desirable attributes. The umpire should:
• Be a keen and enthusiastic umpire.
• Contribute to ERNA Umpiring
Programme
• Have achieved the Eastwood Ryde
Encouragement Award standard
• Show potential to gain National Badge (A
National Badge may have been gained in
the same calendar year as the award)
Selection by the ERNA Umpiring Committee in consultation with Anne Doring.
This trophy has been awarded to:
2002 Kayleigh Ross 2006 Laura Friery 2010 Emily Bills
2003 Danielle Williams 2007 Verity Bone 2011 Emily Godden
2004 Chantelle Millauro 2008 Sheree Klein 2012 Joshua Doyle
2005 Alexandra Bennett 2009 Melanie Pethybridge
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THE CAROLYN MCLEOD MEMORIAL ADMINISTRATION AWARD
An annual perpetual trophy to commemorate our Umpiring Committee colleague,
Carolyn McLeod. It is presented on Grand Final Day to an Outstanding ADMINISTRATOR in
any administrative role within the Association. This is an award to celebrate those
behind the scenes who make it possible for the players and umpires to take the court.
CRITERIA
• Must have served as a Club
Committee Member for a minimum of
five (5) years (do not need to be
consecutive years of service).
• Represent their club at Eastwood
Ryde Netball Association level.
• Give beyond the expectations of their
role in the club.
• Show enthusiasm and dedication.
Clubs nominate a person they feel is worthy of receiving this award providing reasons
and a brief resume of the person nominated. Nominations to be received by Semi-Final
Day in the Day Competition for presentation of the award on Grand Final Day. The
winner of the trophy shall be decided by the Umpiring Committee.
This trophy has been awarded to:
2008 Sue Martin (WRR) 2011 Trishe Oberg (Ros Ladybirds)
2009 Suzanne Tritton (Dun Utd) 2012 Leanne Roberts (WRR)
2010 Sue Messervy (Santa Sabina)
ERNA CONTACT DETAILS
PO Box 522, West Ryde, NSW, 1685
Meadowbank Park Office: Phone: 9874 2190
(Office Hours - 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday – Sharon Kelly)
Fax: 9874 0758
Email: admin@ernanetball.com.au
Umpires: umpiring@ernanetball.com.au
Website: www.erna.org.au
Brush Farm Park: 9858 1018
Website now contains UMPIRING AREA
WET WEATHER: 1900 962 017(CALL COST 60C/MIN. TELADS)
HIGHER COST MOBILE AND PAYPHONES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2013 UMPIRING COMMITTEE ................................................................... 7
2013 UMPIRING COMMITTEE ALLOCATION OF DUTIES ........................... 8
2013 ERNA CLUB UMPIRE CONVENORS ................................................... 9
2013 UMPIRING CALENDAR ................................................................... 10
UMPIRING CONVENOR FORMS ............................................................... 16
BEING A CLUB UMPIRING CONVENOR .................................................... 18
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 18
CLUB UMPIRING CONVENOR’S QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................. 18
PUBLICATIONS A CLUB UMPIRING CONVENOR SHOULD POSSESS & READ ........................................ 18
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLUB CONVENOR ..................................................................... 19
CLUB ORGANISATION ............................................................................................ 20
ACHIEVING CLUB UMPIRING RESULTS ........................................................................... 21
UMPIRING BURN OUT ............................................................................. 23
UMPIRE MENTORING ............................................................................. 25
DUTY OF CARE ...................................................................................... 25
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLUB UMPIRING CONVENORS .......................................................... 26
POST-PADDING OF GOAL POSTS................................................................................. 26
UMPIRE INSURANCE .............................................................................................. 27
WHAT AN UMPIRE WEARS ....................................................................................... 27
ALLOCATION OF UMPIRES ..................................................................... 28
HOW TO ALLOCATE UMPIRES .................................................................................... 28
DISTRIBUTING THE ALLOCATION ................................................................................. 28
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM UMPIRE STANDARD FOR GAME ALLOCATION .......................................... 29
THE UMPIRE CLASSIFIEDS .................................................................... 30
THE NEUTRAL UMPIRING SYSTEM ......................................................... 31
HOW DOES NEUTRAL UMPIRING WORK? ........................................................................ 31
UMPIRES SIGNING ON ............................................................................................ 31
FORFEITS ........................................................................................................ 32
UMPIRES AT THE END OF THE GAME .................................................... 33
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UMPIRE ABUSE ...................................................................................... 33
UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR .............................................................. 34
UMPIRE ON DUTY ................................................................................... 36
NOMINATING UMPIRES FOR FINALS SERIES .......................................... 39
NETBALL AUSTRALIA TRAINING SCHEMES ............................................ 41
NETBALL AUSTRALIA SECTION 1 THEORY EXAM ................................................................ 41
NETBALL AUSTRALIA LEVEL 1 UMPIRE EDUCATION COURSE .................................................... 41
NETBALL AUSTRALIA RULES IN ACTION COURSES ............................................................... 42
NETBALL AUSTRALIA LEVEL 2 UMPIRE EDUCATION COURSE .................................................... 42
NETBALL AUSTRALIA SECTION 2 THEORY EXAM ................................................................ 42
NETBALL AUSTRALIA MENTORING COURSE .............................................................. 42
NETBALL NSW TRAINING SCHEMES ....................................................... 43
NETBALL NSW BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ......................................................................... 43
NETBALL NSW UMPIRING CONVENOR CAMP .................................................................... 43
ROOKIES CAMP .................................................................................................. 43
NATIONAL C CAMP .............................................................................................. 43
NATIONAL B CAMP .............................................................................................. 44
NATIONAL A CAMP ........................................................................................... 44
STATE LEAGUE INITIATION PROGRAMME (SLIP) ................................................................. 44
ERNA UMPIRING PROGRAMMES ............................................................. 45
UMPIRING CONVENOR’S MEETING ......................................................................... 45
RULES DISCUSSIONS .......................................................................................... 45
MEGAN KOCSIS UMPIRE OF THE MONTH ...................................................................... 45
TRAIN THE TRAINER: UMPIRE MENTORING AND TESTING SEMINAR ...................................... 46
ERNA NATIONAL BADGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ........................ 47
NATIONAL C & B BADGING ...................................................................................... 47
NATIONAL A BADGING ........................................................................................... 47
ERNA UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ......................................... 48
EASTWOOD RYDE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD ........................................ 51
UMPIRING PATHWAY .............................................................................. 53
UMPIRING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UMPIRES ............................................ 55
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STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTIONS ........................................................................ 55
PRE-SEASON ROUND ROBINS & TRIAL MATCHES ................................................................ 55
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, STATE LEAGUE & NIGHT INTERDISTRICT SELECTIONS ................................. 55
STATE LEAGUE COMPETITION ................................................................................... 55
NIGHT INTERDISTRICT COMPETITION ............................................................................ 55
REPRESENTATIVE CARNIVALS .................................................................................... 56
STATE & STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS ........................................................................... 56
PAYMENTS OF EXPENSES TO UMPIRES ON REPRESENTATIVE GAMES ............................................. 56
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ............................................................ 57
UMPIRE EXERCISES .............................................................................. 57
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................... 59
BLOOD POLICIES ................................................................................... 60
INFECTIOUS DISEASES POLICY ............................................................. 61
RULES FOR SPECIAL COMPETITION TYPES ........................................... 62
NETTA NETBALL MODIFIED RULES .............................................................................. 62
MIXED NETBALL SPECIAL RULES ................................................................................. 64
LADIES NETBALL SPECIAL RULES ................................................................................ 64
YOUR THOUGHTS ON UMPIRING ............................................................ 65
Recommendations for Umpires ................................................................ 66
UMPIRING FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN MICROSOFT EXCEL
IN SOFT COPY ON THE ERNA WEBSITE, UMPIRING SECTION.
HARD COPIES OF UMPIRING FORMS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
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2013 UMPIRING COMMITTEE
CONVENOR: Megan Kocsis 9639 5716
DEVELOPMENT
CONVENOR
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS:
Emily Higgins
megankocsis@optusnet.com.au
0414 488 623
em.higgins@hotmail.com
Peta Beeren 0403 250 423
petabeeren@yahoo.com.au
Kristyn Bennett 0449 915 640
kristyn-bennett@hotmail.com
Madeline Burnett 0432 048 022
Madeline.burnett27@gmail.com
Lynda Calder 96386953 or 0432 055 575
alcalder@optusnet.com.au
Xavier Calder 9638 6953
alcalder@optusnet.com.au
Emma Davey 0414 709 739
em_davey_@hotmail.com
Brittany MacLeod 0435 728 368
britt_britt27@hotmail.com
Ty Simpson 0450 104 378
tyaaronsimpson@hotmail.com
Bob Springett 0408 448 107
bspringett@iprimus.com.au
Karen Stonnill 0430 706 430
Karen@prodigy.com.au
Suzanne Tritton 0412 845 277
suzanne_tritton@bigpond.com
Phone
Email
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2013 UMPIRING COMMITTEE ALLOCATION OF DUTIES
The committee has divided the vast workload of the Umpiring Committee into three
distinct groups. If there are any questions please direct them to the appropriate group:
Meeting Delegate Megan
Umpire Development Programme Emily Brittany
Level 1 Umpire Education Course Emily
E/R Encouragement Award Coordination Brittany Emily
National C Badge Coordinator Madeline
