Hinterland District Netball Association

Hinterland District Netball Association

2015 UMPIRE TOOL KIT

“When players play to the Rules of Netball, the umpire’s role is less evident.”

2015 Umpire Tool Kit

Contents

 Welcome
 Our Mission Statement & Objectives
 Role of the Umpire
 Netball Australia Umpire Code of Behaviour
 Netball QLD Online Courses 2015
 2015 Contact Lists
 2015 Umpire Calendar of Events
 2015 Umpire Fee Schedule
 Tips for Achieving Umpiring Success
 Match Protocols Checklist
 Final Series Protocols
 Overview Badge Framework
 Overview Umpire Accreditation Pathway
 2015 HDNA Umpire Training & Development Programs
 “Umpire Coaching & Mentoring” Program
 “Basic Introduction to Junior Umpiring” Course
 HDNA Umpires’ “Pathway to Success”
 Umpire Accreditation Pathway & Development Framework
 Badge Testing
 Key Performance Indicators
 Competency Checklist – Junior/Senior Association Badge
 Umpire Personal Information Form
 Statement by a Supplier Form
 Umpire Agreement Form
 Umpire Registration Form
 AANA Level 1 Online Umpires Course flyer
 Netball Australia Community Umpire Toolkit flyer
 Resources

2015 Umpire Tool Kit

Welcome

Hinterland District Netball Association’s Umpire Tool Kit provides you with all the relevant forms, information and
resources needed whilst umpiring for our association. HDNA offers a structured competition pathway together with
development programs and coaching initiatives, to ensure all our umpires are afforded the same opportunities to
advance from grass roots to high performance.

Our Mission Statement

To nurture, develop and educate our umpires on all umpiring matters in accordance with Netball Queensland’s
Umpiring Development Plan, whilst providing a friendly environment to participate in.

Our Umpiring Objectives

 Develop and maintain skilled umpires capable of officiating any level of netball at local level
 To attract high performance umpire coaches and resources to benefit and support the growth and

development of our umpires
 To provide regular training programs and coaching initiatives to assist clubs with training of umpires, with

the goal to increase the number of participants interested in umpiring
 To uphold the highest standards of netball umpiring at all times in a professional, positive, sportsmanlike

manner
 Working collaboratively with clubs to ensure best practice occurs on all levels
 Respecting all people regardless of race, colour or creed
 Umpire to the Official Rules of the game without fear or favour
 Upholding all principles and policies in our Constitution and By-laws
 To learn from the past and look forward to the future with strategic frameworks that are adaptable to

change

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Role of the Umpire

Umpiring netball can be both exciting and challenging. Your role as an umpire is invaluable and your job is to
ensure that the game is played fairly for both teams in a safe environment under the Official Rules of the Game.
Umpires must know, interpret and comprehend the rules of netball according to the Rule book. Anyone can learn
the rules but a good umpire learns how and when to apply them.

Skills Required

 Knows, interprets and comprehends the rules
 Has a friendly and pleasant manner
 Is consistent all the time
 Uses common sense when necessary
 Gives decisions loudly and clearly
 Has strong hand signals
 Gives full attention to the game whilst umpiring
 Is in control of the game at all times
 Has good positioning on court
 Is confident
 Asks questions if unsure
 Has a sense of humour, thick skin and 60/60 vision

Umpire’s Tool Kit

 White top, white skirt, white bike pants are preferable
 Ring or Wrist Band for centre passes
 Whistle, finger grip + spare
 Official Rule Book 2012
 Coin (for toss of umpires end)
 Loud, clear, concise voice
 Strong and accurate hand signals
 Water bottle
 Hat / Sunscreen (if needed)
 HDNA Coaching & Mentoring Book
 Positive attitude and professional mannerism

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Netball Australia: Umpire Code of Behaviour

In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, umpires must meet the following requirements with
regard to their conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations
or Affiliates in their role as an umpire.

 Umpire in accordance with the Official Rules of the Game
 Treat all players, coaches, match officials and other umpires with respect
 Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else
 Ensure the courts and its surrounds are compliant with the rules
 Take appropriate action to manage dangerous play
 Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times
 Be a positive role model through behaviour and personal appearance projecting a favourable image of

netball and umpiring at all times
 Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction
 Maintain or improve your current performance and seek continual improvement

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Netball QLD:
2015 Online Umpire Training & Development Programs

Umpires are encouraged to constantly improve their rules knowledge by completing courses on offer through
Netball QLD.

AANA Section 1 Theory Exam
Umpires must complete the AANA Section 1 Theory Exam online and obtain a course certificate with a pass mark
of 70% or more. This online theory exam can be completed as many times as you like to continually update your
knowledge. This exam is compulsory before any umpire can engage in umpiring of a competition at our
Association.

To access the above online umpires courses visit the Netball Australia website:
http://netball.com.au/get-involved/e-learning-centre/

AANA Level One Online Umpires Course

The Level One Umpires Course is now available online and has been designed to assist umpires in achieving the
necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective umpire. Please see flyer in this document for further information.

