Accreditation Umpire

• The Rules of Netball Theory Exam tests the basic rules of the game.
• A certificate is generated for all candidates who achieve a pass of 70% or above.
• It is highly recommended that prior to commencing this exam you read a copy of the Rules of Netball(2024).
• A pass is a prerequisite for:

# C Grade Badge, the introductory level umpire accreditation.

# State Bench Official Accreditation.

# Development Coach Accreditation.

# WDNA Rep players are required to sit this exam.

The foundation Umpire course has been designed to assist you in achieving the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective umpire and enjoy your officiating role.

The Course is a pre-requisite for obtaining an Association Award and a National C Badge.

The course contains the following modules:

• A good umpire
• Getting started
• Umpiring techniques
• Rules in action
• Where to now?

50% of the required updating should be completed through on court umpiring.  Practical umpiring can be undertaken at any level and may occur on a regular basis (weekly, fortnightly) or in specific situations such as camps, carnivals etc.

We recommend that all umpires continue to upgrade their knowledge, skills and competencies after they've attained their badge.  Staying up-to-date maintains the overall quality of umpires in netball and makes sure they are provided with ongoing education and development opportunities.

Our ongoing education and development opportunities cover areas such as:

• The lastest information on developments in netball;
• Rules knowledge and current interpretations;
• Access to the most up-to-date techniques and skills relating to umpiring.

The successful completion of the Rules of Netball Theory Exam (pass mark as required for the badge being updated) is a mandatory updating requirement for all badge levels.

See Netball Australia Umpiring Accreditation - click here.