National B Badge Coordinator Emma
Netball NSW Umpiring Camps Suzanne
State & State Age Championship Umpires Kristyn
Night Interdistrict Suzanne
State League Umpire Nominations Kristyn
Representative Selections Umpires Lynda
Liaison to Registration, Grading & Fixtures Bob
Umpire Allocations to ERNA Competitions Lynda (MP) Megan (BF)
ERNA Competitions Peta Bob
Umpire on Duty Roster BF Peta
Umpire on Duty Roster MP Peta Bob
Club Liaison Karen
Umpire Classifieds Karen
Publicity Karen
Umpire of the Month Karen
Umpire Uniform Sales & Equipment Xavier
Umpire Records Ty
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Eastwood Ryde Umpiring Convenor Manual
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2013 ERNA CLUB UMPIRE CONVENORS
CLUB NAME WORK PHONE E-MAIL
Alexander (contact Secretary in Fixtures book)
Aquarians Lynda Calder 0432 055 575 alcalder@optusnet.com.au
Carlingford Comets Janine Joannou 0419 324 925 umpires@carlingfordcomets.com.au
Carlingford Flames Donna Davey 9898 9798 daveyerm@bigpond.com
Dundas Central Donna Davoren-
Blanchard
0414 381 465 mdrmblanchard@optusnet.com.au
Dundas United Suzanne Tritton 0412 845 277 suzanne_tritton@bigpond.com
Eastwood Eagles Peta Beeren 0403 250 423 petabeeren@yahoo.com.au
Epping Rugby & Netball Lina West 0424 883 477 lzzz84@hotmail.com
Epping YMCA Melissa Yip 0415 636 535 romansfiveate@gmail.com
Ermington United Tracy Mannix 0415 618 977 netball@ermingtonunited.com.au
Gladesville Ravens Deb Randell 0418 674 559 debrandell21@hotmail.com
Marsfield Bluebelles Kent Maddock 0421 313 407 jek.pty.ltd@gmail.com
New Stars (contact Secretary in Fixtures book)
North Epping Rangers Jenny Ferreira 0414 311 259 bunkas10@tpg.com.au
North Ryde RSL Senior Robyn Bates 9888 5796 kandrbates@bigpond.com
North Ryde RSL Junior Lhan Gannon 0409 241 708 lhan.gannon@mg.edu.au
North Ryde Spirits Breanna Rosman 0401 974 933 breanna.rosman@hotmail.com
OLMC Madeline Burnett 0432 048 022 madeline.sara@hotmail.co.uk
OLQP Gladesville Rachel Quinn 0401 101 905 p.quinn@aapt.net.au
Putney Firebirds Jacqueline Woods 0408 889 092 putneyfirebirds@gmail.com
Roselea Ladybirds Liz Ryan 0414 362 346 lryan255@gmail.com
Ryde RSL Robbins Kim Groom 0403 583 002 kim.groom58@hotmail.com
St Gerards Colleen Jeffery 0408 243 269 Colleen-jeffery@hotmail.com
St Kevins Jnr Loren Jagers 0410 409 842 lorenjagers@bigpond.com
Santa Sabina Sue Messervy 0400 581 135 s.messervy@ssc.nsw.edu.au
Villa Netball Ruth Gibbons 0414 939 412 millvin@optusnet.com.au
West Ryde Rovers Rebecca Martin 0402 321 808 netball.umpires@WestRydeRovers.asn.au
Woolwich Carrie Craig 0403 727 997 woolwich_netball@hotmail.com
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2013 UMPIRING CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
Sun 3 ERNA Phase II 12yr State Age Selections – Meadowbank Park
Tue 5 ERNA Phase 2 Selections 13-15 yrs at training
Fri 15 Nominated State League Umpires’ names due to Netball NSW
Sat 16 ERNA Day Competition Registrations
Sat-Sun 9, 10 Netball NSW Umpiring Convenor Camp
Mon 11 7.30pm ERNA Council Meeting
Sat- Sun 16, 17 NSW National A grade camp
Tue &
Thu
19 &
21
Phase III Selections at Training
Sat- Sun 23, 24 NSW National B grade camp
MARCH
Wed 8 State Championships Selections – Selections on paper
Sat-Sun 9, 10 9am-4pm NSW National C Camp
Wed 20 6.30pm NSW state League Coaches & Umpires Meeting at ACC
Tues 26 7.30- 9pm Club Umpire Convenor’s Meeting (Meadowbank Park)
Form due: ERNA Club Umpire List, Umpire Nomination for Rep Teams
Sat 30 EASTER – No netball this weekend
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APRIL
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Wed 3 6:30pm ERNA Day Competition Additional Registration
Sat 6 ERNA Competition begins – Week 1
Form due - Umpire Development Programme candidates, Candidates
for National Badge & E/R Encouragement Awards
Sun 7 Eastwood Ryde Netball Association/Ryde Sports Foundation Gala Day
Mon 8 7.30pm ERNA Council Meeting
Fri 12 NAMES of STATE CHAMPIONSHIP umpires due at Netball NSW
Sat 13
5-8:30pm
ERNA Competition – Week 2
Sun 14 ERNA Carnival
ERNA Umpire Forum with Guest speakers (including dinner)
ERNA Umpire Forum Coaching Sessions (including lunch & snacks)
Sat 20 No Netball – school holidays
During School Holidays Confirmation of Umpire Development Programme participants
Sat 27 No Netball – school holidays
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MAY
JUNE
Fri 3 NAMES of STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIP Umpires due to Netball NSW
Sat 4 ERNA Competition – Week 3
8– 9 am TRAIN THE TRAINER: Umpire mentoring seminar
2pm– 6pm Umpire Development Programme – Level 1 Umpire Education Course
TBA Section 2 Theory Exam
Mon 6 7.30pm ERNA Council Meeting
Sat 11 ERNA Competition – Week 4
8:00 am Umpire Development Programme Week 2 - Practical
4:30 pm Form due - Night Level 1 Umpire Education Course Nomination
Sat 18 ERNA Competition – Week 5
8:00 am Umpire Development Programme Week 3 - Practical
Sat 25 ERNA Competition – Week 6
8:00 am Umpire Development Programme Week 4 - Practical
Form due: Umpire of the Month - May
Wed 29 6-10 pm Evening Level 1 Umpire Education Course (4 hours) MP
Sat 1 ERNA Competition – Week 7
8:00 am Umpire Development Programme Week 5 - Practical
Umpire of the Month Presentation
Sat 8 ERNA Competition – NO GAMES
Sat-Mon 8, 9,
10
8:30 am NSW State Championships – Baulkham Hills & PANA
Sat 15 ERNA Competition – Week 8
8:00 am Umpire Development Programme Week 6 – Practical (last)
Mon 17 7.30pm ERNA Council Meeting
Sat 22 ERNA Competition – Week 9
8:00 am Umpire Development Programme DEBRIEF & PRESENTATION
Form due: Umpire of the Month - June
Sat 29 ERNA NO GAMES – School Holidays
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JULY
Sat-Mon 29 Jun
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8:30 am NSW State Age Championships – Campbelltown, Bankstown, PANA
Sat 6 NO GAMES – School Holidays
Sat 13 ERNA Competition – Week 10
Umpire of the Month Presentation
Sat 20 ERNA Competition – Week 11
Sun 21 Cure Our Kids – Netball Carnival (Meadowbank Park)
Sat 27 ERNA Competition – Week 12
Form due: Umpire of the Month - July
Wed 31 ERNA Night Competition Registration
AUGUST
Fri 2 ERNA Night Interdistrict Selections
Sat 3 ERNA Competition – Week 13
Umpire of the Month Presentation
Sun 4 ERNA Phase I 12 to 15 year State Age Selections 2014
Fri 9 Night Interdistrict Umpires due at Netball NSW
Sat 10 ERNA Competition -Week 14
All day UMPIRING COMMITTEE THANK YOU BUFFET for all Umpires & Convenors
4:30 pm Forms due: ERNA Semi-Final Umpire Nomination
Carolyn McLeod Memorial Administration Award
Sun 11 ERNA Phase I 11 year Talent Squad Selections 2014
Sat 17 ERNA Competition – Semi Finals
4:30 pm Form due: ERNA Final Umpire Nominations
Sat 24 ERNA Competition –Finals
4:30 pm Form due: ERNA Grand Final Umpire Nominations
Sat 31 ERNA Competition – Grand Finals
UMPIRE PRESENTATIONS
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SEPTEMBER
Sun 1 ERNA Competition – Spare Grand Finals Day (if needed)
Wed 4 ERNA Night Competition Additional Registration
TBA Section 2 Theory Exam
Mon 9 ERNA Night Competition begins – Week 1
Sun 15 5:00 pm ERNA Nominations, Notices of Motion due for AGM
Mon 16 ERNA Night Competition – Week 2
Mon 23 ERNA Night Competition – Week 3
Mon 30 ERNA Night Competition – Week 4
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Wed 2 NSW Night Interdistrict begins
Mon 7 ERNA Night Competition – NO GAMES
Mon 14 ERNA Night Competition – Week 5
Mon 21 ERNA Night Competition – Week 6
Mon 28 ERNA Night Competition – Week 7
Mon 4 ERNA Night Competition – Week 8
Thursday ERNA Annual General Meeting & Council Meeting
(check ERNA Fixtures book for date and time)
Mon 11 ERNA Night Competition – Week 9
Mon 18 ERNA Night Competition – Week 10
Form due: Night Comp Semi-Finals Umpires nomination
TBA NSW ROOKIES CAMP - New National C Badges (forms due end October)
TBA ERNA State League Selections 2014
Mon 25 ERNA Night Competition – Semi-Finals
Form due: Night Comp Finals Umpires nominations
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DECEMBER
Mon 2 ERNA Night Competition – Finals
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Form due: Night Comp Grand Finals Umpires nominations
Wed 4 NSW Night Interdistrict Round 10 & Presentations
Mon 9 ERNA Night Competition – Grand Finals
PRE-SEASON 2014
Mid Feb Netball NSW National A Camp - PLEASE SUBMIT NAMES BY END OF 2013
Feb or
March
Netball NSW Biennial Conference for ERNA Officials and any Players,
Coaches or Umpires who are interested – submit application form at end of
2013
Mid Feb Netball NSW National B Camp - PLEASE SUBMIT NAMES BY END OF 2013
Mid March Netball NSW National C Camp -PLEASE SUBMIT NAMES BY END OF 2013
Late Feb ERNA State Championships Selections
Mid March ERNA Umpiring Convenor's Meeting
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UMPIRING CONVENOR FORMS
For Netball NSW Organised events, please contact the Umpiring Convenor for forms:
NSW Swifts Whistleblowers Series, Rookie Camp, National C, B & A Camp, Rules in
Action, Section 2 Theory, Level 2 Umpire Education Course.
All ERNA Umpiring forms this year are in Microsoft® Excel soft copy on the ERNA
website Umpiring section. Hard copies of all forms are available in hard copy upon
request.
Date
Due
Mon
26 Mar
The forms are listed here in order of DATE DUE.
Check them off as you hand them in.
Keep a record of information that you pass onto ERNA.
2013 Club Umpire List
Name Of Form
List all umpires in your club, their phone, email, accreditations and umpiring
duties. For the use of the ERNA Umpiring Committee only.
2013 Umpire Nomination for Representative Team
Individual umpires can nominate to be attached to a particular representative
team for the entire season to attend carnivals & championships.
Sat 2013 Umpire Development Programme Nomination Form
6 Apr Names of Trainee Umpires applying to do the Umpire Development Programme
and Badged Umpires willing to mentor.
2013 Potential Umpire Candidates for National Badge
Umpires being mentored for National C & B Badges and their Mentors. (Do not
include UDP umpires or those being considered for ERNA Enc Award.)
2013 Umpire Candidates for Encouragement Award Consideration
Beginner umpires and possible Mentors. (Do not include UDP umpires.)
Sat 2013 NIGHT TIME LEVEL 1 UMPIRE EDUCATION COURSE
11 May List of people wishing to attend the night, 4 hour, Level 1 Course (Development
Programme attendees may come for free).
2013 Megan Kocsis Umpire of the Month Nomination for the Month of
end
May,
June &
July
Nomination of Badged and Unbadged Umpires for this monthly award.
(Print copies as needed. Also in ERNA Fixtures Book.)
Sat 2013 SUBMISSION OF BADGED UMPIRES FOR SEMI-FINALS DAY
10 Aug Umpires who will be umpiring for your club at the ERNA Semi-Finals.
2013 Carolyn McLeod Memorial Administration Award
Clubs may nominate an outstanding Administrator to receive this perpetual
Award.
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Date
Due
Name Of Form
Sat 2013 SUBMISSION OF BADGED UMPIRES FOR FINALS DAY
17 Aug Umpires who will be umpiring for your club at the ERNA Finals.
Sat 2013 SUBMISSION OF BADGED UMPIRES FOR GRAND FINALS DAY
24 Aug Umpires who will be umpiring for your club at the ERNA Grand Finals.
As ERNA Representative Umpire Contact and Bank Details
REQUIRED Umpires who represent ERNA and require payment should provide their correct
contact & bank details for payment.
These two forms are printed at the end of the Umpiring Convenor Manual for your use.
Name Of Form
Recommendations for Umpires
A sheet you can copy and give to your umpires with tips for surviving the netball season.
Your Thoughts on Umpiring
A form you can use in your club to determine if you have some undiscovered talent out
there.
NOTE: Forms for the submission of Umpires for Night Competition Semi-finals, Finals and
Grand Finals will be issued during Night Competition.
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INTRODUCTION
BEING A CLUB UMPIRING CONVENOR
Congratulations and welcome! You have one of the most frustrating, time consuming,
but rewarding jobs in netball. Umpiring is a service. Players and spectators frequently
take umpires for granted, quickly criticise umpires for decisions and rarely offer praise.
