Umpire News

WDNA is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) from Nationally Badged umpires for the 2027 SENIOR STATE AGE.

Date: 3-6 April 2026
Venue: Toowoomba Netball Association
Grade: 15-18 Years State Age Teams
WDNA teams are not travelling together.

Closing date for this nomination process is 3 November 2026.

Selected umpires will be notified after the closing date.

WDNA is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) from Nationally Badged umpires for the 2027 Junior State Age.

Date: 3 - 6 July 2026
Venue: Sunshine Coast Netball Association
Grade: 12-14 Years State Age Teams
For events which are not held in Brisbane, travel costs are provided by WDNA and umpires will travel with the teams.

Closing date for this nomination process is 9 March 2027.

Selected umpires will be notified after the closing date.

Expressions of interest for the 2027 WDNA Umpire High Performance Program and Umpire Development Squad are now open.

The Umpire High Performance Program is aimed at National B umpires and umpires close to attaining their National B. Umpires will be allocated to WDNA A Grade and A Reserve fixture games and will receive regular coaching and development opportunities.

The Umpire Development Squad is aimed at National C umpires who are looking to consolidate their knowledge and start working towards the next level. Umpires will receive coaching on their club allocated games and Monday night social competition.

Umpires in both programs will have the opportunity to attend theory sessions during the season as well as practical coaching.

As part of the program, an umpire education workshop will be held on Saturday 30 January 2027. Please save the date in your calendar.

Register your interest to Umpire for Night Season here!
Night Season is a great opportunity for umpires to receive coaching to support and further develop this umpiring skills, receive more games to work on skills, great development for umpires going for their C Badge!

Umpires need to be confident enough to umpire adult games on their own.