Netball Victoria

Umpire Education

Umpire Education

The education of umpires is critical to the continued success and growth of the game of Netball.
Umpires who are willing to learn and become educated in the Official Rules of Netball will find greater enjoyment and satisfaction in their role.

Netball Victoria currently managers umpire education programs which are aimed to service all levels of umpiring from beginners through to the National level.

Introduction to Umpiring Workshop

The Introduction to Umpiring Workshop caters for anyone who is interested in becoming an umpire and for players and coaches who want to cover basic rules, positioning and areas of control. It is a great course to attend prior to undertaking practical umpiring. In 2013 these workshops will be conducted by your local netball associations. For dates and costs for this workshop contact your local association.

Download an Introduction to Umpiring Resource Order Form here.

Section 1 Thoery Exam:

Prequesite for a C Badge and a Development Coaching accreditation.

The Section 1 Theory Exam is a free online exam that takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Click Here to complete the online exam.

Level 1 Umpiring Course:
The Level 1 is a prerequisite for "C" grade testing;
Current financial Netball Victoria membership is required for attendance at this course and to receive the accreditation.

Associations can apply to host a Level 1 Umpiring course between February and November at their local association.

Click Here to download an application form to host a Level 1 course at your Association.

Click Here to view the Umpiring Calendar to see upcoming courses in your region.

PLEASE NOTE: From approximately April 2013 the Level 1 Umpire Course will become wholly online.

The Level 1 course is nationally accredited and is open to all, from beginners to those who are currently umpiring and aiming to be tested for their C badge. You should wear comfortable, loose clothing and runners; bring your whistle and Official Rules of Netball with you.

Length: 4 hours
Cost: $45.00
Requirements: Current Netball Victoria membership.
Preferred: Current Section 1 Theory exam mark of 70% and above.
Course Material Provided: Certificate & Netball Victoria resource material.


Level 2 Umpiring Course:
The Level 2 course is a prerequisite for "A" and "AA" testing and endorsement (along with attendance at the “Rules in Action” session);

Current financial Netball Victoria membership is required for attendance at this course and to receive accreditation.

The Level 2 course is nationally accredited and is open to "B" and “A” badged umpires currently umpiring and working towards achieving their A or AA badge. The course is a practical course with a theory and match assessment component. You should wear comfortable loose clothing and runners; bring your whistle and Official Rules of Netball with you.

Length: 6 hours (5 hours Course, 1 hour practical umpiring)
Cost: $60.00
Requirements: Current Section 1 Theory mark;
Current Netball Victoria member.
Course Material Provided: Manual, certificate & Netball Victoria resource material.

“Rules in Action” Session:

The Rules in Action is a look at the game from the first Centre Pass to the end of the game, presented from the point of view of the skills of the game and how the rules embrace those skills.
The Rules in Action is nationally accredited and is open to all badged umpires, the session is not suited to unbadged or beginner umpires. The session is a prerequisite for "A" and "AA" testing.

Length: 4 hours (2 x 2hr or 1 x 4hr session/s)
Cost: $25.00
Requirements: Current Section 1 Theory mark;
Must be a current Netball Victoria member.
Course Material Provided: Certificate.