Bench Officials Successes 

Congratulations to all the bench officials who have been appointed to Nationals fixtures for 2025. 

The support that bench officials provide for the game is on occasion understated and overlooked.  However, just like our players, umpires and coaches, they too have a pathway, train and seek development to be the best they can be in their roles.  They also get the seats closets to the on court action!  Looking forward to seeing you all at the upcoming events!! 

NetballSmart NNZ Open Champs –  

Bench Official Co-ordinator: Anne Harrison  

Markers: Claire Lewis, Margaret Marsh 

Bench Officials: Aileen Neilson, Gail Benseman, Janice Paterson, Maree Morel, Sally Pakipaki and, Tracie Lucas 

NNZ Secondary Schools Champs –  

Margaret Western, Tania Rule, Janine Clucas, Anne Harrison 

Zone Theory results 

Great result from Mainland Zone!!  This year for the Zone Theory one exam we had a great level of interest with 27 participants sitting the first exam (the second highest number of participants across the zones). With 10 of our 16 Centre’s having umpires sit the exam, it shows a real commitment to development across the zone. 

Congratulations to all the umpires, coaches and tutors on your success!! 

Article added: Wednesday 04 June 2025