Netball Umpires

This program is proudly supported by:

Head Coach: Sarah Bain

Netball NSW (NNSW) is committed to supporting umpires in their development by providing opportunities to increase their knowledge; gain experience; and develop and extend their personal attributes and competencies. NNSW will support the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) for the development and support of pre-elite netball umpires.

The purpose of the program is to:

• Provide a training environment that allows the pre-elite umpires the opportunity to access quality services and programs as they progress through the NNSW Umpire pathway.
• Implement the NNSW Umpire program, as set by NNSW in conjunction with the Netball Australia (NA) Umpire pathway.
• Prepare umpires for National badge accreditation awards.
• Provide umpire education and promote continuous improvement to develop the regions umpires.

Academy Program

As an integral component of the NNSW Umpire pathway, HAS will deliver a program that supports identified talented umpires to access quality education and development opportunities delivered by professional and specialised service providers in a well-managed, monitored and controlled environment.

The HAS Umpire program will consist of on court & in field training, fitness program and education.

Athlete Eligibility

Umpires must be from within the Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) catchment area and meet minimum pre-requisite of:

• Be aged between 14-18 (born 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 or 2005) years of age in the year of the program
• Be working towards a National C or B badge
• Associations must sign off on umpire applications
• Display the potential to progress through the NNSW & NA Umpire pathway
• Demonstrate a dedication to improving performance

Program Outline (Draft)

• Fitness Testing Sessions
• On Court Training Sessions
• Education sessions in conjunction with the 2022/23Netball squad
• State League Netball Competition *
• Your Local Club Academy Games **
• NSW Netball Regional Academy Camp TBC ***

* Please note State League dates aren't realised until early 2023 (State League coaching for umpires participating at State League games, umpires not participating can attend to observe).

**  All umpires will be required to attend each session, however, a limited number of umpires may be selected to attend the Academy Games. This decision will be under the discretion of the coach

*** NSW Regional Academy Netball Camp subject to Netball NSW dates and confirmation

Program Cost

A program levy will be applicable to successful athletes and a uniform levy will also be applicable

2022/23 Squad