Umpiring is an integral part of our game. Umpires provide the opportunity for everyone to play the game in a safe, fair and enjoyable environment. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring that we create a culture at Randwick where our umpires are a respected part of our netball community and young people are safeguarded.
The role of the RNA Umpires Committee is to provide leadership in umpiring and to support the umpires and clubs. The RNA Umpires Committee is a resource to the clubs to assist in their endeavours to develop their umpires. The Committee, or delegate, is responsible for allocating umpires to A grade pool games and to representative opportunities (Representatives teams and State Age Championship competitions), finals, as well as for the supervision and panelling of umpires for National accreditation.
Clubs are responsible for providing umpires who are of a suitable standard for the teams they enter in the winter competition and for developing new umpires per the RNA badging KPIs ie. Green/White/Pink (refer to Coordinators handbook). The RNA Umpires Committee can support the clubs in the development of umpires and provide information to umpires on the pathways that are available to them.
A neatly presented umpire looks professional and in control of the game. Umpires at RNA must wear club uniform (tracksuit or playing dress) or white top (white or black shorts, tracksuit pants or skirt and white polo) when umpiring games. Leggings and hoodies are not allowed. Suitable footwear must be worn.
Click on the links below for more information:
Badging Key Performance Indicators
Let them know that you are interested in umpiring next year. Their details can be found on the website. Must be turning 13 years or older in the year of competition.
Read the rule book cover to cover - you can find it online or purchase a hard copy from control.
Complete the Foundation Umpires Course online via the Netball Australia Website.
Complete the Rules of Netball Theory Exam via the Netball Australia website and get a mark over 70%.
Attend the half day Beginners Umpire Day* held pre-season at Heffron Park *date to be confirmed in RNA Calendar.
Becoming an umpire for your club is easy, here’s how:
Before National Badging
It is also recommended that all umpires do the Foundation Umpires Course. It is a mandatory pre-requisite prior to undertaking National Badging. Once passed, it does not need to be repeated. The exam cost is $45.
This course is found on learning.netball.com.au
National Badge Camps
For those umpires who already have a National Badge, we strongly recommend that you attend a National Badge Camp. Our umpires who have attended have indicated that they found it especially useful and enjoyable. These courses are run yearly by Netball NSW.
UMPIRING IN NSW
Want to umpire A Grade at RNA?
The Community Bank Clovelly Umpire Pathway Program has been established to support and develop National badged umpires (A, B or C) wishing to umpire at the highest level within the Association. Umpires should display the desire to strive for excellence and professionalism in umpiring. Click Below for more details and how to apply.
All clubs can seek assistance from our Umpires Committee to develop and nurture their umpires.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact the umpiring convenor below. The purpose of the RNA Umpires Committee is to provide guidance and leadership towards the development of umpiring at RNA as well as to support the umpires and clubs in the RNA competition.
Umpiring Convenor: Debbie Ennis
