Umpire Accreditation
WDNA Award
To achieve this association based award, designed to encourage beginners, umpires must demonstrate:
- developing umpire skills and techniques
- understanding and practical application of the Rules of Netball
Beginner umpires working towards their WDNA Award must complete an Introduction to Umpiring Course and have passed the Rules of Netball Theory Exam.
National C Badge
To achieve this accreditation umpires must demonstrate:
- basic game management
- procedural competence
- basic positioning and vision
- reaction and timing
- recognising and penalising infringements
- applying advantage.
WDNA Award umpires working towards their C Badge must complete their Foundation Umpire Course and regularly umpire Senior Games or Monday Nights implementing advice from Mentors.
National B Badge
To achieve this accreditation umpires must demonstrate:
- sound game management to maintain control and player safety
- umpiring techniques which enable recognition of infringements behind and ahead of play
- the beginnings of application of the advantage rule
- more consistent recognition and finer understanding of minor and major infringements
- some ability to distinguish between fair contest and contact that interferes with play.
National C Badged umpires working towards their B Badge can apply to join the WDNA High Performance & Development Umpiring Program, where they will be assigned A Grade/A Grade Reserve games, and must complete an Intermediate Umpire Course.
The game can't start without umpires!
Umpires are an integral part of the netball community. They help keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone, all while developing personal skills like communication, resilience and leadership.
Thank you to SLNC's "Team White" for your dedication to continued improvement whilst officiating on game day and at training.