To access the above online umpires courses visit the Netball QLD website:
http://qld.netball.com.au/get-involved-2/umpires/

AANA Umpire Fitness Program

Umpires will not improve without physical fitness, so it is essential that some form of fitness program be undertaken.
Unless you are physically fit you cannot keep up with the pace of the games, and more importantly, physical fitness
will help maintain CONCENTRATION and therefore umpiring CONSISTENCY.

Netball QLD offers an extensive fitness program that can be done at home or in the gym and is designed to help
develop your overall fitness and prepare you for the netball season ahead.

For further information visit the Netball QLD website:
http://qld.netball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/09/Phase-1-Intermediate.pdf

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2015 HDNA Umpire Committee Contacts

Executive Committee: Position: Phone: Email:

Kimberley Seymour Umpires Convenor 0418491108 [email protected]

Umpire Sub-Committee: Position: Phone: Email:

Katy Pryde Monday Night Umpire 0410325639 [email protected]
Jo-anne Dawes Coordinator
Renae Meyers 0415084414 [email protected]
Saturday Umpire 0409305634 [email protected]
Coordinator 0407737607 [email protected]
Umpire Coach

Pam Potter Umpire Coach

2015 Club Umpire Liaison Officer Contacts

Club Umpire Liaison Club: Phone: Email:
Officers:
Sondra McArthur Tamborine Mountain 0499432745 [email protected]
Maria Perkins Tallebudgera 0415422829 [email protected]
Katy Pryde Phoenix 0410325639 [email protected]
Katrina Casaclang Five Rivers 0413581033 [email protected]
Georgia Bell Mudgeeraba 0428337554 [email protected]
Jo-anne Dawes Pizzey Park 0415084414 [email protected]
Carly Burge Palm Beach 0435376817 [email protected]

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2015 HDNA Committee Members Contacts

Executive Committee: Position: Phone: Email:
Rosemaree Bradford President
0418737862 [email protected]

Julie Prendergast Vice President 0402667342 [email protected]

Jodie Littleboy Secretary 0418872116 [email protected]

Bev Taylor Treasurer 0438305634 [email protected]

Kimberley Seymour Umpires Convenor 0418491108 [email protected]

Committee: Position: Phone: Email:
Katy Pryde
Net Set Go Convenor / 0410325639 [email protected]
TBA Monday Night Umpire
Jo-anne Dawes Coordinator 0415084414 [email protected]
Jenny Manson 0423423 548 [email protected]
Angela Smith Saturday Junior Convenor
TBA
Saturday Umpire
Coordinator
Monday Night Convenor

Equipment Officer 0411363868 [email protected]

Coaching Coordinator

Association Details

Hinterland District Netball Association
PO Box 124, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba
Phone/Fax: (07) 5522 7655
Mobile: 0438 639 168
Website: www.hdnetball.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: HDNA Umpires
ABN: 74903501930

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2015 Umpiring Calendar of Events

To register your interest in the below courses, please complete the registration forms located on the HDNA
website under the tab ‘Umpires’.

Dates Time / Venue Event Course Information
21 January 2015
4.00-8.00pm Netball Qld Roadshow NQ Umpiring Development
31 January 2015 Tweed Heads Netball Recommended for Club Plan 2015
Liaison Officers, Committee
07 February 2015 Association
28 February Members, Coaches

14 March 2015 9.00-11.30am Umpire Coach/Mentor Senior Umpire Deb Seiler
23 May 2015 Southport/Carrara Course will cover a variety of skills &
22 June 2015
18 July 2015 (SCNA) Recommended for Club techniques for coaching
Liaison Officers and any umpires and interpretation of
7 November 2015 Umpire Coach/Mentor
14 February 2015 rules discussion

TBA April 2015 9.00-10.00am Club Liaison Officers All Club Liaison Officers are
HDNA Bar Area Meeting required to attend this
16 February 2015
1.30-2.00pm 2015 Coaching & Mentoring meeting. If a Liaison Officer
21 February 2015 Program is unavailable, they must
1.30-2.30pm send a suitable
26 February 2015 “ Review & Plan 2016
representative to take notes.
An agenda will be provided

one week prior to the
meeting

9.00am-1.00pm New Basic Introduction to This course will cover both
HDNA Bar Area Junior Umpiring Course theory and practical

Recommended for all experiences. Attendees are
trainee umpires and anyone required to wear suitable
clothing to umpire in and
interested in learning the bring a whistle, note book
fundamental basics of and pen
umpiring from the grass
roots level

6.00-6.30pm Monday Night Umpires New information and
HDNA Bar Area Meeting Policies & Protocols for the

All umpires who are season ahead will be
registered to umpire at discussed
HDNA in 2015 are required
to attend this meeting

10.00-2.00pm NQ The Rules In Action is a NQ
HDNA Rules in Action Umpire Education Course.
Recommended for National It is a discussion of rules
C Badged and Senior
presented by an All
Umpires Australian (AA) Umpire

5.30-7.00pm Junior Umpire Coaching NQ Initiative
HDNA Master Class Overview of the Community