Umpiring is so important for maintaining a good standard of play. It is the efficiency of
the umpire which influences the standard of play – no matter how good the player or
coach. Even weak teams with little or no coaching can improve with consistently good
umpiring.
The umpire is an integral part of the game. The enjoyment of the game depends
considerably on the efficiency and manner of the umpire.
It is a challenge to all Club Umpiring Convenors to improve and maintain the standard
of umpiring within the club, to encourage each Umpire to achieve her/his highest
potential and, in turn, the highest standard of play.
CLUB UMPIRING CONVENOR’S QUALIFICATIONS
Preferably be a holder of a
National Umpiring Badge
Enthusiasm and passion
Organisational abilities
Communication
Willingness to learn
An open mind
Sense of humour
An understanding family!
PUBLICATIONS A CLUB UMPIRING CONVENOR SHOULD POSSESS & READ
All publications should be up to date:
This Umpiring Convenor's Manual (of course) - ERNA provided
Official Rules of Netball (revised 2012) - purchase from ERNA
"U for Umpiring" (revised 2012) - purchase from ERNA
ERNA Constitution, By-Laws, Standing Orders and Rules after 2012 AGM - from
Club Secretary
ERNA Fixtures Book: Day & Night Competitions - from Club Secretary
Monthly ERNA Umpiring Committee Reports to Council - from Club Secretary
National Umpire Development Framework (2012) – download from Netball Aust.
http://66.29.206.247/_uploads/res/1_191388.pdf
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLUB CONVENOR
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The duties and responsibilities of a Club Umpiring Convenor can vary, depending on the
size and needs of your club. At all times a Convenor should liaise closely with the Club
Secretary. At Eastwood Ryde the following are important:
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
MARCH
Gain all Umpiring information from previous Umpiring Convenor (if there is a
change-over)
Offer Netball NSW B & C Camps to your Nationally Badged Umpires.
Determine which umpires need to be registered as Non-Players.
Download Umpiring forms from ERNA website.
Access Umpiring Convenor Manual on ERNA website.
Attend Umpiring Convenor Meeting. (A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK!)
Assess competencies, abilities, accreditations and contact details of all Club
Umpires.
Download Competition draw from ERNA website – when available.
Allocate appropriate umpires to appropriate competition and modified matches.
Match all umpires to a more experienced Mentor – all umpires can mentor
someone.
Determine and submit candidates for Umpire Development Programme.
Direct Umpires to the relevant websites to complete the Section 1 theory exam.
Allocate the Umpire Table Duty as rostered in the Fixtures Book – 2 people.
Provide Umpires for all your Gala Day teams.
DURING COMPETITION
Complete and submit Umpiring Forms as required by the due date.
EACH SATURDAY - post a list of Club umpires and their duties on the UMPIRE
ROOM DOOR. Include a Club contact person and mobile number.
EACH SATURDAY - Be at the grounds or have an assistant on duty to help Club
Umpires.
10 minutes BEFORE EACH TIMESLOT – Check or have someone responsible for
checking that all your umpires have turned up for their duty. Chase any umpires
that are missing.
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AUGUST
Ensure the highest standard of dress & behaviour of your Club's Umpires (you set
the example.) Make sure they ALL wear the Top Ryde City sponsor patches
correctly.
Nominate umpires for Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award assessment and
Badged Umpires to help with this process.
Nominate potential umpires for National Badges and Badged Umpires able to
help with this process.
Use your Club’s Badged Umpires at club training sessions.
Submit Badged Umpire names for Semi-Finals, Finals and Grand Finals.
Attend the Umpiring Convenor Feedback Meeting.
Encourage all Umpires to attend the Thank You Buffet and attend yourself.
Determine which timeslots umpires wish their badges presented on Grand Final
day.
Reward your umpires according to their effort, hard work and persistence
throughout the season.
Prepare for Night Competition.
OTHER CLUB DUTIES
Maintain records of all Club Umpires accreditations – this can be done using the
NMAS database that your Club Secretary can access.
CLUB ORGANISATION
Every club is different, ranging from just one team to a large club with many junior,
senior, ladies and mixed teams of varying grades. Many alternatives can be implemented
– a couple you may consider to help share the workload, especially in the time needed
during Saturday Competition, are:
An Umpiring Convenor and Assistant Convenor OR
A Senior and Junior Convenor.
The key to achieving all of your Club Umpiring Convenor’s Duties and Responsibilities is
delegation. Enlist the help of willing individuals.
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IDENTIFY POTENTIAL UMPIRES
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At the end of the manual is a form you should distribute to every player, parent, coach
and manager in your club who is 12 years or older. This will help you pinpoint people
who can umpire in your club, those who may become your next generation of Club
Umpires and, maybe, remedy the reasons why others are not interested in umpiring.
BUILDING CLUB UMPIRING
There is no short cut or short-term plan to achieve results. A base of quality umpires
must be achieved and then the club can build from there. You could follow these steps:
1. Determine what umpires you have in your club, their standard and qualifications.
2. Check if any accreditations or exams are out of date or going out of date and
ensure that umpires redo or re-sit what they need to.
3. Determine if umpires wish to progress and submit their names to the ERNA
Umpiring committee.
4. Build a Mentoring Family tree in your club (bringing in outside umpires if
required).
5. Praise effort, hard work and persistence to foster a Growth mindset.
6. Don’t forget to reward success but don’t focus on it.
Above all you need to have some sort of plan. If you write it down, then someone else
can take over from you without missing a beat.
A constant, on-going programme to maintain club standards.
Set long and short term achievable goals.
Aim for depth of umpiring – a range of beginner umpires to National C, B, A & AA.
Ensure umpires have theoretical knowledge of umpiring (read the rules, do the
Section 1 Theory Exam).
Ensure umpires are mentored to correct faults and bad habits.
Ensure umpires mentor other umpires to improve their own understanding.
Ensure your umpires support each other.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Umpires’ concentration, consistency and skills improve with fitness – provide
fitness training sessions.
Use club training sessions and special round robins to provide mentoring to
umpires without the pressure of a competition game (e.g. at the ERNA Gala Day).
Take advantage of ERNA, Netball NSW & Netball Australia run programmes.
Use the Umpiring Convenor Meetings to network with other Convenors.
Complete the online Mentoring Course (Netball Australia website).
SUPPORT EXISTING UMPIRES
Why do people start umpiring? Why did you? But, how do you make sure Umpires
continue to Umpire? Be interested in what your umpires are doing.
Watch AND SUPPORT them from time to time.
Encourage each umpire to go further with his or her qualifications.
Foster a feeling of teamwork amongst your Club umpires by building the
Mentoring Family tree.
Reward high achievement.
Praise effort, hard work and persistence.
Organise special umpire events for your Club Umpires, e.g. a dinner.
Throw in a little support from time to time and umpires will continue to umpire
and continue to improve!
Nominate your umpires for the Megan Kocsis Umpire of the Month Award.
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UMPIRING BURN OUT
Many keen, aspiring umpires, both Junior and Senior, are lost forever simply due to
overwork. A keen umpire (especially if they play) cannot handle more than two games in
a Competition Day. There should be a definite break between umpiring and playing for
the Umpire to relax and unwind.
It can be a downward spiral.
OVERWORKED
UMPIRE
Umpire not
working to
own
satisfaction.
Umpire loses
self-confidence.
Umpire becomes
abused.
Umpire refuses to umpire any more.
Club loses an umpire
Physically tired Umpire
Umpired
can’t
concentrate.
Umpiring
consistency
suffers.
Players lose
confidence in
Umpire.
Umpiring suffers
some more.
The Club Umpiring Convenor who is put in the situation where he/she must overwork
umpires is not being supported enough by the Club’s members.
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EXAMPLE: Preventing Burnout
Club A have only one National C Badge Umpire in their club. They
have three teams.
Club B also have only one National C Badge Umpire in
their club and they also have three teams.
Club A roster their National C Badge onto every game because
1. She is the best they have
2. She is all they have.
Club B asks each team to provide one novice umpire to
do some umpiring. They roster their National C Badge
to umpire one game and to mentor the other novice
umpires on the other games.
Club A’s National C badge umpire gets tired each week. By the
third game she is making bad decisions due to lack of
concentration. She feels bad in herself; she gets abused from the
court. Each week she feels worse and eventually gets sick of
umpiring altogether. She quits umpiring and leaves Club A.
Club B’s National C badge is able to fully concentrate
on her one game each week. She makes good decisions
and gets praise from the court and feels good in
herself. Each week she feels she is improving. Her
mentoring charges also improve every week and she
learns new tricks for her own umpiring.
At the end of the season, Club A has no umpires.
At the end of the season, Club B has four umpires.
Using more qualified umpires to mentor novices is the best way to achieve an Umpiring
depth in your club, even if mentoring is only for half or quarter of a game each week.
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UMPIRE MENTORING
Part of retaining and fostering umpires is to develop a Mentoring “family” type culture.
Umpires who wish to maintain and improve their skills and abilities should be actively
seeking mentoring, this displaying willingness and motivation to improve.
Each umpire should seek to develop two (2) umpires at a lower level of skill AND find a
mentor of the level above. Even a NEW Umpire can mentor or partner in mentoring a
colleague of similar ability.
Being a mentor is not hard and it is about shared learning, sharing coping skills,
collaboratively correcting and seeking higher advice when needed.
Clubs will need to help facilitate this mentoring relationship by teaming up umpires.
The Umpiring Committee and other higher badged umpires are always on the lookout for
talent, and gifted umpires will be Talent Identified and invited to enter a separate
Mentoring Programme, as well, at the level appropriate to their talent.
This is still a work in progress but with your help it WILL work.
National B
National A
AA Umpire
National A
National B National B National B
Nat C Nat C Nat C Nat C Nat C Nat C Nat C Nat C
2
Devel
umps
Partnerships between umpires with the same ability
2
Devel
umps
2
Devel
umps
2
Devel
umps
2
Devel
umps
2
Devel
umps
2
Devel
umps
2
Devel
umps
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DUTY OF CARE
Any service provider has a Duty of Care. A reasonable level of care is owed. A breach of
duty of care is called negligence. Club Officials can be sued for negligence. It is
important to have indemnity insurance and to minimise the risk of litigation. The
following recommendations are aimed at helping you fulfil your duty of care.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLUB UMPIRING CONVENORS
KNOW THE CAPABILITIES OF ALL YOUR UMPIRES.
Ensure all umpires from your club are listed on the NSW Membership List (see
"Umpire Insurance" below)
Ensure umpires are aware of the Physiotherapist on Duty and Injury Book, AND
who to contact about insurance if they have an injury.
Ensure umpires are competent to do the games to which you allocate them (see
"Recommended Minimum Umpire Standard for Game Allocation").
Provide a senior umpire to mentor new and inexperienced umpires. At the very
least, provide new and young umpires with a SUPPORT person.
Educate umpires about warming up before a game and warming down afterwards
(see "Umpire Exercises").
Educate umpires about the importance of drinking water when umpiring.
Be aware of umpires’ physical ailments e.g. sore knees, asthma, shin splints,
injuries, heart conditions, anorexia nervosa, and 40-Hour Famine participant.
Be aware of every umpire's other umpiring and playing commitments to ensure
they don't suffer fatigue and burn out.
Tell umpires what to do if they have any problems during a game i.e. send for
the Umpire on Duty or stop the game and get the Umpire Duty themselves.
