UMPIRES

Empowering Umpires, Elevating the Game: Join our supportive community and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and passion for netball.

Umpiring netball is an exciting and rewarding adventure that’s rapidly growing into a sport of its own! It demands fitness, analytical skills, and a true passion for the game. As an umpire, you play a crucial role in maintaining order on the court and ensuring that every match is safe, fair, and fun. Whether you're starting as a beginner or aiming for the top, umpiring is the perfect way to stay involved in netball, from grassroots to NZ-level competitions!

There are so many ways to get started in umpiring. Begin by officiating for your team, school, or club – it’s a fantastic way to deepen your understanding of the game, improve your skills, and see the sport from an umpire’s perspective. To boost your confidence and skill level, the Whangarei Netball Centre offers courses for everyone, from beginners to experienced umpires.

When you become a named umpire for Whangarei Netball Centre, exciting opportunities open up! You could be selected to travel with representative teams, umpire at other centres, or attend tournaments where you’ll meet other passionate umpires, learn new techniques, and take your umpiring journey to the next level. Start your umpiring journey today and discover the excitement of making a difference in every game!

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HOW TO GET STARTED

Interested in becoming an umpire? We’re here to support you! Whether you're new to umpiring or looking to advance your skills, the first step is to reach out. Connect with a member of our Officials Committee, our Umpire Convenor, or any of the Whangārei Netball Centre staff.

They’ll guide you through the process, provide training opportunities, and help you get started on your umpiring journey. Join our team of officials and be part of the game in a whole new way!

PAT​​​​​​​HWAYS​​​​​​​

At Whangārei Netball Centre, we are committed to supporting umpires as they progress through the umpiring pathway. Whether you're just starting or working towards your next qualification, we provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to help you succeed. To learn more about the Whangārei Netball Centre pathway, click here. If you have any questions about taking the next step in your umpiring journey, reach out to our Umpire Convenor or a member of our Officials Committee. You can also contact umpiredevelopment@whangareinetball.co.nz for further support.

To learn more about the Netball New Zealand umpiring pathway, visit Netball Northern Umpire.


RESOURCES

Learning to Umpire 2025

The NNZ Learning to Umpire Module is designed for new umpires and player umpires, replacing the previous Netball New Zealand Centre Theory test. This module is the first step toward achieving the Centre Umpire Award and may also be a requirement for player umpires in some centres.

It provides a clear introduction to netball rules and practical techniques to help new umpires develop confidence and enhance their skills on the court.

OTHER RESOURCES 

Workshops

UMPIRE COACHES

Umpire Coaches play a vital role in developing the next generation of skilled umpires. As an Umpire Coach, you will work alongside our talented officials, empowering them to reach their full potential and elevate their game. To joint he team you will need to have a minimum Centre qualification – your expertise will be invaluable.

We will equip you for success with a comprehensive workshop at the start of each season followed by ongoing support and development from our experienced Umpire Coach Developers throughout the year.

If you are keen to inspire and mentor the next generation of umpires, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us at umpiredevelopment@whangareinetball.co.nz and let’s discuss how you can become apart of our dynamic coaching team.

CONTACT

For more information please contact Sue Robertson at umpiredevelopment@whangareinetball.co.nz