Recommended for Club Umpiring Resource and
Liaison Officers and any potential implementation of
Umpire Coach/Mentor
a beginner/introductory
Umpire Program

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Dates Time / Venue Event Course Information
26 February 2015
7.00-9.00pm Umpire Tester NQ Initiative
7 March 2015 HDNA Master Class NQ Practical Umpire
Recommended for eligible Assessment form, best
14 March 2015 Umpire Testing Panel practice assessment skills
and techniques for Testing
16 March 2015 members
Panel members
09 March 2015
23 March 2015 8.30-10.30am Net Set Go Recommended for all Club
06 April 2015 HDNA Club Room Umpiring Rules trainee umpires, coaches,
27 April 2015
Discussion players and managers,
25 May 2015 participating in Net Set Go
22 June 2015
27 March 2015 10.00-10.30am Saturday Comp Umpires New information and
HDNA Bar Area Meeting Policies & Protocols for the
28 March 2015
Club Liaison Officers and season ahead will be
06 April 2015 all Saturday umpires who discussed
4 May 2015 are registered to umpire at
1 June 2015 HDNA in 2015 are required
7 September 2015
to attend this meeting

6.30-8.30pm Badge Competency Test Independent assessment by
Monday Night Comp HDNA Umpire Committee
for umpire readiness and
Senior Association Badge feedback prior to being
National C Badge tested

6.30-8.30pm Senior Umpire Coach Throughout the season,
HDNA Zac Dawes practical on court coaching
& mentoring will be offered
Monday Night Comp TBA to umpires on Monday night
during their game. Coaching
of umpires will be done on a

rotational basis, pending
coach availability

6.30-9.00pm Rules Discussion Rules discussion and
HDNA/SCNA Initiative interpretation clinic.
Clinic Umpires will be able to ask
questions and discuss
Deb Seiler on-court scenarios
National “A” Umpire

10.30am-12.30pm Badge Competency Test Independent assessment by
Saturday Junior Comp HDNA Umpire Committee
for umpire readiness and
Junior/Senior Association feedback prior to being
Badges tested

6.30-8.30pm Badge Testing Practical testing is available
HDNA Monday Night Comp on these dates, when the
National C and Senior required standards/KPI’s
Association Badges
has been reached by the

umpire for the badge level
being tested

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Dates Time / Venue Event Course Information
2 May 2015 10.30am-12.30pm Badge Testing
25 July 2015 Saturday Junior Comp Practical testing is available
15 August 2015 HDNA Junior/Senior Association on these dates, when the

Wednesday x 2 6.00-8.00pm Badges required standards has been
(Dates TBC) HDNA/SCNA Initiative reached by the umpire for
Rules Discussion
To be confirmed 6.00-10.00pm Workshop the badge level being tested
(Venue TBA)
21 November 2015 6.30-10.00pm Recommended for all This workshop will focus on
(Venue TBA) umpires a specific component of
umpiring or a major rule.
Representative Players &
Umpires Dinner Umpires will be able to ask
questions and discuss on-
Umpires Xmas Party
court scenarios

Further information to be
provided closer to the date

Further information to be
provided closer to the date

2015 Umpire Fee Structure - for HDNA Competition

National “A” Badge $27.00 per game
National “B” Badge $22.00 per game
National “C” Badge $17.00 per game
Senior Assoc. Badge $14.00 per game
Junior Assoc. Badge $12.00 per game
Non Badged Senior $12.00 per game
Non Badged Junior $ 9.00 per game
Carnival Days $100.00 per day

Payment schedule current as at 11/12/14

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Tips for Achieving Umpiring Excellence

1. Presentation

 Presentation is everything. Umpires should aim to look professional and neat at all times
 Dress code – as recommended by Netball QLD, all white preferably with shirt tucked in
 Has a positive attitude and friendly manner

2. Position

 Level with or just ahead of play
 Move around behind Goal Circle when ball is in the goal circle
 Position on the same side of the Goal line as the ball, in the Goal Circle
 Position on the Goal line so you can see through the players so you can make accurate and concise

decisions as soon as the infringement has occurred
 Show knowledge of re-positioning to ensure a clear view of play
 No umpire shall be on court except to take a toss-up or cut the corner

3. Timing

 Show good coverage (fitness) of the court the entire game
 Keep shoulders square to the court, except when running
 Move in relation to the movement of the ball

4. Vision

 Be able to look wide, look often, look early and look long

5. Control - Communication - Hand signals

 Demonstrate control of the game with basic umpires techniques
 Clear, loud whistle, short and sharp
 Firm, confident, friendly manner
 Use correct terminology at all times (don’t tell a story)
 Strong hand signals as soon as soon a goal is scored for centre pass
 Set penalties clearly, quickly and correctly
 Indicate direction of all centre passes
 Show good understanding of stoppage procedures

6. Decisions

 Rule Knowledge and interpretation is important at any level
 Penalise al minor infringements
 Penalise all obvious Obstruction

Penalise all obvious Contact
 Re-enact all penalties with hand signals
 Awareness of ‘throw ins’ being taken in the correct place and position to the line
 Demonstrate an awareness of the Advantage Rule and its application and apply this on all occasions where

Advantage Goal is scored.

