Becoming an umpire

Who can umpire?
Anyone aged 14 or older with an understanding of the rules and a passionate for the game.


What’s involved?
When beginning your umpiring journey with St Gerards Netball at ERNA, you must undertake a UDP course which spans across a 6-week period. Prior to the 6-week period, umpires must sit the Netball NSW umpire accreditation exam. You must score 70% or above to be eligible for the UDP program.


What’s next?
Go to MyNetball account to sit the Rules of Netball Theory Examination & Foundation Umpire Course.

MyNetball account can be accessed here my.netball.com.au
Rules of Netball can be accessed here netball.sport/game/the-rules-of-netball

Umpiring Resources

Here are some useful links from netball NSW to help you on your journey. Whether that is as a coach or player to understand the game more, or on your journey as an umpire with St Gerards Netball Club.

https://nsw.netball.com.au/umpire-resources

Mentoring Programme

Every new umpires journey starts under the mentoring of an experienced umpire.

If you would like to be part of this rewarding experience and watching a developing umpire grow and receive their badging, please contact us on the link below:

I’d like to be a mentor