UMPIRE & BENCH OFFICIAL 

Umpires and Bench Officials have an important role to play, and being an Umpire or Bench Official provides you with much more than just the ability to officiate the rules of the game.

Umpire 

1. Must be a registered member of Netball WA
2. Obtain a copy and study the Official Rules of Netball book
3. Sit the Rules of Netball Theory Exam
4. Complete the Foundation Umpiring Course
5. Contact your local Club/Association for Umpire Coaching and Badging
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The State Umpire Performance Program provides elite pathway umpires with access to WA’s premier netball competition, the Gold Industry Group (GIG) West Australian Netball League (WANL) and focuses on their individual growth and progression through the Netball Australia and Netball WA umpire pathways. Opportunities to receive education, high performance coaching, skill development and performance umpiring opportunities are offered within the program. 
The State Umpire Performance Program focuses on building a safe, supportive and professional ‘team’ culture while inspiring umpires to fulfil their potential and fostering a mindset of being role models within the greater netball umpiring community.
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The Fever in Time Program supports the development of identified umpires and provides opportunities to experience a higher level of umpiring education, umpire coaching and match-play and assist umpires on their journey through the Netball WA Umpiring Pathway.
The Program will be focused on the individual growth of developing umpires and fostering a mindset of being leaders within the netball umpiring community.

The program will run from August to October culminating with all athletes and umpires competing at State Cup.  

State Cup is Netball WA’s premier pathway development competition and is a viewing platform for Gold Industry Group WANL clubs and the State Umpire Performance Program.
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Bench Official 

1. Obtain a copy and study the Official Rules of Netball book
2. Sit the Rules of Netball Theory Exam
3. Read the Netball Australia's (NA) Bench Officials Accreditation Framework and the NA Bench Officials Manual
4. Complete the Bench Officials Education Course
5. Contact Netball WA for information on information regarding competitions and bench official opportunities.
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Start or continue your Bench Official journey.
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Upcoming Umpiring Courses Events

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Umpiring Courses

C Badge Workshop

Education Workshop

Calendar Calendar Mon 23 Jun, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Location Location Zoom
Mon 23 Jun, 6.00pm - 7.00pm , Zoom
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30
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B Badge Umpire Workshop

Education Workshop

Calendar Calendar Mon 30 Jun, 5.00pm - 6.00pm
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THU
10
JUL
Umpiring Courses

Game Management

Education Workshop

Calendar Calendar Thu 10 Jul, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Location Location Thornlie Park Centre
Thu 10 Jul, 6.00pm - 7.00pm , Thornlie Park Centre
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19
JUL
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Umpire Coach Workshop

South Midlands

Calendar Calendar Sat 19 Jul, 7.30am - 8.30am
Location Location Muchea Recreation Centre
Sat 19 Jul, 7.30am - 8.30am , Muchea Recreation Centre
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