Officiating Course Information
Into Officiating Course
Requirements and results:
Perfect for those over the age of 13 that want to officiate at the local level or in a school environment.
After you attend the course you will:
- Have a basic understanding of the rules of netball
- Recognise obvious infringements
- Apply the correct use of voice, whistle terminology
- Be aware of correct umpire positioning
- Be able to keep an accurate scorecard
- Understand the requirements to progress along the officials pathway
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 6 hours
Delivery: Practical & Theory
Cost of course: Dependent on County
C Award Umpire Course
Requirements and results:
Perfect for those over the age of 14 who want to officiate at the local level or in a school environment.
After you attend the course you will:
- Understand the role of the umpire and the qualities of a good official
- Have a good understanding of the rules of netball
- Recognise obvious infringements
- Apply the correct use of voice, whistle terminology
- Be aware of correct umpire positioning
- Understand the concepts of managing discipline
- Understand the requirements to progress along the officials pathway
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 6 hours
Delivery: Practical & Theory
Cost of course: Dependent on County
B Award Umpire Course
Requirements and results:
Perfect for those that have gained the C Umpire Award and are over the age of 16 officiating in local or regional leagues.
After you attend the course you will:
- Continue to develop rules knowledge and application in a more demanding game environment
- Apply the concept of advantage
- Understand and use recommended hand signals
- Expand on vision, positioning and movement skills
- Develop your game management skills
- Understand the umpire protocols
- Understand the requirements to progress along the officials pathway
Prerequisite: C Award
Duration: 6 hours
Delivery: Practical & Theory
Cost of course: Dependent on Region
Courses are organised via the Somerset County Netball Associations Umpiring Committee. For more information on upcoming courses please contact Hazel Davidson on somersetnetballumpiring@hotmail.co.uk