Ensure parents and spectators don't bring dogs, bikes, roller blades, scooters etc.
to netball grounds during competition games.
NB: Any person participating in the "40 Hour Famine" MUST NOT play or umpire
netball.
POST-PADDING OF GOAL POSTS
Umpires, likewise, have a Duty of Care to the Players.
No game should start unless the Post-Padding is present and correctly attached to
the goal posts (the team named first on the Fixtures should get the padding).
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All Umpires should be covered for insurance in the likelihood of an accident or injury.
For an Umpire to be covered the Netball NSW Insurance they must be registered with
ERNA and entered on the Club Membership List.
Umpires who are players at ERNA or another Netball Association affiliated with Netball
NSW are already registered and on a Membership List. However, if your Umpire is a nonplayer
or plays at an Association that is NOT affiliated with Netball NSW (e.g. at an
Indoor Netball facility) then you MUST register
that umpire as a Non-Player.
WHAT AN UMPIRE WEARS
Contact your Club Secretary or the other
Authorised Person to complete the registration at
ERNA Registration, Additional Registration or any
week of Competition (except week 1).
The Rules of Netball state that an umpire should be dressed in
clothing that is preferably white or cream and wear sports footwear.
The more professional an umpire appears, the more seriously the
players will take them as a Game Official.
Therefore, umpires should wear white/cream including white
underwear, socks, shoes and hats.
For Finals Series ALL UMPIRES MUST WEAR WHITE.
Umpires may wear white shorts at ERNA. However, ERNA expects
ALL Representative Umpires to wear correct uniform as specified by
the Rules (i.e. white skirt for women, white shorts for men).
White tracksuits are permissible in inclement weather.
At ERNA Umpires are permitted to wear club uniforms; however, this
can be problematic when umpires are umpiring for other clubs and end up umpiring their
own club’s teams.
The ERNA Umpiring Committee sells white ERNA umpiring shirts and white Umpiring
tracksuits at the Umpiring Table for a reasonable price.
As part of an on-going major sponsorship arrangement with Top Ryde City all umpires
MUST wear a BLACK PATCH with the sponsor’s logo on it. This patch must be pinned or
velcroed at each TOP CORNER so the patch hangs straight. Umpires are encouraged to
sew the fuzzy side of Velcro to their umpiring shirt backs to attach the patches.
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HOW TO ALLOCATE UMPIRES
ALLOCATION OF UMPIRES
1. Write down the names, qualifications, abilities and availability of all your Club
Umpires. (Also gain their contact details – including mobile & email.)
2. List out the teams you have to allocate umpires to.
3. Refer to the “Recommended Minimum Umpire Standard for Game Allocation”
and allocate umpires to teams accordingly.
Never allocate umpires to games above their current umpiring standard: they will not be
able to keep the game under good control and, consequently, their confidence and selfesteem
will suffer because they will feel they are not doing a good job.
Encourage enthusiastic umpires by giving them a game each week and
monitoring their progress.
Never give an umpire more than two games each Competition Day (see
“Umpiring Burn Out") – remember umpires may do games for other clubs so
check with them about this.
Have a list of back-up umpires and their contact details who can be contacted at
the Netball Courts during each time-slot. This will make those last minute rushes
to fill Umpiring duties when someone cannot or does not turn up MUCH easier.
DISTRIBUTING THE ALLOCATION
Speak to each umpire personally. (Ensure your umpires are ONLY doing two (2)
games per day.)
Always give umpires their allocations in writing.
- List the time they are umpiring
- Name the team they are umpiring for (club, team number and grade).
Stick the allocation sheet to the door at the Umpire Table each week.
Tell umpires to report to the Umpires table at least 20 minutes BEFORE they are
allocated to umpire.
Stress to umpires the importance of notifying you in plenty of time (e.g. during
the week, not the day before) if there is a problem.
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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM UMPIRE STANDARD FOR GAME ALLOCATION
The following is a table of Recommended Minimum Standards of Umpire Qualification
for the allocation of umpires to various grades. If all Club Umpiring Convenors could use
this when allocating their Club Umpires it should ensure that umpires of suitable
standard are officiating in each grade.
GRADE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM UMPIRING STANDARD
A/1 & A/2 National B & experienced National C (any age) moving towards Nat B
A other & B all Experienced National C (any age) moving towards National B
C & D all 16 or over with ERNA Encouragement Award moving towards Nat C
Mixed all Experienced National C (any age)
Ladies 1 Experienced National C (any age)
Ladies other National C (any age)
Cadet 1 National C (any age)
Cadet 2 16 or over with ERNA Encouragement award moving towards Nat C
Cadet other 16 or over with ERNA Encouragement award
15/1 16 or over with ERNA Encouragement award
15 other 16 years or over
14/1 & 14/2 16 or over with ERNA Encouragement award
14 other 16 years or over
13/1 & 13/2 15 or over with ERNA Encouragement award
13 other 15 years or over
12/1 14 years or over & Strong Development Umpire
12 other 14 years or over
11/1 13 years or over & Strong Development Umpire
11 other 13 years or over & Development Umpire with support person
10 yr Comp 13 years or over
Modified 16 years or over (preferably coach of team)
NOTE: UMPIRES SHOULD BE SENIORS OR TWO (2) YEARS OLDER THAN THE GRADE
THEY ARE UMPIRING UNLESS THEY HAVE A NATIONAL BADGE (OR HAVE SOUGHT PERMISSION
FROM THE ERNA UMPIRING COMMITTEE).
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THE UMPIRE CLASSIFIEDS
Once you have completed your allocation you may find:
You have too many umpires and need some extra
games or higher grades.
You do not have enough umpires.
You need to do an umpiring swap in the same or
another timeslot.
You have umpires that a free every now and then and would like more games.
You have an emergency and need an umpire to fill in one week.
Then you need the Umpire Classifieds.
When replying to the Umpire Classified or putting information onto the Umpire
Classifieds PLEASE contact the person on the ERNA Umpiring Committee in charge of the
Umpire Classifieds. DO NOT USE THE EMAIL LIST TO SEND OUT YOUR OWN PLEA because
there is now a silent Email list that you will not be able to access.
Supply the following information (best to use email if you can):
Club
Club contact and phone number
Name, age, qualifications, and availability (venues and times) of umpire (if
available)
Club, team number, grade, venue and time of game (if requiring umpire) and
weeks if it is not every week
If you do not want Umpires to be contacted directly, then providing your own contact
details is sufficient.
The Umpiring Classifieds is emailed out each week to all Club Umpiring Convenors (or
the nominated email contact). So look out for it!
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THE NEUTRAL UMPIRING SYSTEM
HOW DOES NEUTRAL UMPIRING WORK?
The umpiring system at Eastwood Ryde is NEUTRAL, which means you can’t umpire your
own team. But the umpiring committee does its best to make sure umpires do not
umpire their own club. This can be difficult in grades with multiple teams from one
club, during forfeits, club umpiring swaps or in A grade.
Teams will need to supply an umpire at the same time they play.
The ERNA Umpiring Committee allocates teams to umpiring duties. Club Umpiring
Convenors should allocate Umpires to teams.
All team allocations for Day Competition are available at the Umpiring Table on the day
of competition and are not in the Fixtures Book.
“AA” and National A Badged umpires are always considered NEUTRAL.
Umpires learn their umpiring duty at the Umpire Table. The ERNA Umpiring Committee
may move an umpiring duty up or down grades in the same time slot to maintain
neutrality or for mentoring purposes. Umpires allocated by clubs may request to move
up or down grades if a suitable swap is available.
IF IT IS KNOWN THAT A PARTICULAR GAME IS GOING TO NEED STRONGER UMPIRES,
THEN THE UMPIRING COMMITTEE NEED TO KNOW IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO
REARRANGE THE ALLOCATIONS.
UMPIRES SIGNING ON
The Umpires Table at Meadowbank Park will be outside the Physiotherapy Room
(downstairs meeting room). At Brush Farm it will be in the ERNA Office.
All umpires are to report to the Umpires Table at least 20 minutes prior
to the commencement of the time slot.
All umpires must correctly attach a Top Ryde City sponsor patch to their back with
either Velcro OR pins in the top two corners of the patch before leaving the umpire
room.
IT IS THE CLUB’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL THEIR
UMPIRES TURN UP. IF AN UMPIRE DOES NOT TURN UP THERE
WILL NOT BE ENOUGH PEOPLE AS UMPIRE ON DUTY TO RUN
AROUND AND FIND YOU A REPLACEMENT. YOUR TEAMS WILL BE
FORFEITING!
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How to sign on:
Grade
Court
Umpire
1
11-1 1
Team 1 Umpire 1
Gladesville 6
Ravens 16
please PRINT your name
Court
Umpire
2
Team 2 Umpire 2
4 St Kevins 3 2
please PRINT your name
The Sign on sheets can be littered with all sorts of arrows and different colours of
highlighting which can be confusing to the umpire who only wishes to sign their name
and get to their game.
The best thing to do is tell your umpires to ASK if they have a problem or question about
signing on.
IF THERE IS CONFUSION or someone else has signed in the umpire’s spot, the umpire
SHOULD NOT JUST LEAVE THE TABLE. They must speak to the Umpire on Duty.
If an umpire turns up to a court and there are already two umpires at that court OR
they are the only umpire OR there are no teams OR there is a forfeit OR something else
untoward happens then they should report back to the Umpire Table IMMEDIATELY!
FORFEITS
Grade of game
Court where
Umpire 1
goes
Name and number of
Umpire 1’s team
Umpire 1
PRINTS name
HERE.
Court where
Umpire 2
goes
Name and number of
Umpire 2’s team
If a team does not supply an umpire within 5 minutes of the start of the time-slot, then
they will forfeit their game. A neutral umpire from their game is moved to substitute for
the missing umpire.
If a team forfeits two hours before the game commences then the umpiring duties are
reshuffled for that grade. The umpires from the teams in the forfeited match are not
required. The forfeiting team and team receiving the forfeit do not need to supply
umpires.
If a team forfeits immediately before or just after the game commences then all
umpiring duties remain the same.
IT IS YOUR RESPONIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL YOUR UMPIRES TURN UP!
Umpire 2
PRINTS name
HERE.
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UMPIRES AT THE END OF THE GAME
At the end of the game Umpires have various responsibilities. Please remind your
umpires of the following points:
• Move to the middle of the court and shake hands with your fellow
umpire. Thank them as well.
• Thank the players. You can’t umpire without a game.
• Move to the scorers and timekeepers. Thank them.
• Sign the score sheet. HOWEVER, if the umpire wishes to make a
formal complaint about some aspect of the game, especially if it will affect the
outcome of the game, THEY SHOULD NOT SIGN THE SCORESHEET.
• Gather your equipment and move off.
UMPIRE ABUSE
ERNA and the ERNA Umpiring Committee take Umpire Abuse very seriously. There are
severe penalties for abusing an umpire physically or verbally should a formal complaint
be made and it goes to a Disputes Panel.
Umpires should send for a representative from the Umpiring Committee at any time
during the game should they need help dealing with abuse either from the court or side
line.
The Codes of Behaviour for players, coaches and spectators is printed in the ERNA
Fixtures Book. See the next page for the “Umpiring Code of Behaviour”.
Tips for dealing with abuse at the end of the game:
• In the first place, set up your own gear WELL AWAY from the two teams.
• Walk away from the upset team/player’s area. Don’t be within earshot of their
complaining and you won’t hear it.
• Don’t enter into a discussion with the abusive player/team.
