Officiating Courses

The Officials are the third team on court, without whom the game would not happen. England Netball supports it’s extensive playing programme with a fully developed officiating department offering assistance from grass roots up to the elite international level.

Officiating Courses and Mentoring support are available across the South Region. Both Beginner and C award courses are organised by the County Netball Associations whilst B award courses are organised regionally. 

Download the latest Umpiring Course leaflet for Hampshire here

Into Officiating Course

Aim: To introduce the rudiments of umpiring a netball match.

Outcomes:

• To have knowledge of basic rules of the game
• To identify obvious infringements of the rules
• To apply correct use of voice, whistle and terminology
• To be aware of correct positioning
• To keep an accurate scoreboard and call the score
• To identify the requirements for the England Netball Into Officiating Award
• Prepare candidates for assessement

Towards C Course

Aim: To prepare umpires with knowledge of the rules and umpire competencies to umpire at average adult club level.

Outcomes:

• Penalising correctly obvious infringements of the rules
• Correct use of whistle, voice, hand signals and terminology
• Positioning and movement on side line and goal line
• Understanding when contact interferes with play
• By widening vision beyond the ball
• To identify the requirements for the FENA C Award to include competencies
• To prepare candidates for assessment

If you are interested in becoming an umpire or match bench official contact your County Umpiring Secretary for further information:

Hampshire

Carol Williams
carolwilliams1@sky.com

Isle of Wight

Trevor George
trevorgeorge1954@gmail.com