Umpire Training for Year 8 Students: Kiwi Whistler Programme
The Kiwi Whistler Programme is designed to train year 8 students who wish to learn to umpire. It is a 6-week programme for 2 hours with theory and a practical application by umpiring Year 6 and some senior Saturday games.
Wellington West Netball School Convenors are invited to submit the names, parent email and phone contact details of two* Kiwi Whistler 2024 nominees and their mentors to
Melae Day at [email protected] by Wednesday 28th February
(*Due to the size of Samuel Marsden and Karori Normal these schools are able to submit four)
Course details:
Dates and times for 2024 sessions are:
4pm-6pm Tuesday 5th March
4pm-6pm Tuesday 12th March
4pm-6pm Tuesday 19th March
4pm-6pm Tuesday 26th March
4pm-6pm Tuesday 9th April
4pm-6pm Tuesday 30th April
Venue: Cardinal McKeefry School/St Thomas More Lounge
66 Albemarle Road, Northland/36 Worcester Street, Wilton
Mentors MUST attend with their Kiwi Whistlers for every session to get acquainted with new rules. Mentors will shadow and support their Kiwi Whistlers at their games.
Kiwi Whistlers are to bring a pen, adequate footwear and long hair tied back.
Kiwi Whistlers will be required to be available for umpiring during the season at Cardinal McKeefry School starting 4 May 2024.
Cost $50 includes a Fingergrip Whistle
A registration and payment link will be sent directly to Kiwi Whistlers (and their schools and mentors copied in).
Any questions please contact:
Melae Day at [email protected] or 021 089 66730
Prerequisites:
Be in Year 8 and interested in umpiring
Committed to attend all theory and practical sessions
Have an adult mentor
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