• If someone approaches you to be abusive, walk away. Quickly gather your gear
and retire to the Umpiring Room. They will be the ones looking stupid as they
chase you around the court. The Umpiring Committee will intercept them.
• Stick together with the other umpire and any of your umpiring support team e.g.
umpire mentor, parent. (Safety in numbers.)
• Sign (or don’t sign the score sheet) and move away from the court as quickly as
possible.
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UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
Taken from “APPENDIX 1: UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR”, “National Umpire Development
Framework (2012)”, Netball Australia. There is also an applicable Code of Behaviour
from Netball NSW Constitution that ERNA Umpires must abide by.
APPENDIX 1: UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR (NUDF)
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, umpires must meet the
following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under
the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as an
umpire.
1. Umpire in accordance with the Official Rules of the Game.
2. Treat all players, coaches, match officials and other umpires with respect.
3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
• Ensure the court and its surrounds are compliant with the rules.
• Take appropriate action to manage dangerous play.
4. Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times.
5. Be a positive role model through behaviour and personal appearance
projecting a favourable image of netball and umpiring at all times.
6. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
7. Maintain or improve your current performance level and seek continual
improvement.
ATTACHMENT D6 UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR (NETBALL NSW)
In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the
auspices of Netball NSW or a District/League Association, in your role as an umpire.
1. Treat all players with respect at all times.
2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken.
Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules.
Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing
due diligence in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers.
3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
Although it is the responsibility of umpires to ensure that the playing conditions are
safe, in the end it is the District/League Association’s decision.
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If a court supervisor or equivalent is appointed and present at the match they would
decide whether the game should commence or continue and deal with any emergencies
relating to a safe environment or anticipate any foreseeable dangers and deal with it
appropriately.
If no such person is present, you should make a decision as to whether the match
should commence or continue due to adverse conditions, safe environment or
foreseeable dangers.
4. Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other
umpires, players and coaches.
5. Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.
6. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
7. Value the individual in sport.
Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match.
8. Seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and regular
updating of competencies.
Maintain or improve your current badge level and seek continual improvement.
9. Encourage inclusiveness and access to all areas of officiating.
Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and
development.
10. Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the
highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of netball and
umpiring at all times.
11. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players.
This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other sources while
they are playing.
Abide by the Netball NSW Member Protection Policy.
12. Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within
the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin,
athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic
status, and other conditions (Abide by the Netball NSW Member Protection Policy).
13. Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the
blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the
rulebook. Commonsense must be applied in all cases.
14. Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of a game unless called on to do
so by another official.
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UMPIRE ON DUTY
The ERNA Umpiring Committee tries to provide an experienced umpire to be On Duty at
the courts at both Brush Farm and Meadowbank Park during Day Competition.
Duties
Briefing the Umpire Table Duty person
Ensuring all Umpires sign in correctly
Ensuring that all Umpires are wearing the correct Umpiring Uniform when reporting
to umpire
Ensuring all Umpiring patches are returned at the end of the day.
Dealing with missing umpires on competition games
- Going to courts 5 minutes prior to a timeslot to advise teams of missing umpires
- Hold up the appropriate games if an umpire is missing
- Requiring teams to forfeit if an umpire does not turn up after 5 minutes into game
- Moving an umpire from the forfeited game to fill the missing umpire's position
Dealing with Umpiring Complaints
- Moving to the court to deal with the dispute
- Ensuring any follow-up is initiated
Additional Duties for Brush Farm
Dealing with missing umpires on Modified Games
Ensure Modified Umpires are dressed appropriately.
Knowledge of the Netta Modified Rules
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Umpire Table Duty at Meadowbank Park is rostered to clubs on a proportional basis
based on teams at Meadowbank Park. TWO PEOPLE are required to fulfil the duty
(helpful friends are also welcome). It is preferable that at least one person is an adult.
The roster for Umpire Table Duty is printed in the Fixtures Book.
FINES WILL BE IMPOSED IF THE DUTY IS NOT FULFILLED.
The Umpire Table Duty person does not need to be an umpire, although some knowledge
of umpiring may be helpful. BOTH Umpire Table duty people should:
Arriving at the Umpiring Table at or before the time listed in the Fixtures Book. If
clubs wish to split up their roster please make sure people change over at least 20
minutes before a game timeslot.
Sitting at the Umpiring Table for the duration of the allocated time-slot.
The time listed is the time at which the duty begins and does not end until the next
clubs arrives. Teams with the last duty of the day MUST stay until at least 4.40pm.
Making sure all umpires PRINT their name in the correct place on the sign in sheets.
Informing the Umpire on Duty/Control Tower of
- Any umpires not in correct Umpiring uniform.
- Any missing umpires 5 minutes before the time slot.
- Umpiring complaints.
Assisting the Umpire on Duty/Control Tower in any other capacity.
Hand out sponsor’s umpiring patches.
Ensure umpires PRINT their name against the number of the patch taken.
Ensure this patch is velcroed or pinned onto their back with four pins in all four
corners.
Receive back the Top Ryde City sponsorship patches and mark the returning
umpire’s name off the list by highlighting the umpire’s name to indicate the patch
is back.
At the end of the day highlight all missing patches and the umpire name on the list.
Umpire Table Duty people will never be required to deal with uniform problems, missing
umpires, or umpiring complaints.
It may be that there is no Umpire on Duty during some timeslots or they are out on the
courts. If there is no Umpire on Duty then the Control Tower will be contactable via the
ERNA Walkie Talkies. If the Umpire on Duty is on the courts, they are contactable via the
ERNA Walkie Talkies.
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MAP OF MEADOWBANK PARK
The following map shows where to report for “Umpire Table Duty”.
Public
Toilets
Soccer Fields
Come here for
Table Duty
Soccer facilities
Ladies’
Toilets
Physio
Umpire
Control
Play
ground
Netball
Control
Centre
Canteen
Car Park
Parramatta River
22 23 24 25 26 27
Come here for
Canteen Duty
Cricket/Hockey Fields
Come here for
Umpire Table Duty
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NOMINATING UMPIRES FOR FINALS SERIES
At the end of the Day Competition season the ERNA Umpiring Committee requires Club
Umpiring Convenors with teams in semi-finals, finals and grand finals to nominate
suitable badged umpires to do umpiring duties. During Night Competition, teams in
Finals series are responsible for providing their own suitably badged umpire.
A BADGED umpire is any umpire who has a National “C”, “B”, “A” or “AA” Badge. No
unbadged umpires (even those with the E/R Encouragement Award) can umpire Finals
Series (unless there are exceptional circumstances determined by the Umpiring
Committee).
All Umpires nominated must have umpired at least five times during the current
season/calendar year.
Nomination forms are due the week before the game. Day Competition forms are
available in soft copy on the ERNA website. Night Competition forms will be distributed
from the Canteen during Week 10 of competition.
When nominating umpires please keep the following in mind:
New National C’s are more likely to be allocated to games in time slots with Junior
grades.
More experienced National C’s and Umpires with National B Badges are mostly
required for Intermediate and Senior grades, especially A grade, Mixed, Under 21’s
and Cadet 1.
Each umpire will only be used twice each Competition Day or Night (and usually
only once if they are playing).
Badged umpires from other clubs may be used (see above point).
In Day Competition four umpires per time slot are allocated to Reserve Duties.
Thus, some umpires may be asked to do more than their club’s allocation.
In Night Competition at least two umpires per time slot are allocated to Reserve
Duties. Thus, some umpires may be asked to do more than their team’s allocation.
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When filling in your nomination form:
Indicate when an umpire is available by circling Y for "YES" or N for "NO".
If an Umpire is not available, please indicate if the umpire is also playing or
coaching etc. (so we can give them an appropriate break)
For every team in the finals series one badged umpire must be supplied.
For every four (4) teams in the Day Competition finals series an extra umpire must
be supplied.
Certain umpires will be asked to cover Reserve duties in Night Competition
depending on timeslots and grades.
If you do not supply enough umpires to cover your Club’s duties a fine of $60 per missing
umpire is imposed on your club.
FINES WILL BE APPLIED.
The ERNA Umpiring Committee allocates Umpires to games by name. You will be notified
of your umpires’ duties and it is your responsibility to contact them and tell them when
they will be umpiring.
Umpires are to report to the Umpire Table at Meadowbank Park (Day Competition) OR
Canteen/Office at Brush Farm (Night Competition) ready to umpire no later than 20
minutes before their timeslot. They will be given their game allocation, briefed on
special Finals Series rules and given a complimentary bottle of water.
NOTE: Sign on is done timeslot by timeslot to allow for changes due to injury or games in
extra time.
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NETBALL AUSTRALIA TRAINING
SCHEMES
NETBALL AUSTRALIA SECTION 1 THEORY EXAM
This exam is pre-requisite for National Umpiring Badges, Development Coaches and
those seeking Official Bench Qualifications (Scorer and Timer).
All members of Netball NSW are eligible to sit for this examination. The pass mark is 70%
and current for only 6 years. The paper is now ONLY available online and the questions
are taken from the current “’U’ For Umpiring” publication.
Candidates may sit the examination whenever they like and as many times as they like
in a given year. The exam is online at the Netball Australia website but there is a link
from the Umpiring page on the ERNA website and Netball NSW website. (See
https://learning.netball.asn.au/Auth/Login)
Candidates can only gain a practical badge as high as the pass mark obtained:
70%-79% Pre-requisite for a National “C” badge
80%-89% Pre-requisite for a National “B” badge
90%-100% Pre-requisite for a National “A” badge
Certificates are issued to Candidates when they are successful online.
A record of their result is automatically added to their Database record at Netball NSW.
A Section 1 Theory Exam pass is also a pre-requisite for the Umpire Development
Programme and E/R Encouragement Award.
There is NO COST for sitting this exam.
NETBALL AUSTRALIA LEVEL 1 UMPIRE EDUCATION COURSE
All members of Netball NSW are eligible. These courses are organised by District
Associations in conjunction with Netball NSW to prepare umpires for their National C
Umpires badge. The course covers theory and practical umpiring. There is a charge for
the manual and certificate. The cost for the course is $35 and the umpire must be a
current member of Netball NSW. Course theory is run over a minimum of four hours.
Practical sessions must be undertaken as well.
The Umpire Development Programme at Eastwood Ryde is also a Level 1 Umpire
Education Course.
Pre-requisite: NIL
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NETBALL AUSTRALIA RULES IN ACTION COURSES
These courses are organised through Netball NSW in conjunction with Netball Australia
to prepare umpires for their National A Umpires badge. It is recommended that National
B & C Badged Umpires attend these courses even if they are not going on to their
National A. The course covers theory and practical umpiring and is presented by an
accredited AA Umpire in the National Pool. There is a charge for the manual and
certificate. The cost of the course is advertised with the Course Dates.
NETBALL AUSTRALIA LEVEL 2 UMPIRE EDUCATION COURSE
These courses are organised by Netball NSW to prepare umpires for their National A
Umpires badge. The course runs over two days, covers both theory and practical
umpiring and includes the Australian Sports Commissions Advanced Level Officiating
General Principles course. There is a charge for the manual and certificate. The cost for
the course is advertised with the Course Dates. ERNA pays 50% of the course cost to
encourage umpires to attend.
Pre-requisite: Netball Australia Level 1 Umpire Education Course
NETBALL AUSTRALIA SECTION 2 THEORY EXAM
The Section 2 exam is required by AA badge umpires or candidates who are aiming to
achieve an AA qualification. The questions in this paper are not like the Section 1 Theory
Exam. Likely incidents are described and candidates are required to explain the ruling
they would make under such circumstances and the reasons for doing so. A pass mark in
this exam is 90%. Top umpires attempt this exam. It may be coming online in the future.
