BECOME UMPIRE READY

​​​​​​​Kaipara Netball can help you become umpire ready for the upcoming season by providing you with all the necessary tools to support you to become an umpire. 

All club and school umpires are required to attend the Umpire Development Workshops below prior to taking the court before competition starts. 

UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - PART ONE: Saturday 6th April, 2024, 9.00am -12.00pm

Topics covered will include:

  • Year 5&6 6 v 6 game format
  • Year 7&8 7v7 game format
  • New 2024 Umpire Rule Changes
  • Introduction to Netball Umpiring

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - PART TWO: Sunday 7th April, 2024, 9.00am - 1.00pm

​​​​​​​All umpires will be given a practical opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge by taking part in a centre run Pre Season fun tournament for Year 5-8 players.  All umpires will be allocated games to umpire with support from the Umpire Coordinator.

​​​​​​​UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - PART THREE: Tuesday 30th April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

  • UmpireSmart - Pratical Component run by NetballSmart Development Officer Katie Adamson
  • Review of Part One & Part Two
  • Practical outside
  • Whistle Techniques
  • Eye and Body Positioning
  • Movement around the court in Pairs (court layout of where each umpire controls)
  • Practice whistle blow and introduce sanctions after each call

WANT TO BECOME A CENTRE UMPIRE?

If you are interested in becoming one of Kaipara Netball Centre umpires to be added to a central database for schools and clubs then please register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/285448 or click on the button link provided above. 


For more information on our Umpire Workshops please contact:

Umpire Co-ordinator

Jordyn Kidwell - [email protected]