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BE CONFIDENT, CONCENTRATE & BE CONSISTENT
All Umpires should practise using the correct terminology and hand signals so that their verbal and physical response
to infringements becomes automatic. Your voice should be loud enough so that ALL 14 players and your co-umpire
can hear your decision. These techniques will ensure a quick response from the players and allow the game to flow
with less “whistle” and umpire involvement.

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HDNA Competition
Match Protocols CHECKLIST

HDNA competition netball is governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association. All games are played
using the Official Netball Australia Rule Book. Please ensure the following protocols are adhered to.

Before the match

 Umpires must be in all white (no white shirt over club uniform preferable)
 Sign in at the umpire’s desk 15 minutes prior to the game
 Meet co-umpire, collect timer and move to your allocated court together
 Take your Umpires Tool Kit to the court:

 All white uniform
 Ring or Wrist Band for centre passes
 Whistle, finger grip + spare
 Loud, clear concise voice
 Strong and accurate hand signals
 Official Rule Book 2012
 Water bottle
 Hat / Sunscreen (if needed)
 Coaching & Mentoring Book
 Show a positive attitude and professional mannerism
 Have fun, and enjoy the experience!

 Hydrate before, during and after the game
 Decide what to call the teams – Club/Association name (not by colours)
 Ensure court and surrounding areas are safe
 Goal posts are padded full length
 Ball is correct size/weight
 Captains to toss as soon as possible (Captain’s responsibility to notify the umpires of result)
 1 Scorer from each team are standing together in the centre of the sideline
 Check players nails, no sharp adornment or item of jewellery (except a wedding band and/or medial

alert bracelet. If either or both are worn, each needs to be taped
 Check that all players who take part in the match have signed the score sheet prior to taking the court, if

time permits, otherwise all players to have signed by half time.

Whistle Protocols

The following whistle warnings are only blown if the teams are not on court after the 1 minute siren has sounded:

 30 second whistle = a whistle roll
 10 second whistle = more urgent
 Normal whistle for all decisions including goals scored

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Start of Play

 The umpire has the ring/band on the hand in which play is directed
 To start and end play, one arm straight in the air, a long sustained whistle roll

During Play

 Umpires must endeavor to keep up with the game. You are expected to run/ side step during the entire
match (walking is unacceptable) to ensure you are in the best possible position to make correct calls

 Implement umpire positioning and vision on court
 Work closely with co-umpire when ball is in their area of control, by positioning yourself along the side-

line, just beyond the transverse line
 Loud, clear, concise voice
 Setting of penalties to be accompanied by strong, accurate hand signals (re-enactment of what the

player did to infringe the rules), which team it is being awarded and which player if any, is being stood
out of play
 No injury time during normal games

Injury or Illness

Only through FINALS will injury time be added to the game. As per Rule 7.1 play may be stopped for injury or illness
(a) after a call for time by an on Court player ONLY or (b) in extreme circumstances, if the umpire considers that a
player who is injured / ill and is unable to call time and is in need of treatment. Should this situation occur the
following protocols should be followed:

 Hold time with arm held straight in the air, whistle blown
 Do not step on court
 Note where the ball is, without needing to pick it up and hold it
 Walk away immediately from the injury area and position yourself near the transverse line to provide

adequate visual court coverage
 Ensure that the injured/ill player is receiving treatment/attention or the game is to recommence
 Ensure that the injured/ill player is involved in the substitutions or team changes, if any are made, by

that team

Blood Policy

 An umpire is required to hold time when a player who is bleeding is noticed or an on Court player has indicated
the presence of blood. The wound must be adequately covered before the player is allowed back on court and
play re-commences.

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Intervals
 Meet with co-umpire at centre circle and verify next centre pass
 Both umpires to move to the sideline and stand together in a neutral area, away from teams

Match Ending

 Allow player to take a penalty pass/shot if it is awarded in the goal circle before the siren has sounded
 Blow long whistle roll immediately the hooter sounds for ‘time’
 Hold arm straight up in the air
 Firm, friendly hand shake with co-umpire
 Both umpires to sign score sheet

Self Reflection

Learn to use constructive criticism well. Honest self-evaluation will assist you in analysing your own performance. Only
then will you be able to take the steps necessary for improvement.

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HDNA Competition
FINAL Series Protocols

HDNA competition netball is governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association. All games are played
using the Official Netball Australia Rule Book. Please read the following carefully, you need to ensure your team
officials, players and spectators understand the respective HDNA Code of Conduct. No breach of the Constitution,
By-Laws or Codes of Conduct will be tolerated.

