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Umpiring is a vital part of Netball and is a means of keeping order within a match. It is an engaging way to maintain fun on the court in a safe way. From beginners to NZ level umpires, it is a perfect way to be involved.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced umpire, in order to umpire netball here in Taranaki we need you to become a registered umpire. To do this you are required to attend a 'Good Call Rules' workshop and complete the online module. Once this has been completed you will be able to umpire in any of our netball competitions and programs we offer in Taranaki.

All teams in our competitions/programs need to supply an umpire. This includes Satellite Netball, futureFERNs (years 7 and 8), Summer and Spring League.

Umpire coaches are available to support you through your umpire journey.

All Taranaki Umpires Must Be Registered

To become a 'Registered Umpire' you must:

Pass the Netball NZ Learning to Umpire Module (replaces online Centre Theory test).
Attend a Good Call Rules class (online or face to face facilitated by Netball Taranaki ) Dates for 2025 TBC

Registered Umpire qualifications are valid for 4 Years from the date of completion, unless there is a major rule change by the International Netball Federation (INF) then an update will be required.

We accept requests for a Good Call Rules workshop, this does require a minium number of attendees. We can help advertise if this is an option you are wanting, just let us know.

Please click on the workshops/courses button to enrol.

Instructions navigate sports tutor online learning

1. Follow the sports tutor link for online learning - click HERE

2. Proceed to log-In OR register if you don't have an account (it is free)

3. At the top select 'Search Learning', then in the drop-down select the 'Netball NZ catalogue

4. Find the 'Learning to Umpire 2025' course and enroll

5. Complete the module and send a copy of your certificate to ndocs@netballtaranaki.org.nz

Please remember to send through a copy of your achieved certificate from completing the online module. This completes the process to become an registered umpire.

OPPORTUNITIES

March 2025 - Pre-Season strength and conditioning for all. This is a fun way to get prepared before the netball season begins. Learn all about umpire specific warm ups, recovery and nutrition.

Fitness testing is available for those that want it. This includes the yoyo test.

June 2025 - Representative Programme will be needing umpires to travel away with our representative teams. Travel, accomodation and food is all provided.

Please email Zara if you're interested in any of the above:

http://ndc@netballtaranaki.org.nz

YOYO TESTING DATES

March 15th

June 1st - All umpires applying to attend the NNZ U18 Champs

August 1st - All umpires applying to attend NNZ Open Champs

September 1st - Umpires selected to attend NNZ Secondary School Champs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All yoyo tests are now required to be ran from Netball Taranaki and will be facilitatored by our Development Officer - Mishka Katene - Rosa, if extra support is required Netball Taranaki will invite facilitators from the approved list.

There will be no results accepted outside of testing dates provided from Netball Taranaki.

Umpires prior to screening for NZ C or NZ B, including endorsement must achieve a 14.3 or more.

All other Umpires are recommended to achieve a minimum 13.2