Umpire Awards
SLNC's Most Improved Umpire of the Year is awarded to an individual umpire in recognition of their significant improvement throughout the season.​​
Harper showed remarkable growth as an umpire throughout the 2025 season, consistently applying feedback, and demonstrating focus & determination at every training session and game.
Her dedication to learning quickly translated into on-court results, progressing to officiating Saturday games and earning her WDNA Award in record time — the fastest seen at the club!
Harper’s improvement is a direct result of her hard work, making her truly deserving of the 2025 Most Improved Umpire award.
Sienna began the 2024 season still a little shy and wary to make a call. Throughout the season her confidence grew, as did her umpiring skills.
Her mentors all agree that Sienna is a pleasure to work with as she listens to feedback and works hard implement positive changes.
Sienna's positioning, loud whistle, clear communication of umpiring calls, knowledge of the rules, team work with other umpires and control of the game improved each week resulting in achieving her National C badge.
Sienna is a pillar of our umpiring ranks and we are so proud of her development - we cannot wait to see where her umpiring career takes her next!
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.
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Thank you to SLNC's "Team White" for your dedication to continued improvement whilst officiating on game day and at training.