Before the match

 All white uniform
 Sign in at the umpire’s desk 15 minutes prior to the game
 Meet HDNA Umpires Convenor in club room for FINALS briefing
 Meet co-umpire and together collect score board (Saturday Coordinator will have checked all signatures)

and timer and move to your allocated court with your fellow umpire
 Take your Umpires Tool Kit to the court

Start of Play

 At the start of play when both teams have taken the court, the umpire on the opposite side of the court
moves to the centre circle passing the ball to the Centre player of the team who won the toss and
proceeds to jog backwards to their sideline ready for the start of play

Scorers
 All teams must supply a competent scorer
 Scorers are to stand/sit TOGETHER in the centre of the courts on the sideline opposite to the
spectators
 Scorers to have a stopwatch and timer to keep time for any stoppages notified by the umpire

REMINDER – Team Officials or bench players MAY COACH while play is in progress provided that they
remain seated or stand at their Team Bench. Coaching is also allowed during intervals (refer Rules 2.1 and
2.2 in Official Rule Book). Coaches ARE NOT permitted to walk up and down the sideline coaching during
the game.

Stoppages (including Injury Time)

As per Rule 7. Only through FINALS will there be injury time – you must time this and add it onto the end of each
quarter. If you do have injury time, you will then need to time your quarters separately to the central time, if more
than one minute of injury time is used.

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The first stoppage for each team in each quarter or half shall be up to 2 minutes. The Timekeeper should advise
the umpires when 1min 30sec of time has elapsed for the first stoppage for each team in each quarter. For each
subsequent stoppage for each team, the player must leave the court and has 30sec to do so. Both teams may
make substitutions and/or team changes. The player injured however, must be involved in the team’s substitutions
and/or team changes (refer Rule 6.1.1). Only Primary Care Person/s permitted on court to treat an injured or ill
player, no other Team Official (including Coach) permitted on court.

Spectators

Please be aware and ensure spectators are behind the designated lines for the duration of the game. Spectators
are not to approach SCORERS or UMPIRES for the duration of the game.

Drawn Game (12 minute quarters)

In the event of a draw at full time, teams are to remain on court in the same positions and play an extra 5 minutes
each way, with a 1 minute interval at half time. Both teams may make team changes or substitutions during this 1
minute interval. The timekeeper will need to position themselves close to the umpire and time this period. If at the
end of extra time it is still a draw, the game continues without an interval until one team has a 2 goal advantage –
and declared the winner. Scorers must immediately advise the umpires when this occurs.

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2015 Umpire Training & Development Programs

Hinterland District Netball Association
“Basic Introduction to Junior Umpiring” Course

Goal
The aim of this course is to give players and prospective umpires an understanding of an umpire’s role, an
umpire’s duties, a good understanding of basic netball rules and some practical on court umpiring experience.

Objective
The object of this beginner’s course is to interest the participants in umpiring. Through participation, role playing
and practical examples, each component will have an element of FUN!

Target Audience
Open to anyone interested in learning the fundamental basics of umpiring from the grass roots level.

 Duration:
4 hours

 Timing:
Refer to 2015 Umpire Calendar of Events

 Presenter:
Kimberley Seymour / Jo Dawes

 Components:
Theory and Practical Experience

Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:

 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the general rules of the game i.e. held ball, offside, breaking,
replayed ball, throw-in, over a third, short pass, stepping

 Blow whistle loud enough for players to hear and stop
 Signal C Passes and attempt to keep them in correct order
 Have a clear voice and use correct terminology
 Demonstrate an understanding of hand signals
 Identify footwork infringements
 Demonstrate an awareness of obstruction and contact infringements
 Attempt to keep up with play and show basic knowledge of positioning

Certificate
A Certificate of Participation will be rewarded to all participants who complete the course.

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“Umpire Coaching & Mentoring” Program

Information for Trainee Umpires

HDNA’s “Umpire Coaching & Mentoring” Program has been designed to assist new and existing learner umpires
gain the necessary basic skills, rules knowledge and practical experience required to be a competent umpire.

Umpires are encouraged to join the program at the beginning of the year to get the full benefit of coaching
during the competition season. Please contact your Clubs Umpire Liaison Officer for registering for this
program.

Practice starts at training

An umpire’s first effort at umpiring should be at club level during team/rep training sessions. This will allow new
umpires the opportunity to gain confidence in a controlled and safe environment, where clubs are able to support
and guide you. Once an umpire can demonstrate a basic understanding of the rules, can blow the whistle for
minor infringements and set penalties, you should be ready to try a junior competition game on Saturday’s.