There is a fee for this exam that is paid by ERNA for our top umpires. Please ask for
clarification on a needs basis.
NOTE: Umpires are encouraged to undertake this exam for “education purposes”. If an
umpire does this exam for education purposes it will be marked at NSW Netball level. If
a mark of 85% or higher is attained, it will be forwarded to Netball Australia for official
marking.
NETBALL AUSTRALIA MENTORING COURSE
This course was developed by Netball Australia in conjunction with the Australian Sports
Commission. The online course is free and takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It is useful
for coaches, umpires & officials. The course has seven modules covering the following
topics:
• How mentoring works
• Know yourself as a mentor
• Initial meeting
• Know your mentee
See the link on the Australia Netball website.
• Giving Feedback
• Improving Performance
• Conflict/Challenging Situations
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NETBALL NSW TRAINING SCHEMES
NETBALL NSW BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
Every even numbered year Netball NSW hosts a conference in late February (usually
somewhere in Sydney) for “everything netball” including Umpiring, Coaching and
Administration. This is a full weekend conference available to EVERYONE in netball –
players, umpires, coaches and administrators – at all levels. Traditionally ERNA has sent
only Executive, Rep Coaches and Umpiring Committee members BUT the conference is
aimed at everyone. It is always information with different session streams for each of
the areas of netball. Information for this is usually on the Netball NSW website towards
the end of the odd numbered year. The conferences have been held in 2008, 2010 and
2012.
NETBALL NSW UMPIRING CONVENOR CAMP
In the odd numbered year, Netball NSW holds an Umpiring Convenor Camp, primarily for
the Umpiring Convenors of District Associations, however, there is always a lot of
interesting information and training that would be useful for Club Umpiring Convenors.
This is also a 2-day event and held in late February. If you would like more information
on this please check the Netball NSW website at the end of the even numbered year OR
speak to the Umpiring Committee.
ROOKIES CAMP
This is a Netball NSW weekend camp held in November of every year. It is intended for
those who have gained their National C Badge in that calendar year. The camp covers
umpiring theory and protocols for National C Badge umpires. One of the days is a
practical day umpiring quality representative games with mentoring by experienced
National B and A umpires. Netball NSW considers umpires on this weekend for inclusion
in the State League Initiation Programme in the following year.
ERNA subsidises all participants to 50% of the course fee.
NATIONAL C CAMP
This is a Netball NSW weekend camp held in February or March of every year. It is
intended for those who have gained their National C Badge at any time. The camp
covers umpiring theory and protocols for National C Badge umpires. One of the days is a
practical day umpiring quality representative games with mentoring by experienced
National B and A umpires. Netball NSW considers umpires on this weekend for inclusion
in the State League Initiation Programme in that year.
ERNA subsidises all participants to 50% of the course fee. Those who have not attended a
camp before have priority subsidy.
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NATIONAL B CAMP
This is a Netball NSW weekend camp held in February or March of every year. It is
intended for those who have gained their National B Badge at any time. The camp covers
umpiring theory and protocols for National B Badge umpires. One of the days is a
practical day umpiring quality representative games with mentoring by experienced
National A umpires.
ERNA subsidises all participants to 50% of the course fee. Those who have not attended a
camp before have priority subsidy.
NATIONAL A CAMP
This is a Netball NSW weekend camp held in February or March of every year. It is
intended for those who have gained their National B Badge at any time. The camp covers
umpiring theory and protocols for National A Badge umpires. One of the days is a
practical day umpiring quality representative games with mentoring by experienced
National AA umpires.
ERNA subsidises all participants to 50% of the course fee.
NOTE: Financial hardship should never be a barrier to umpires attending any
courses or camps. If any umpire may be experiencing financial hardship, please
contact the Umpiring Convenor in confidence to discuss options.
STATE LEAGUE INITIATION PROGRAMME (SLIP)
Netball NSW invite suitable new National C umpires to attend a 6 week course on State
League Division 8 at the Ann Clarke Centre from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Umpires are
introduced to State League umpiring with intensive coaching and lectures on State
League protocols and expectations. Assessment for this programme takes place at
Netball NSW Rookies’ Camp in November and National C Camp in February. The ERNA
Umpiring Convenor may submit suitably talented umpires during the season for
consideration.
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ERNA UMPIRING PROGRAMMES
UMPIRING CONVENOR’S MEETING
The Umpiring Committee holds a Meeting for Club Umpiring Convenors and helpers.
This evening will include: workshops and/or seminars on umpiring information, New
Rules, Development Programme, E/R Encouragement Award, networking, new
initiatives. It is also a forum for you to raise difficult umpiring issues and an opportunity
to network with other clubs to swap and share umpires.
RULES DISCUSSIONS
This is a night for ALL members of the umpiring community to come together and discuss
the rules of netball – especially any new rules that may have come into effect in the last
year. EVERYONE should attend. Clare McCabe (Internationally Accredited Umpire and All
Australia Umpire) has agreed to give this talk when it has been organised. Clare is a
fantastic presenter and has so much to give, in terms of her knowledge of the game and
its application for both umpires AND coaches and even players. Do not miss this evening:
Umpires
Coaches & managers (Club and Representative)
Players
Parents
MEGAN KOCSIS UMPIRE OF THE MONTH
Clubs may nominate umpires for this award each month. Teams may also nominate
umpires who have officiated at their matches.
There are two categories (all umpires are eligible for nomination):
Unbadged Umpire (with or without Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award)
Nationally Badged Umpire
The form for Umpire of the Month is provided with the softcopy forms. Please state the
reason for the nomination. The Umpiring Committee will decide the award and present
it at the end of May, June and July.
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TRAIN THE TRAINER: UMPIRE MENTORING AND TESTING SEMINAR
This seminar is a must for anyone planning to mentor or test an umpire.
It will consist of a theoretical session where expert Umpire Mentors give information and
tips on all aspects of supporting other umpires. If time permits, there will be a practical
session on actual games for consolidation.
UDP Umpire Mentors will be mentored by experience Trainers to help them improve.
RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR UMPIRE MENTORS
The Umpiring Committee recommends that an Umpire Mentor be at least two badges
ahead of the Umpire they are mentoring. This ensures the correct information is passed
on in the correct way. They should also be up to date with their accreditations (i.e.
Section 1 Theory pass and/or Rules in Action attendance.)
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) sheets should be used to help umpires keep track of
their own training and performance.
Current Level of Umpire Level Umpire Aiming For Ideal Level of Mentor
Beginner Umpire Development
Programme
Experienced Unbadged or
E/R Encouragement Award
National C
Beginner National C National B or Experienced
National C
National C National B National A or Exp National B
National B National A AA or Exp National A
National A AA AA
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ERNA NATIONAL BADGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
To complement and incorporate the Netball Australia and Netball NSW programmes,
ERNA runs a variety of training events for developing umpires.
NATIONAL C & B BADGING
The Umpiring Committee works with Netball NSW and the AA Umpires to provide
mentoring and badging panels for umpires ready for National Badging. Clubs should
submit names of Umpire Candidates and Umpire Mentors willing and able to mentor
badge. All badging panels require 3 up-to-date umpires. The Umpiring Committee cannot
badge your umpires without these umpires from your clubs.
Any Umpire wishing to be considered for a National Badge MUST have completed the
required pre-requisites BEFORE a panel is considered.
In accordance with recommendations from All Australia umpires may not necessarily
know that a testing panel is watching them.
NATIONAL A BADGING
ERNA is not responsible for badging or coaching umpires to National A. We do, however,
advocate on behalf of umpires wishing to seek State League games of standard by
submitting names to Netball NSW. Allocation to these games is done by Netball NSW and
a Grading & Endorsement panel. Attendance at Netball NSW B Camp is recommended as
well as nominating to umpire State League divisions 1-7. Umpires are encouraged to
accept other Netball NSW opportunities that present from time to time e.g. Training
matches and selections.
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ERNA UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
WHAT IS THE UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UDP)?
This is an introductory course for beginning umpires who are just beyond the absolute
beginner stage. Participants are taught theory in the Level 1 Umpire Accreditation
Course and undertake five (5) practical umpiring sessions.
FORMAT
Near the beginning of the Competition for six weeks.
First week – Train the Trainer Lecture by an experienced Umpire Mentor for ALL
UDP Coaches provided by clubs. (This will take place even if it is raining.)
First week (minimum 4 hours) - Level 1 Umpire Education Course presented by
Experienced National B Badged (minimum) umpires. (This will take place even if it
is raining.)
From week 2-6 of programme – Practical coaching sessions begin on Junior
competition games. Usually 11 year old games at 8am timeslot. Participants may be
rotated around the grades in their allocated timeslots to give all umpires an
opportunity at the different levels. For the first three weeks of the practical
programme, participant will most likely umpire only half a game each (depending
on number of applicants).
Presentation attendance is required by ALL participants and coaches. (This will
take place even if it is raining.)
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
Anyone with a current Section 1 Umpires Exam pass (70% or more)
HOW DO I GET INTO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Fill in and submit the UDP form by the DUE DATE. There is a fee of $40 payable at
the Umpire Table.
Accepted applicants will only be entitled to a refund in extenuating circumstances.
Late entries will be placed on a waiting list and only considered if a vacancy exists.
For every two (2) UDP applicants you MUST supply one Badged Umpire Mentor with
an up-to-date Section 1 Theory Exam.
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?
Afternoon tea during the Level 1 Umpire Education Course.
A Netball Australia Level 1 Umpire Education Course booklet.
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Level 1 Umpire Education Course certificate, valid for life. (Level 1 Umpire
Education Course is a pre-requisite for the National C Badge).
Practical coaching and support from more experienced umpires designed to help
you improve as an umpire.
A likely referral to be assessed for the Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award
and/or National C Badge.
WHAT IF I DON'T GET INTO OR CAN’T MAKE THE UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME?
Still attend the Level 1 Course on the first day of the programme.
You will be placed on a waiting list and receive a game if someone does not turn up
(which is likely to happen). Please turn up at 8am on the practical coaching weeks
of the UDP.
You can attend the Evening Level 1 Umpire Education Course.
You may still be assessed for the Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award.
Umpire Mentors can watch you on any game at any time of the day.
CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THE UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Submit UDP forms and money by the due date.
Ensure all UDP Mentors attend the “Train the Trainer: Umpire Mentoring and
Testing Seminar” and the Debrief & Presentation.
Ensure Reserve Club duties are fulfilled (if allocated).
Ensure all UDP participants and mentors attend as required and the presentation.
Ensure participants and mentors unable to attend each week inform the Umpiring
Development Convenor as soon as possible.
ENSURE ALL MENTORS TURN UP EACH MORNING OF THE UDP and if they are not
going to be able to turn up ORGANISE A REPLACEMENT MENTOR.
Advise the Development Convenor if a particular game in the 8:00 am timeslot will
be particular difficult so stronger UDP participants can be allocated.
BE AWARE THAT DURING THE PROGRAMME, ALL UDP PARTICIPANTS AND COACHES
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO UMPIRE FOR YOU AT 8:00 a.m.
All money matters relating to the payment of club umpires and/or mentors in
relation to the UDP are to be dealt with by Clubs. The Umpiring Committee does
not enter into this.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
PRE-REQUISITES:
Current Section 1 Theory Exam PASS (70% or more)
MENTORING: Attend all of the Level 1 Umpire Education Course.
Attend at least 4 of the 5 practical sessions (however, perfect
attendance is greatly encouraged)
Match Responsibilities:
Meets the other umpire. Recognises the need to conduct pre-game checks.
