Umpire Assessment
In order to achieve an Umpiring Award Learners need to be assessed.
Into Officiating Award
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
Learners need to undertake a practical assessment
C Award
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
The umpire has to undertake a written assessment paper, two practical assessments (one pre-assessment and one final practical assessment)
Application Forms
Into Officiating
C Award
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