Important Pre-requisites

 Minimum 13 years of age as at 31st December of the year of play
 Completed AANA Section 1 Theory Exam Online Pass Mark = 70%
 Completed HDNA Personal Information Form
 Have current QLD Netball Membership
 All learner Umpires must wear a ‘Learner’ bib whilst umpiring games - available at the HDNA office

Umpire Coach

 At the beginning of the season you will be assigned an Umpire Coach from your club or our Association
who will be with you on your court each week (pending availability)

 The Umpire Coach will not use a whistle and will not interfere with your umpiring, but rather be there to
support and protect you whilst you gain confident in umpiring

 An Umpire Coach’s role is to:

 To teach and educate you about umpiring
 To support and protect you whilst you gain confidence in umpiring
 Constructive feedback on your performance
 To teach and advise you regarding BASIC rules of the game, focusing on 1-2 areas each week
 To clarify any areas of concern you have
 To fill in your Coaching & Mentoring book, setting goals for you to work on the following week

Achievement Checklist

 A Coaching & Mentoring book will be provided to you at the beginning of your training program
 This book is a checklist of your progress covering all aspects of umpiring
 This book is to be carried with you at all times whilst umpiring for coaching notes and feedback
 Length of program is determined by your individual skill & ability level as an umpire

HDNA Expectations

 No-one expects you to know everything about practical umpiring at this stage. Remember we are all
human and we all make mistakes! The goal is to work hard to reduce the number of mistakes you make
and learn from these mistakes.

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HDNA Expectations cont.

 Do not try to accomplish too much too soon
 Laugh at yourself, laugh with your fellow umpires, talk together
 Mistakes happen and we encourage you to see them as part of the learning process
 Take pride in your umpiring and have FUN!

When can I be tested for my badge?

Learner Umpires - once you have completed HDNA’s Coaching & Mentoring Program, you will be ready to
progress to the ‘Consolidation’ phase and umpire independently (with support from an Umpire Coach) providing
you have achieved the following criteria confidently, which will be determined by your Umpire Coach:

 LOUD voice and whistle
 Correct centre pass calls (using your wristband)
 Awareness of footwork rules
 Uses hand signals all the time
 Able to recognise all obvious Contact and Obstruction
 Move with the ball so you can see it and players
 Appear confident (even if you are not!)
 Ignore comments from spectators, players and coaches – they are all bias!

Competency Test - each umpire will be required to participate in a ‘Badge Competency Test’ prior to being
tested for their actual badge to determine ‘readiness’. This competency test allows umpires the opportunity to
receive further coaching and training (if required) on specific areas of umpiring, before moving to the final testing
phase.

Badge Test – umpires are expected to be competent in most of the performance criteria as detailed in the KPI’s
(Key Performance Indicators) and badge guidelines. See further details within this manual.

Current Umpires – HDNA is very fortunate to have a number of Junior/Senior Association badged umpires and
National badged umpires whom have been umpiring with our Association for quite sometime. Our Association
supports and encourages these umpires to progress to the ‘Badge Testing’ phase. Dates for testing are available
as per the “2015 Umpiring Calendar of Events” on our website. Please see the HDNA Umpires Convenor to
arrange the necessary paperwork and testing on one of these allocated dates.

Pathway Summary - umpiring with an Umpire Coach
- umpire independently with support from an Umpire Coach
 Learner Umpire - Independent assessment by Badge Umpires for readiness and feedback
 Consolidation - aim to achieve your Junior Association Badge approx.12 months from
 Competency Test
 Badge Test starting as a new trainee umpire
- aim to achieve your National “C” Badge approx.12 months from receiving

your Junior Association Badge

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HDNA Umpires’ “Pathway to Success”

National A
Badge

National B
Badge

National C
Badge

Junior Senior
Association Badge Association Badge

Learner Umpire
(Entry Level)

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2015 Umpire Accreditation Pathway & Development Programs

Junior Association Badge
To nurture, develop and prepare all umpires for national level badges, our Junior/Senior Association Badge is a stepping
stone for umpires on their pathway to success.

Junior Association Umpiring Badge

Min Competition/Events Pre- Development Serviced Umpire Coach Testing
Badge Pathway Requisites Programs
Level By Support

N/A Association/club AANA Basic Introduction to HDNA HDNA Coaching Practical Test
games Section 1 Junior Umpiring HDNA & Mentoring Local Game
On-line Theory Course Program (4 x 12minute
Exam quarters)
Pass 60% Association Association/Club
Workshops/coaching/ Umpire Coaches
Umpiring at clinics
appropriate
level for min
1 year

Senior Association Badge

Senior Association Umpiring Badge

Min Competition/Events Pre-Requisites Development Serviced Umpire Coach Testing
Badge Pathway Programs By Support
Level

N/A Association/club AANA Association HDNA HDNA Coaching Practical Test
games Section 1 Programs and HDNA & Mentoring Local Game
On-line Theory initiatives NQ Program (4 x 12minute
Exam NQ quarters)
Pass 70% Association Association/Club
Workshops/coaching/ Umpire Coaches
Level 1 clinics
Online Umpires
Course NQ Programs,
initiatives & coaching
Umpiring
at appropriate Umpire Master
level for min Classes
1 year

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National “C” and National “B” Umpire Accreditation Pathway in line with Netball Australia.
Umpires must have a minimum National “C” badge before attending the below competition/events.

