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Umpire Resources

Rules of Netball

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The Rules remain at all times the property of World Netball and copies of the Rules downloaded via the link above are strictly not for sale or re-print.​​​​​​​ To purchase, visit Netball NZ online shop​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Starting Out Umpiring Netball

Netball New Zealand 's 19-page resource covering the introductory basics such as:

  • Where do I start
  • Reading the game
  • Scoring
  • Dual control
  • Protocols
  • Time to start the game
  • Substitution & team changes
  • Summary of sanctions
  • Out of court
  • Similtaneous or mutual infringements
  • Playing the ball
  • Hand Signals

Learning to Umpire - free online module

Netball New Zealands' Learning to Umpire Module for New Umpires and Player Umpires replaces the Netball New Zealand Centre Theory test. Completing this module is the first step towards the Centre Umpire Award.

It helps understand the rules of netball as well as some practical techniques to enhance umpiring.​​​​​​​

Click image & sign-up/enrol for free to access online module.

Learn more about how to sign-up and enrol for this module via guide below.

Netball NZ Online Learning - How to Guide

This guide covers how to navigate the Learning to Umpire free online module for new and player umpires online module via Netball New Zealand's online learning portal named Sport Tutor.

Sport Tutor is designed for everyone involved in Netball including coaches, umpires, volunteers, and players.  Explore training in leadership, injury prevention, performance enhancement, coaching tools/tips for all age groups, umpiring and more.  Access webinars, face to face learning, interactive modules and videos to gain new knowledge or refresh your skill set. It’s a place to keep track of your own learning journey and qualifications.

Scorecard Template

Mock up of traditional scorecard used prior to Sporty app.
​​​​​​​Helpful training tool for new umpires familiarising themselves with scoring odds & evens.

Click image to download editable spreadsheet.

UmpireSmart warm-up & at-home fitness

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Warming up before umpiring netball prepares the body and mind for the upcoming activity. Netball umpiring requires a high degree of physical capability to cope with the unique umpiring movement patterns. Complete this warm up to ensure you are well prepared to umpire. Includes key exercises to do at home to help prepare for umpiring.

This UmpireSmart resource has 2 prescribed levels based on your current fitness level, available time &motivation. How relatable!

  • Level 1 = minimum training movements you should be doing as a community umpire
  • Level 2 = if fitter & motivated to increase your umpiringability, give this a go!

Each programme aims to improve your fitness, movement capability + decrease injury risk PLUS offers variety - circuits, interval running/cycling, core & stability. At least 30 minutes per day for best gains.

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Two 15 minute umpire-specific HITT workouts in support of at-home umpire fitness thanks to England Netball

Theory Exams

Free Learning to Umpire Online Module

Refer to Past Exams 

Umpire Fitness Testing

Umpire Essentials

$6.50

$35