Voice & Manner: Should be loud and pleasant.
Whistle: Should be loud.
Dress: Dresses appropriately according to ERNA rules.
Fitness: Can concentrate adequately for a full game.
Positioning: Knows which half and side-line to umpire.
Can position for basic throw-ins i.e., side-line and defence along
goal line.
Control: The umpire must be competent at controlling an 11 yr old game.
Terminology: Decisions can be understood by the players.
Decisions: Can blow whistle for goals, centres, start and re-start of play and
ball out of court.
Can conduct a Throw In.
Penalises some infringements including:
• Some obvious stepping
• Some obstruction of attempted goal
• Some contact (toss-ups acceptable)
Resume: A Trainee Umpire must be able to competently control an 11
year old game and penalise some obvious infringements. They
understand the very basics of umpiring.
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EASTWOOD RYDE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
ISN’T THE E/R ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD AN UMPIRING BADGE?
No, the E/R Encouragement Award is not a Badge. The entry level Badge for Umpires,
recognised across Australia, is the National C Badge. There is no such thing as a District
Badge. This award is designed to be an intermediary encouragement of persistence, hard
work and effort to help umpires continue towards the National C Badge (because it can
sometimes be a big step and long time between starting to umpire and attaining a
National Badge).
This Encouragement Award is designed to give developing umpires the opportunity to
receive mentoring from experienced Nationally Badged umpires over at least two weeks,
if not more.
WHO IS ASSESSED FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD?
Clubs nominate beginning umpires wishing to be assessed. Do not include UDP Umpires.
The UDP mentors will refer these umpires. They should ALSO nominate assessors who
can assess these are other umpires for Encouragement Awards.
Umpires being looked at for the Encouragement Award should be consistently umpiring
and on at least 13 year grade games.
WHO MENTORS & ASSESSES THE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Clubs should also provide the names of Nationally Badged Umpire Mentors who will
mentor and assess. These Mentors should attend the “Mentoring and Testing Umpires
Lecture” in week 3 of competition.
The Umpiring Committee are willing to help train the Club umpire mentors.
The Umpiring Committee are always wandering the courts. If we find someone who is
consistently umpiring well, they will be consulted and presented with the E/R
Encouragement Award, if they so wish.
HOW DOES AN UMPIRE RECEIVE THE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD?
If any umpire is shown to be consistently umpiring at a certain level, they will be
awarded the Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award on the spot. This is only a stepping
stone on the way to the more important National C Badge.
The Umpire will be given the Award after their game, along with a brochure of
congratulations and a list of the Key Performance Indicators for the National C Badge.
The Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award is not a pre-requisite for the National C
Badge, but someone umpiring at National C level will already be umpiring at the E/R
Encouragement Award level.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THE EASTWOOD RYDE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Theory: Current pass of 70% or more in the Netball Australia Section I
Theory Exam
Match Responsibilities:
Converses with the other umpire regularly in breaks. Conducts
some pre-games checks.
Voice: Loud enough for the players to hear the decisions given.
Manner: Pleasant, showing confidence at times.
Whistle: Should be loud.
Fitness: Has reasonable coverage of the court.
Positioning: Follows the ball, but may not be in the right position at the right
time all the time.
Dress: Umpires shall wear Whites or Club Playing Uniform.
Control: The umpire must be competent at controlling the game.
The umpire should ensure that players listen and follow
directions.
Terminology: Should attempt to use correct terminology.
Decisions: Umpires should be able to penalise infringements with
reasonable consistency including:
• Most stepping
• Occasional minor infringements e.g. over a third, held ball.
• Most obvious Obstruction.
• Most obvious Contact.
Umpires should be able to control centre passes, Throw Ins and
Toss-Ups.
Use of the Advantage Rule or Hand Signals is not required.
Resume: An Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award will be given to an
umpire who can control games of appropriate standard.
The KPIs for National C are only slightly more. Consult the Netball Australia NUDF.
STANDARD OF GAME FOR EASTWOOD RYDE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD ASSESSMENTS
Those who are being assessed for the Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Award should be
consistently umpiring games in the 13 year age division or above.
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UMPIRING PATHWAY
For Badging Guidelines and KPIs please refer to the latest edition of Netball Australia’s
“National Umpire Development Framework (2012)” (pages 9 & 13)
(“Publications” section of the Netball Australia website).
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UMPIRING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UMPIRES
STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTIONS
ERNA selects 11 yr, 12 yr, 13 yr, 14 yr and 15 yr Representative and Development teams.
Umpires are required for these selections to umpire the trialling teams. Mentoring is
sometimes available by experienced National Badge umpires. Clubs are allocated to
these Selections based on the number of players seeking selection. However, Clubs who
wish to use this opportunity for their own umpires may contact the Umpiring Committee
and request allocation. Phase 1 selections are in August, Phase 2 Selections are in
February and Phase 3 Selections are in March.
PRE-SEASON ROUND ROBINS & TRIAL MATCHES
Every year Eastwood Ryde Representative teams from State Age to State League 1, are
involved with pre-season round robin competitions and trial matches. These tend to take
place in February – April and can be organised by Rep Coaches at the last minute. If you
have an umpire who may be interested in taking advantage of these valuable
opportunities, please let the Umpiring Committee know in advance.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, STATE LEAGUE & NIGHT INTERDISTRICT SELECTIONS
ERNA selects various senior representative teams. Nationally Badged Umpires are
required for these selections to umpire the trialling teams. Mentoring is sometimes
available by experienced National Badge umpires. State League selections are usually in
November, State Championships in March and Night Interdistrict in July or August.
STATE LEAGUE COMPETITION
State League takes place from April to September. Netball NSW invites and allocates a
pool of AA, A & B Badged umpires to rotate through Division 1-4 State League through
the week. The ERNA Umpiring Committee submits names of suitably interested umpires
for State League divisions 5-7 on Saturday afternoons. Netball NSW selects and invites
umpires into the allocation Pool for Divisions 5-7. All games are played at the Ann Clarke
Centre in Auburn. Umpires are encouraged to be 100% available for State League if
nominated and accept all allocations given to them. Umpires wishing to be considered
for nomination in February should contact the Umpiring Committee in January.
NIGHT INTERDISTRICT COMPETITION
Night Interdistrict takes place from October to December on a Wednesday evening at the
Auburn Netball Courts. Netball NSW rotates talent identified umpires through the top
divisions of NID. Lower divisions are allocated to suitable Nationally Badged umpires by
the ERNA Umpiring Committee. Umpires wishing to be considered for nomination in
August should contact the Umpiring Committee.
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REPRESENTATIVE CARNIVALS
The ERNA Representative Teams and Development Squads attend Sunday carnivals from
March to June. One umpire per team must accompany teams to the carnivals. We
require National Badged Umpires for the senior teams and higher age groups (17, 15, 14
& 13 yr), a minimum of an umpire targeted for National C Badging for lower age groups
(12 & 11 yr).Umpires may nominate to attach to a Representative team for the entire
season but may be asked to umpire the other teams to ensure their own development
and the development of the players. The Umpire commits to attending all that team’s
carnivals for the season (up to 4) and then has priority selection to umpire at State
and/or State Age Championships, depending on their level of ability.
STATE & STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
For each team that is sent to the Championships ERNA must also send a National Badged
Umpire. National B and above is usually required for State & State Age Championships.
Suitable National C Badge umpires may also umpire State Age Championships. These are
three-day weekends over the June long weekend and the first week of the School
Holidays in July, respectively. Sometimes other districts make requests for help with
their umpiring at these championships. If we have umpires available, ERNA will usually
oblige. Accommodation out of the metro area is provided. Umpires who wish to be
nominated in April (State Champs) and May (State Age Champs) for these Championships
should contact the Umpiring Committee.
PAYMENTS OF EXPENSES TO UMPIRES ON REPRESENTATIVE GAMES
Representative Umpires are not considered employees of ERNA. Payments may not be
made immediately. Please ask your umpires to contact ERNA if payments do not arrive.
Representative Game in Metropolitan area $30.00
Representative Game in Non-Metropolitan area $35.00
Representative Carnival Unbadged umpire (incl ERNA Enc Award) $70.00
Representative Carnival National badged umpires (AA, A, B, C) $80.00
Interdistrict and Night Interdistrict – all umpires $30.00
ERNA pays umpires by Direct Deposit. All umpires requiring payment from ERNA should
fill in a form indicating their banking details – Account name, number and BSB.
Umpires who attend all three days of State or State Age Championships are entitled to a
free ERNA Umpiring t-shirt and ERNA Representative bag (depending on availability).
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
IMPORTANCE OF FITNESS
UMPIRE EXERCISES
Too often we hear umpires (and players) saying they umpire (and play) to get fit.
Umpires should ideally get fit to umpire. Umpiring requires not only stamina but speed,
the ability to change direction, flexibility and strength. A fitness programme should be
started in mid-summer and incorporate all these aspects as well as Umpire Specific
training e.g. reading the rules, practicing 3-feet recognition and 3-second perception,
sprinting to the goal line, dodging, side stepping etc. These fitness programmes are just
suggestions for a personal programme but doing fitness in a group is always so much
more fun. Why not join a Boot Camp or Fitness programme with a trainer?
Likewise, it is vital that umpires warm up and limber up before each game they umpire.
A simple warm up routine will enable a better game because the umpire is immediately
in the mindset of the game and able to keep up with players, who, themselves, have
generally warmed up.
EXAMPLE WARM-UP & FITNESS CIRCUIT
To be used after jogging and stretching.
2 x 30 metres HIGH KNEES Moderate rhythm Arms in Sprint position
2 x 30 metres BUTT KICKS Moderate rhythm Arms in Sprint position
2 x 30 metres SKIPPING Moderate rhythm Arms in Sprint position &
Pawing lead foot
2 x 30 metres QUICK FEET Fast rhythm
2 x 30 metres QUICK ARMS 10 seconds feet stationary then Sprint 30 metres
2 x 30 metres QUICK FEET Hands on waist 10 seconds then Sprint 30 metres
4 x 60 metres ACCELERATION
Complete once. Repeat every other day or every third day for fitness.
Umpires should also warm up laterally by doing side stepping, cross-overs and change of
direction from sideways to running forward (as in a game situation).
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EXAMPLE JUMPERS CIRCUIT
Do each exercise once and then repeat the cycle.
High knees Hands on waist 30 metres Walk back
Butt kick Hands on waist 30 metres Walk back
Two legged bunny hop 30 metres Walk back
Two hops out ... One hop up 30 metres Walk back
One hop out ... One hop up 30 metres Walk back
Two legged zigzag (skiing) 30 metres Walk back
Step out long/slow Front leg 90 o 30 metres Walk back
Backboard tip Slide, alternate corners 10 jumps each corner
Quick bounding 30 metres Walk back
Take a 2-minute rest and then repeat.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AANA All Australia Netball Association
ACC Anne Clark Centre
BF Brush Farm Park, Lawson St, Eastwood 2122
Current Rule Book Netball Australia Netball Australia Official Rule Book, Revised
2012
Netball Australia Netball “’U’ for Umpiring”, Revised 2012
ERNA Eastwood Ryde Netball Association Inc.