National “C” Badge

Min Competition/Events Pre- Development Serviced Umpire Coach Testing
Badge Pathway Requisites Programs By Support
Level

N/A Association/club AANA Association HDNA HDNA Coaching Practical Test
& Mentoring Local Game
games Section 1 Programs and Program (4 x12minute
or
Rep carnivals On-line initiatives Association/Club 4 x10 minute
Umpire Coaches quarters)
NQ State Events - Theory Exam

Pass 70% Association HDNA

* Age Championships Workshops/coaching/

* Challenge Carnival Level 1 clinics

* Country Carnival Online

* MFN Challenge Umpires NQ Programs, NQ

* Vicki Wilson Cup Course initiatives & coaching

* Mission Primary

Schools Cup Umpire Master NQ

* State League Classes

National “B” Badge

National “B” Badge

Min Competition/Events Pre- Development Serviced Umpire Coach Testing
Badge Pathway Requisites Programs By Support
Level

C Association/club C Badge Association HDNA HDNA Coaching Practical Test

games Programs and & Mentoring Local Game

Rep carnivals AANA initiatives Program (4 x15minute

NQ State Events - Section 1 quarters)

On-line Association HDNA Association/Club

* Age Championships Theory Exam Workshops/coaching/ Umpire Coaches

* Challenge Carnival Pass 80% clinics

* Country Carnival

* MFN Challenge Level 1 NQ Programs, NQ

* Vicki Wilson Cup Online initiatives & coaching

* Mission Primary Umpires

Schools Cup Course Umpire Master NQ

* State League Classes

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Umpire Badge Testing

Throughout 2015, HDNA will conduct a number of ‘Umpire Badge Testing’ days for those emerging umpires wishing
to achieve the next badge level. Each umpire will be required to first participate in a ‘Badge Competency Test’.
Each umpire will receive an independent assessment by a member/s of the HDNA Umpire Committee, for umpire
readiness and performance feedback prior to being tested for their badge.

Once the umpire has demonstrated that the required standards or KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) has been
reached, the Club Umpire Liaison Officer can then submit a nomination form to the HDNA Umpires Convenor for
the umpire to be tested for their badge. Please refer to the 2015 Umpiring Calendar of Events for the dates/times
badge testing will take place this year.

Senior Umpires wishing to advance to a National “B” Badge will have the opportunity to umpire Division 1 games
at Emmanuel College on selected Tuesday and/or Thursday nights throughout the 2015 season for “B” Badge
development. This partnership initiative between HDNA and SCNA (Southport Carrara Netball Association), will
give emerging umpires the advantage of receiving high performance coaching and feedback prior to being tested
for their badge. Testing for National “B” Badge will be held at Emmanuel College on a Tuesday night once the
umpire is deemed ‘ready’. Please see HDNA Umpires Convenor for further information and dates this will occur.

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Key Performance Indicators – National “B” Badge

 Pre-requisites
o Level 1 Umpire Education Course
o A pass of 80% or more in the AANA Section I Theory Examination (current for 6 years)

 Pre-Match Responsibilities
o Before the start of play check that the court, its surrounds, goalposts and the ball conform to the Rules
and;
o Off the Court - inspect players for uniforms, jewellery, adornments and the correct length of fingernails

 Voice
o Firm and decisive, generally heard easily

 Manner
o Confident and pleasant

 Whistle
o Crisp and clear

 Dress
o Umpires shall wear clothes distinct from those of the players and preferably white or cream in colour.
Suitable shoes shall be worn

 Fitness
o Has good coverage of the court for the entire game

 Positioning
o At least level with, if not just ahead of, the ball
o Good positioning and quick re-positioning when play switches is most important at this level
o Moving to get a better view is essential
o No umpire shall be on court except to take a toss up

 Control
o Use of the correct terms which assists the players and keeps the game flowing. Incorrect terms confuse
the players and the umpire.

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 Control
o Efficiency in procedures and control of general infringements are expected.
o Sound rule interpretations and an element of common sense in the application of the same must be
shown.

 Terminology
o Use of correct terminology for penalties.

 Decisions
Consistency is important at any level and especially under pressure.
o An immediate and continued display of:
 where to look;
 when to look; and
 what to look for

o At ‘B’ level the candidate is expected to show some ability to penalise infringements ahead of play and
either acknowledge or penalise infringements behind play, whichever is the most appropriate action.

o The Advantage Rule must be correctly applied so that play may be allowed to flow without the candidate
losing control.

o Use signals as per the Rule Book

o Candidates must show the beginnings of understanding between applying the rule and showing that
they can understand the rule and apply it with a degree of common sense and feeling for the situation

Obstruction
o A candidate at this level will be expected to show a sound proficiency in the recognition and application

of this infringement and rule.

Contact
o At this level a candidate is expected to show a more comprehensive knowledge and application of this

infringement and the rule than would be expected of a ‘C’ Badge umpire.
o Candidates will show a level of co-operation and teamwork with their co-umpires when and where

applicable, particularly in borderline areas of control.
o Candidates will be unaffected by external influences e.g. spectators.
o It is expected there will be an understanding of "fair contest" between two players i.e. legal or illegal

body movements of two players.

