New Umpires

WHAT TO EXPECT

Below are the key notes from the information that will be sent to new umpires at the start of each year:
  • Age Group: As new umpires you will be umpiring the 10s & 11s Age groups.  
  • Mentoring: The club run an Umpire Mentoring program. At the beginning and throughout the season, experienced umpires will join you at games to provide mentoring and answer your umpiring questions. 
  • Workshop: Phoenix Beginner Umpire Workshop
  • Carnival: New umpires are strongly encouraged to take part in the club's Rising Stars Carnival. This is an opportunity to umpire matches before the season starts. Mentors will support umpires at the carnival.
  • Equipment
  • Uniform: White Shirt
  • Finger Grip Whistle
  • Notebook: to record feedback and a log of your games
  • Rosters: are issued at the start of each week with the details of the game you will be umpiring that week

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REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW UMPIRES

Before you can commence umpiring, you must meet/complete:
  • Age Requirements: Turn at least 13 years old during the year you start umpiring.
  • Payment: Complete the Statement of Supplier form below
  • Exam: Rules of Netball
  • Course: DPNA Beginner Umpire Course
  • Over 18?: Blue Card
  • App: Download Rules of Netball

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PAYMENT

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EXAMS & COURSES

RULES OF NETBALL EXAM
  • Register at Netball Learning and then complete and pass the online Rules of Netball Theory Exam
  • Once successfully completed, please email a copy of your certificate and receipt to: umpiring@phoenixnetball.org.au. The test cost will be reimbursed once you have filled out the appropriate paper work.
  • It is highly recommended that prior to commencing this exam you read a copy of the Rules of Netball (2024)The Rules of Netball is also available for purchase on the Netball Australia online shop or you can access digitally through the app.

COURSES

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OVER 18? BLUE CARD REQUIRMENTS

  • For umpires who will be 18 years or older at the start of the season will need to obtain a Blue Card.

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APP SUGGESTIONS

RULES OF NETBALLApp- Rules Of Netball


The Rules of Netball Application in the International Federations' offical app.


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MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about umpiring at Phoenix, please contact the club's Umpiring Convenor at umpiring@phoenixnetball.org.au.

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10s + 11s Grading Carnival
Rising Stars Carnival
💲 Cost: $50 per team
🙋 Umpires: Supplied
🍔 Food & drinks available for purchase on the day
Teams are encouraged to bring shade tents, chairs or blankets, water bottles, sun protection and plenty of team spirit!
If you have any questions, please contact our Vice President at
📧 vpresident@phoenixnetball.org.au
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