IFNA International Federation of Netball Associations
KPI Key Performance Indicator
MO Member Organisation (i.e. Eastwood Ryde Netball Association)
MP Meadowbank Park, Adelaide St, West Ryde, 2114
Netball NSW NSW Netball Association (also NSWNA)
NID Interdistrict
NUDF National Umpire Development Framework
(From Netball Australia)
SL State League
TBA To Be Announced
TBC To Be Confirmed
TBD To Be Determined
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COMPETITION BLOOD POLICY
BLOOD POLICIES
Please refer to Rule 7.2 in “Official Rules of Netball”, revised 2012. New Blood rule 7.2
is below:
7.2 Blood Policy
(i) An Umpire is required to hold time when a player who is bleeding is noticed or an on
Court player has indicated the presence of blood;
(ii) To stop play the Umpire shall blow the whistle and signal the Timekeepers to hold
time;
(iii) A stoppage for blood is not regarded as a stoppage for injury or illness and is not
recorded against a team;
(iv) The stoppage shall be up to two (2) minutes from when the time is held to decide
whether a bleeding player is fit to continue. This decision shall be left to the Primary
Care Person/s. No other Team Official is permitted on Court;
In addition:
(a) the wound shall be adequately covered;
(b) blood stained clothing shall be removed or cleaned;
(c) the ball and the Court shall be cleaned if necessary.
(v) During a stoppage for blood the bleeding player may be substituted or the
position left vacant. No other substitutions or team changes are permitted by either
team;
(vi) To restart play the Umpire shall signal to the Timekeepers and blow the whistle for
play to be resumed.
Eastwood Ryde Netball Association Special Blood Policy Rules state:
In the event a player’s uniform or positional patch is blood stained (during the game
ONLY) that player may retake the court in non-uniform clothing.
TIPS to CLUBS:
• A FIRST AID KIT should be an essential part of team equipment.
• A spare uniform and bibs in team bags is a good idea.
• Ice is always available at the ERNA Canteens or bring some in an esky.
• All injuries should be reported in the Injury Book in case of later Insurance claims.
Meadowbank Park – See Physiotherapist. Brush Farm Park – Go to the Netball Office/Control.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES POLICY
Sports Medicine Australia website - http://sma.org.au/resources/policies/infectious-diseases/ (address 11 Feb 2012)
It is strongly recommended that the following people involved in contact or collision sports be
informed of this policy and adopt its recommendations:
• team physicians
• other sports
medicine staff
• coaches
• referees
• team managers
• administrators
• players and their
parents
For health care professionals, information on Hepatitis B vaccination accompanies this policy
document or may be obtained by contacting the Sports Medicine Australia National or State Offices
or local GP.
Download “Infectious Disease Policy” - Sports Medicine Australia, October 2009, Infectious
Disease Policy, http://sma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/infdisease.pdf (address 11 Feb 2012)
BLOOD RULES, OK
Individuals and sporting clubs have the responsibility of playing their part in preventing the spread
of infection through participation in sport. Players, officials, coaches, sports trainers and first aiders
can be blood aware by following some simple guidelines and encouraging each other to do
likewise. Clubs can be blood aware by adopting an infectious disease policy, providing information
such as the pamphlet in the Blood Rules, OK kit to players, and maintaining a safe and clean
environment for players and spectators alike.
In the light of HIV and other blood-borne viruses, attitudes to blood on the field or court have
changed considerably in the past ten to twenty years. A Blood Rules booklet has been written to
help people understand blood-borne viruses and other infectious diseases, how they are transmitted
and what actions can be taken to prevent their spread through participation in sport. To download
the Booklet, please click on the following link.
Blood Rules OK Booklet -
http://sma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Blood_rulesOK-booklet.pdf (address 11 Feb 2011)
Blood Rules OK Pamphlet -
http://sma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Blood_rulesOK-pamphlet.pdf (address 11 Feb 2011)
*NB. SMA no longer has any of the Blood Rules OK Video Kits.
If you or your Club would like some copies of the Blood Rules OK pamphlet, please send SMA -
mailto:smanat@sma.org.au - an email with you or your club’s details including Name, Address and
contact details.
PLEASE NOTE: NETBALL IS PROBABLY CLASSIFIED AS A LIMITED CONTACT SPORT: “in
which the rules are specifically designed to prevent contact between players either
intentionally or unintentionally. Although contact can still happen, strong penalties are
often used to disallow substantial contact between players. These penalties, including
physically removing players from the field of play, mean that contact is moderate or
rare.”
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RULES FOR SPECIAL COMPETITION TYPES
NETTA NETBALL MODIFIED RULES
The following is a composite of the 2012 ERNA Rules of Play and the Netball NSW Netta
“Making Skills Better” pamphlet.
WHAT IS NETTA?
Netta is a modified game for 7-10 year old girls and boys. It is a learning experience for
each player and emphasises skill, development, mass participation and FUN. In the Day
Competition, seven (7), eight (8), nine (9) and some ten (10) year olds play modified
rules. However talented 10 year olds may play competition rules.
“COMPETITIONS”
Modified netball is non-competitive and, as a consequence, there are no semi-finals,
finals and grand finals. Score sheets are only used on ten (10) year old games for the
entire season and on nine (9) year old divisions from week eight (8) to enable grading in
the next year.
There will be up to fourteen (14) rounds, with presentations being held following the
completion of the final round.
Name sheets for modified netball are used in the seven (7) and eight (8) year old
divisions and the nine (9) year divisions up to week seven (7). They are divided into four
(4) quarters so that each player’s position is recorded for each quarter.
POSITIONS
In each modified netball game, each player should change position after no more than
two (2) quarters in the same position. During the season, each player should play in all
positions. All players present in a team should play at least two (2) quarters; the
quarters need not be consecutive. Players may be interchanged at quarter, half and
three-quarter time intervals.
EQUIPMENT
A 51cm to 61cm (20” to 24”) soccer ball or netball (size 4 instead of size 5) of all
leather or composite leather is to be used.
The goal posts are 3.4 metres (8 feet) high, where possible.
CATCHING AND THROWING
After catching the ball a player must throw within 6 seconds.
Minimal shuffling on the spot is allowed to gain balance before throwing, without
moving down the court - although, correct footwork should always be encouraged.
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Only strict “one to one” defence is permitted i.e. more than one (1) player is not
permitted to defend a player from the other team.
Each player may only defend his/her direct opposing player (e.g. WD v WA).
A defending player’s nearer foot must be at least 1.2 metres (4 feet) from the landed
foot of the player with the ball. This gives all players a clear view of where they want to
throw the ball.
OBSTRUCTION
A player is obstructing if she/he has her/his arms upraised within 1.2 metres (4 feet)
from the landed foot of the opposing player with OR WITHOUT the ball. If obstruction
occurs in the goal circle, a penalty pass or shot is awarded.
A defending player who obstructs is NOT made to stand out of play when the penalty
pass is taken. The umpire shows the defending player where 1.2 metres (4 feet) is and
allows him/her to defend the penalty pass from the correct distance.
CONTACT
When a player contacts another player, the umpire explains what was wrong to the
offending player and that player may defend the resulting penalty pass.
SHOOTING FOR GOALS
A player shooting for a goal cannot be defended. This is to enable the development of
correct technique.
UMPIRING TECHNIQUES
Umpires should:
• Use simple language and explain decisions.
• Use hand signals to accurately illustrate decisions made.
• Umpire according to the skill level of the players.
• Adopt the role of teacher/umpire rather than the rule enforcer.
• Adopt an encouraging and pleasant manner to ensure an open and free flowing game.
• Use common sense to ensure that the “spirit of the game” for children is not lost by
overcalling the game.
Netta umpires will find they spend a majority of the game on the court with the players
and therefore THE COACH/MENTOR OF THE TEAM IS A GOOD CHOICE AS UMPIRE.
NETTA MODIFIED NETBALL UMPIRING SYSTEM IS “UMPIRE YOUR OWN”.
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ONLY ONE EXPERIENCED UMPIRE IS NEEDED FOR EACH 7/8 & 9 YEAR OLD NETTA
MODIFIED GAME. This is indicated in the Fixtures Book by an asterisk next to the
team who must provide the umpire.
TWO EXPERIENCED UMPIRES ARE NEEDED FOR EACH 10 YEAR OLD NETTA MODIFIED
GAME.
MIXED NETBALL SPECIAL RULES
To play Senior Mixed netball a player must be 16 years or over and registered in the
Senior Mixed Netball competition.
To play Junior Mixed netball a player must be 12 years or over and registered in the
Junior Mixed Netball competition.
Mixed netball plays under the Current Competition Rules with the following alterations:
1. A maximum of three (3) males per mixed netball team may be on the court at any
one time.
2. A maximum of five (5) females per mixed netball team may be on the court at any
one time.
3. Both genders must be represented on each mixed netball team at all times.
4. A maximum of one (1) male per mixed netball team may play in each goal circle.
This means a Mixed netball team may play with only one male but it can only have five
(5) females on the court at the same time.
LADIES NETBALL SPECIAL RULES
There are no particular special rules for Ladies netball except that all Ladies players
must be turning 31 years or over by 31 st December in the year of play.
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YOUR THOUGHTS ON UMPIRING
NAME: _____________________ PHONE: ___________________________ EMAIL __________________________
1. Are you currently an umpire?
YES (Go to Q2) / NO (Go to Q3)
2. If you are an umpire, what are your highest qualifications?
None: Just a beginner OR Never Gained any
qualifications
Development Programme Umpire (OR old Red/Merit
Awards)
Eastwood Ryde Encouragement Awardee
National Badge. Please specify level: _______________
Other. Please specify: ____________________________
4. Please indicate the following :
I have never umpired and would like to learn
I have umpired some games and would like to improve
I would like to: - learn more about the rules of netball
- do a theory exam
- do an Umpire Education Course
- try for a higher badge
- umpire a modified game
- umpire a Junior grade (10-15yr)
- umpire an Intermediate grade (Cadet, Under 21)
- umpire a Senior grade: circle grade level A B C D
- umpire State League or Night Interdistrict
- go to a Netball NSW National Umpire Camp
I am NOT interested in umpiring…
Give reasons over page if you feel able.
3. Have you previously done a Netball Australia theory exam or
Umpire Education Course?
If so, please indicate the following information:
NB Aust Section 1 Theory mark: __________________
Year done: __________________
NB Aust Section 2 Theory mark: __________________
Year done: __________________
NB Aust Level 1 Umpire Course Year done: ____________
NB Aust Level 2 Umpire Course Year done: ____________
Aust Sports Commission Introductory Level Officiating
General Principles course Year done: ____________
Please return this form to:
___________________________
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What an Umpire Needs To Consider When Umpiring
Be prepared for the game
- arrive punctually (at least 20 minutes before game)
- wear appropriate footwear and dress/uniform
- bring your own whistle, band/ring and coin
- bring sufficient water and sun screen
Warm up before the game and warm down after the game
Be fit and healthy i.e. not sick or injured
Do checks before the game.
- Check the court & surrounds (free of rubbish & stuff)
- Check goalposts & post- pads
- Check balls (pumped, correct size and shape)
- Check players for uniforms, adornments, jewellery and
correct length of fingernails
Concentrate on the game
Umpire to the best of your ability
Control the game and give decisions
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UMPIRES
Do not criticise or coach teams while the match is in
progress
Control injury time
Implement the blood policy
Implement disciplinary policy as needed (and last resort)
Send for the Umpire on duty (or stop the game and get
the Umpire On Duty) if
- the game is getting out of control
- the Umpires are being harassed by the spectators
and/or players
- there is another umpiring matter requiring an ERNA
Official
Stop the game to deal with emergencies
Ask experienced umpires for rule clarifications
Update your knowledge and skills
Keep your qualifications up to date ( NB: Section 1 Theory
Exam is only valid for 6 years)
HAVE FUN!
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