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Key Performance Indicators – National “C” Badge

This is an entry level badge where the two major elements of control and basic decisions must be clearly
evident.
 Pre-requisites
o Level 1 Umpire Education Course
o A pass of 70% or more in the AANA Section I Theory Examination (Current for 6 years)

 Match Responsibilities
o Before the start of play check that the court, its surrounds, goalposts and the ball conform to the Rules
and;
o Off the Court - inspect players for uniforms, jewellery, adornments and the correct length of fingernails.

 Voice
o Firm and decisive, generally heard easily.

 Manner
o Confident and pleasant.

 Whistle
o Crisp and clear.

 Dress
o Umpires shall wear clothes distinct from those of the players and preferably white or cream in colour.

 Fitness
o Has good coverage of the court for the entire game.

 Positioning
o Level with or just a little ahead of play and following around behind the goal circle although not always in the
best possible position.
o Show knowledge of re-positioning to ensure a clear view of play.
o No umpire shall be on court except to take a Toss Up.

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 Control
o A candidate being tested at this level must be able to demonstrate that they are in control of the game before
they can umpire effectively. Therefore, the basic umpiring techniques of good positioning; clear, crisp whistle
blowing; firm, confident manner and audible calls need to be displayed.
o As umpires progress in standard at this level, these umpiring techniques will be supported by sound basic
decisions which compliment the standard of the game.

 Terminology
o Should be using correct terminology.

 Decisions
Consistency is important at any level. An umpire worthy of a ‘C’ Badge should be able to:
o recognise stepping in all its forms.
o display a range of knowledge of the other minor rules such as ‘Held Ball’, ‘Offside’, ‘Over a Third’ etc.
o conduct a Toss Up, if applicable, in accordance with the Rule Book.
o penalise all obvious Obstruction.
o penalise all obvious Contact, certainly the clear examples of those listed in the Rule Book.
o demonstrate an awareness of the Advantage Rule and its application and apply this on all occasions where
Advantage Goal is scored.
o call each Centre Pass. Error or doubt can be forgiven, provided the umpire checks with the scorer and
appropriate instructions are given to scorers and timekeepers.
o call and indicate when the Throw In is to be taken and show awareness of possible infringements on court
and at the Throw In.
o demonstrate good knowledge of general rules together with reasonable consistency of their interpretation.
o show understanding of hand signals.

This is a beginner badge ONLY. Testers should not expect a perfect display.

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Junior Associational Badge

Competency Checklist

Key Performance Indicators for Junior Umpires:
Pre-requisites

 AANA On-line Level 1 Exam pass mark of 60% or more AND
 Completed the HDNA “Basic Introduction to Junior Umpiring” Course
 AANA Level 1 Online Umpires Course (optional)

Test Game
A junior game deemed appropriate by the HDNA Umpire Committee, for the umpire to meet the requirements of
this award.

Umpires should exhibit competency in the following areas in order to receive a Junior
Association Badge.

 Is neatly presented in all whites
 Is aware of Match Protocols before game commences
 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the general rules of netball
 Attempt to show correct hand signals
 Signal C passes and attempt to keep them in correct order
 Have a clear voice and attempt correct terminology
 Be able to indicate the throw in
 Blow whistle loud enough for players to hear and stop
 Identify footwork infringements
 Be able to recognise Contact and Obstruction
 Be able to control a Toss Up (if required)
 Show the beginnings of understanding movement and positioning on court

This is a learner badge ONLY. Testers should not expect a perfect display.

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Senior Associational Badge

Competency Checklist

Key Performance Indicators for Senior Umpires:

Pre-requisites
 AANA On-line Level 1 Exam pass mark of 70% or more AND
 AANA Level 1 Online Umpires Course

Test Game
A senior game deemed appropriate by the HDNA Umpire Committee, for the umpire to meet the requirements of
this award.

Umpires should exhibit competency in the following areas in order to receive a Senior
Association Badge.

 Is neatly presented in all whites
 Runs through Match Protocols Checklist before game commences
 Have firm but pleasant control of the game
 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the general rules of netball
 Have a voice and whistle which are clear and sharp
 Show correct strong hand signals
 Signal C passes and keeps them in correct order
 Mostly uses correct terminology of major/minor infringements
 Penalise footwork infringements
 Penalise obvious Obstruction and Contact consistently
 Has fair to good coverage of the court for the full game
 Attempt to keep up with play and show basic knowledge of positioning and movement
 Call and indicate where the thrown-in is to be taken

This is a beginner badge ONLY. Testers should not expect a perfect display.

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Resources:

2015 Umpire Development Plan
Please refer to the Netball QLD website for a copy of the 2015 Umpire Development Plan:
www.qldnetball.com.au
AANA Section 1 Theory Exam
To access the above online umpires courses visit the Netball Australia website:
http://netball.com.au/get-involved/e-learning-centre/
AANA Level One Online Umpires Course
To access the above online umpires courses visit the Netball QLD website:
http://qld.netball.com.au/get-involved-2/umpires/
AANA Umpire Fitness Program
For further information visit the Netball QLD website:
http://qld.netball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/09/Phase-1-Intermediate.pdf
Hinterland District Netball Association website
www.hdnetnall.org.au