Umpire Theory Exams
Netball New Zealand has three levels of Theory Exams for umpires: Centre, Zone and NZ.
CENTRE AWARD Theory Exam
- From 2016 available online only.
- Practice questions will be available to assist with preparation for this exam.
ZONE AWARD Theory Exam
- From 2016 this will be online.
- More detail about the style of paper will be available soon.
NEW ZEALAND AWARD Theory Exam
- This will remain the same for 2016 but it is planned to work towards moving it online by 2017.
Rules Changes announced for 2016
The INF has announced a series of rule changes for 2016. In summary:
- The game management procedures in dealing with foul play have been standardised through the introduction of a four-step grading system.
- The use of injury breaks as tactical time-outs will no longer be possible, with all injury stoppages to be 30 seconds, and the injured player must come straight off the court.
- Players no longer have to wait for the infringing player to stand down properly before taking a penalty pass or shot.
- Umpires will no longer blow their whistle when goals are scored or the ball goes out of court. It is predicted this measure will reduce the whistle in the game by 30 per cent.
- ’Goal-tending’ is no longer allowed. Players cannot block a shot once the ball is on a downward arc.
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